The top floor of Ned’s Club Washington D.C. serves sushi and scenic views. | Ned’s Club/rendering The Soho House sibling taps top talent from the Bazaar and Silver Lyan to lead the ambitious venture Ned’s Club Washington D.C., the anticipated private club opening across from the White House this winter, just recruited a pair of powerhouses to lead its symphony of fancy food and beverage outlets inside. Newly named executive chef David Testa, who most recently led the kitchen at downtown’s essential Spanish showpiece The Bazaar by José Andrés, will spearhead three separate restaurants inside Ned’s. And renowned mixologist Vlad Novikov, who was just general manager at the Riggs hotel’s award-winning cocktail den Silver Lyan, will lead its two bars. Ned’s Club, birthed in 2017 by a pair of Soho House bigwigs as “a space for the discerning” in London, went on to expand to NYC and Qatar’s capital of Doha in 2022. The fourth edition in D.C. is its first club-only location that caters exclusively to members, who will soon mix and mingle on the top three floors of the same Art Deco-era building that once housed iconic institutions Riggs Bank and American Security and Trust Company (734 15th Street NW). Opening all at once with the club in early 2025, each recently finalized dining destination showcases a distinct cuisine that calls for Italian (Gallery), American (Founders Dining Room), and pan-Asian (Kaia). Its new head chef just had a whirlwind week: Right after Testa’s final day at Bazaar last Thursday, he jumped on a cross-continental flight that night to check into the original Ned’s Club in London. “It was an amazing experience — I got to see the property itself and look into the Ned and its history,” he told Eater by phone on Monday while still in London. Situated in London’s former Midland Bank headquarters, Ned’s Club gets its name from the building’s 1920s-era designer Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens. The space includes a private members’ club, events floor, and 250 bedrooms. During his four-day visit, he ate and drank his way through its whopping 17 bars and 10 restaurants. One of them is sushi-centric Kaia, which is making its way to the top of D.C.’s Ned. The across-the-pond import will sit 12 stories in the sky and sport monumental vistas of President’s Park, the 82-acre landscaped grounds that call the White House and the U.S. Treasury building home. Here’s a closer look at each outlet: Kaia: This rooftop izakaya with an intimate cocktail bar will serve members grilled meats, tataki, sushi, and maki rolls. At the original Kaia in London, there’s also fried chicken bao, pork gyoza, teriyaki salmon, and grilled pork belly. The Gallery: This all-day dining destination that spills into a sun-drenched conservatory centers around Italian-American fare. Expect an elegant setting full of plush velvet banquettes, marble-topped tables, and a commissioned mural. Founders Dining Room: This classic American grill promises “premium grade meats, locally sourced seafood and an extensive wine list,” per a release. The Library: This leisurely workspace by day transitions at night into a lively, full-service cocktail and Champagne bar. The cozy lair comes outfitted with vintage mantels, a fireplace, and decorative drapes. Ned’s Club/rendering The Library bar’s striped wallpaper speaks to the White House days under the Obama administration. All outlets will operate daily from breakfast to late, and membership perks include “live music, exclusive programming, and intimate networking opportunities,” per a release. Testa is no stranger to manning multiple restaurants at once. During his tenure at Neighborhood Restaurant Group, he oversaw operations of its DMV-wide portfolio that includes Bluejacket, Rustico, the Sovereign, and Caruso’s Grocery — D.C.’s essential Italian hot spot that helped put chef Matt Adler on the map. With all of Ned’s restaurants coming online at once, he admits it’s “going to be an intense opening.” At his most recent workplace inside the Waldorf-Astoria, Testa threw lavish events and bounced around multiple kitchens to send out avant-garde tapas like cotton candy foie gras and tacos topped with ibérico ham, gold leaf, and caviar. Working under celebrity chef José Andrés was a “incredible experience,” he says, adding his replacement is currently being scouted out. The 15-year hospitality vet says a simple nudge on LinkedIn directed him to the top culinary position at the Ned. “It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to open [Ned’s] in our city,” he says. The Ned’s new beverage head also brings major hospitality credentials to the table. Prior to executing complex drinks in the depths of the Riggs at Silver Lyan, Novikov was director of cocktails and culture at Chicago’s glitzy Peninsula hotel. Ned’s Club/rendering Soho House Design and Stonehill Taylor put together a Roaring-’20s look full of custom mosaic flooring and lots of golds, blues, and greens. Apply for a D.C. membership here. While fees remain under wraps, the Ned NoMad reportedly opened with a $5,000-annual membership fee (plus an $1,500 initiation charge) and immediately attracted A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Rihanna. The under-30 set and existing Soho House members get a discounted rate. Ned’s Club comes from Soho House founder Nick Jones and billionaire investor Ron Burkle, whose public company Soho House & Co Inc. oversees both global brands. Members across New York, London, and Doha can access all of Ned’s Clubs globally until the end of 2025. Ned’s Club/rendering Ned’s Club Washington D.C. sits atop the 12-story Walker Building and an old bank.