Vera
5-Course Lebanese Meets Mexican Tasting Event
Newly opened in May, this Ivy City eatery magically blends Mexican and Lebanese cuisines, a combo which has vaulted the hotspot onto two 2023 Lists: Eater’s “Hottest New Restaurants in DC” and Axios’ “Best New Mexican in DC.” Executive Chef Jorge Barone has come up with truly inventive dishes like Hummus Alwen (avocado, roasted red pepper, chili de arbol, black beans, labneh, and Mexican zaatar), Reides Fritters (shrimp, filo dough, poblano, corn quinoa salad, labneh crema), and Lamb Birria (lamb loin, birria adobo sauce, garbanzo puree, halloumi cheese). Chef Barone even keeps the fusion thing going with his desserts, with treats such as Mary’s Calabaza (roasted acorn squash with labneh pistachio gelato). Interestingly, Vera is named for Veracruz, Mexico’s historic port city which welcomed a huge wave of Lebanese immigrants in the 1880s. Have we mentioned that Vera is an absolutely stunning-looking place to boot? Washingtonian cites its “Insta-chic dining room with retractable roof.” We’re excited to visit here and to discover a fusion cuisine we never even knew existed!
About the Host:
Jorge Baron
Executive Chef
Born in Cuernavaca Morelos, México, Chef Jorge Baron moved to the US nearly 2 decades ago. In 2013, he settled in DC, swiftly becoming Executive Chef at City Tap House. He has previously also cooked for Espita Mezcaleria and The Richard Sandoval Restaurant Hospitality and Barteca Restaurant Group.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Hummus Alwen & Pita
avocado | roasted red pepper | black bean and labneh crema
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Shrimp Fritters & Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad
corn, jalapeño, poblano crema, cotija cheese
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Merguez
lamb sausage with green & yellow squash, cactus, roasted red pepper sauce, halloumi cheese, micro cilantro
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Branzino Meshwe
turmeric basmati rice, pastor adobo salsa, labneh crema, salsa verde, pine nuts, mexican zaatar
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Elote & Mole Cake
sweet foam, gelato corn, corn shoots
Vera
2002 Fenwick St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there is a nearby parking garage and/or lot, as well as street parking available. Parking is not validated.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with dairy, gluten, nut/seeds, or garlic restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
