CommonWealth is anything but common fare

Having mastered New England clam-shack fare with her ever-popular Hank’s Oyster Bars in Dupont Circle and Old Town Alexandria, chef Jamie Leeds this summer left the “New” off of her latest venture, which focuses, of all things, on the cuisine and culture of England.

With CommonWealth, Leeds says she wants to “dispel the myth that British food is bad, as the U.K. is focused on revamping their dining image, too.” (Hey, if D.C. can do it, why not Britain?)