The team behind Seven Reasons plans a fall 2023 opening for Surreal, the long-awaited bistro coming to Crystal City space near Amazon.com Inc.’s second headquarters.
Michelin-starred Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo and 40 Under 40 honoree Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger say a November opening is likely for the new spot at 2117 Crystal Drive. On the menu will be dishes like “Queso Fundido” shakshuka, swordfish carpaccio with flaming hot totopos and a spicy spaghetti pie. It’s just part of a larger growth plan for the duo, that includes an expanded location for Seven Reasons coming to CityCenterDC.
Surreal’s one of several highly anticipated restaurant openings across the D.C. region at a time when restaurant owners and operators are still grappling with challenges including the phasing out of D.C.’s tipped wage. In the gallery above, have a look at just a few of those pending openings.
Read the full story from the Washington Business Journal.
