Zaytinya

Zaytinya us a trendy, fun, Mediterranean mezzes (small dishes – like tapas) restaurant. Great service and the price is fairly decent ranging from $7-11 a plate. Plan to order 5 - 6 plates per couple. Mostly serve Greek and other Mediterranean wines along with trendy overpriced cocktails that use Turkish fruits like apricot, pear, and pomegranate. They also have a patio for summer dining. I have sat inside, in various sections of the large restaurant; each decorated with modern contemporary décor as well as outside on the patio. Even the bathrooms are modern with “floating” faucets and extra private toilet stalls. Closest Metro is Gallery Place.

Zaytinya Hosts its Sixth Annual Greek Easter Festival

*Sponsored Post
José Andrés and his team at award-winning mezze restaurant Zaytinya, led by Head Chef Michael Costa, commemorate this event with a two-week festival, which runs from April 20 - May 3, 2014.  The festival will feature celebratory food, cocktails, music and special events. Head Chef Michael Costa will create an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes rich with flavors and ingredients reminiscent of springtime in Greece. The festival kicks off with Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th and culminates on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM with Agorá, a traditional Greek outdoor market event. The market will feature unique Greek artisanal products, wines, and much more. Live music, Spartan warriors, and complimentary loukamades help make for a very festive afternoon. Admission to Agora is free to the public.

Zaytinya Hosts its Third Annual Grape Festival

*Sponsored Post
It’s that time of year to celebrate the harvest season of the most iconic fruit, the grape. José Andrés and his team at award-winning mezze restaurant Zaytinya, led by Head Chef Michael Costa, commemorate this event with a two-week festival, which runs from September 22 – October 5, 2013. This is third consecutive year that Zaytinya is raising glasses to the most cherished fruit of Mediterranean cuisine with many variations of this respected harvest through wine tasting events, dinners, a grape-inspired menu and a handcrafted specialty cocktail.

Reader Question: Christmas Dining in DC

The Holiday Season has seriously crept up on me and I haven't had time to prepare a full list of the DC area restaurants that are featuring special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals this year.  I'm sorry for slacking, readers!  One reader from Vermont reached out directly to ask for Christmas dining in DC suggestions, and so here is a quick response:  

Culinary Tour of Washington, DC

Do you have a trip planned to our Nation’s Capitol?  Besides visiting all the famous monuments and museums, Washington, DC should not be overlooked for its food.  With its location in the mid-Atlantic, DC offers a diverse melting pot of cultures and cuisine.  Top chefs such as Jose Andres and Eric Ripert have a large culinary presence here and the restaurant scene is continuously booming.