Unconventional Diner - Washington

My husband and I dined at this restaurant one year ago on our first night in DC, and we had such a wonderful experience that we just had to return on our first night back in the city. The stir-fried okra and broccolini dish was just as delicious as I remembered - charred, savory, and full of umami. My husband enjoyed the kale nachos and we both loved the mango passion sorbet for dessert. I highly recommend trying the ancho spicy margarita as well. The food, ambiance, and wait staff at this restaurant are all top-notch, and I can't wait to go back again.

Nice atmosphere and convenient location to Mount Vernon/Convention Center metro. Only a few vegan options but food I tried was excellent and server was knowledgeable about offerings and could offer advice. Oatmilk available for coffee.

There are a limited number of vegan dishes on offer at this restaurant, but they are not particularly impressive or delicious.

The restaurant has a trendy atmosphere, but the brunch menu is a bit limited and may require adjustments. I had the Hot Apple Cider, Avocado Toast, and Hash Brown Patty sides, which were all delicious but didn't quite fill me up until later in the day. One big plus is that you don't need reservations to sit outside, which was a great bonus! Very refreshing!

I recently dined at a restaurant with a group of friends, where I was the only vegan. The menu clearly indicated vegan options, which I appreciated. I decided to try the mushroom spring rolls and Brussels sprouts since I have an intolerance to seafood. Unfortunately, I found the spring rolls to be quite bland, possibly due to the dipping sauce. The Brussels sprouts were better, but they seemed overly greasy. Overall, I was not impressed with the food. Our server was also not very attentive, even though the restaurant was not busy. Considering there are many other dining options in DC that cater to different dietary needs, I don't plan on returning to this restaurant.