{"id":9117,"date":"2024-07-17T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=9117"},"modified":"2024-07-18T11:02:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:02:53","slug":"a-trio-of-tasty-lunches-and-brunches-in-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2024\/07\/a-trio-of-tasty-lunches-and-brunches-in-washington-d-c.html","title":{"rendered":"A trio of tasty lunches and brunches in Washington, D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are always so many exciting changes in the Washington, D.C., dining scene – from new restaurant openings to new tasting menus, specialty cocktails, and seasonal dishes. Here, we have featured three new lunches and brunches that have commenced in some of your favorite restaurants, so you can enjoy the delectable cuisine of these spots during the day as well as in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n
With its colorful interior, spacious windows, gorgeous hanging plants, and dangling gold light fixtures, Ilili<\/a> is quite the place to dine. Lately, Ilili has started lunch services, which include a variety of unique dishes. You can design your meal as you fit. Maybe a series of mezza with hummus, labneh, or olives is all you need; maybe you prefer a salad, or maybe your appetite is calling for a full entr\u00e9e. Whatever you choose, there are several standout dishes to keep in mind. First, the hummus, made inhouse, which is so silky smooth it is practically buttery. You may choose to order your hummus with a topping; for something spicy, try the jalapenos; for a bit of crunch, add a sprinkling of the rich pine nuts, and if you are craving a meaty element, go with the umami sauteed wild mushrooms. Baba ghanoush is also a treat, super smoky and earthy, and the tabbouleh is bright, fresh, and tart. Perhaps best of all is the fatayer, with heaps of melted cheese, a doughy crust, and a drizzle of fragrant lavender honey. The fattoush salad is sunny and light, and the falafel is made with chickpeas and fava beans for an extra nutty kick. If your lunch can include a cocktail, sample the thyme after thyme, which is light but brimming with earthy and bitter notes. The baklava, made with walnuts and pistachios, is flaky and sweet and begs to be eaten alongside a cup of Turkish coffee. You can make your lunch at Ilili quick one, but the ambiance and cuisine beckon you to dine, indulge, imbibe, and luxuriate in the gorgeous setting with impeccable fare. <\/p>\n\n\n
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