Washington D.C.
Washington DC has a sizable middle east population. As a result, there are many Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iranian restaurants featuring their kabob dishes. Zaytinya is a Turkish and Greek restaurant, giving a slight variation to the Middle East theme. The restaurant has a more upscale decor compared to the traditional Middle Eastern restaurants in the region, with the price to match. Best time to try: Restaurant Week
Featuring Greek and Turkish messe (similar to Spanish small dish tapas)
Zaytinya
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Zaytinya - Front Entrance
Zaytinya - Brussel Sprout Afelia (brussels sprouts, coriander seed, barberries, garlic yogurt)
Zaytinya - ÍMAM Bayildi (Ottoman style roasted eggplant stuffed with onions, tomatoes)
Zaytinya - Lamb Bahar (spice-rubbed lamb kebab, tabouleh, tahini sauce, small bowl of basmati rice in background)
Zaytinya - HORTA SALATA (kale salad, smoked olives, fava Santorini, ladolemono, pistachios)
Zaytinya - BABA GHANNOUGE (fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic)
Zaytinya - First Floor Dinning Area
Zaytinya - SALMON BIL ZANZABIR (seared Skuna Bay salmon, watercress, pine nuts, ginger sauce)
Zaytinya - GARIDES ME ANITHO (sautéed shrimp, dill, shallots, mustard, lemon juice)
Zaytinya - ADANA KEBAB (ground Border Springs Farm lamb, house-made harissa, grilled tomatoes, sumac, onions, pickled chilis)
Zaytinya - TURKISH DELIGHT (walnut ice cream, yogurt mousse, honey geleé, orange- caramel sauce, caramelized pine nuts)
Zaytinya - GREEK YOGURT AND APRICOTS (muscat soaked apricots, vanilla yogurt cream, apricot sorbet, pistachio powder)
