Ceibo

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"Local hospitality vets Juan and Manuel Olivera granted Adams Morgan a candle-lit getaway that pays homage to the brothers’ native Uruguay and its surrounding countries. Two-level Ceibo — the name refers to the flowering tree blooming at the bottom of the South American continent — captures the communal culture of asado, or preparing meats like beef, pork, and chorizo over an open flame. On the seafood side, highlights include oysters adorned with caviar farmed in Uruguay and Patagonian shrimp caught off the icy Atlantic coast of Argentina. Sweet potatoes, one of Uruguay’s biggest exports, play a prevalent part in the menu as savory starters, dessert, and inside drinks. A dimly lit downstairs bar spotlights South American wines, spirits, and other earthy ingredients and stays open until late on weekends. A new Monday night sandwich pop-up full of Cubanos and Uruguay’s meaty chivitos (sliced steak) just debuted in July. Best for: Intimate date night (with a toned-down noise level on Sunday evenings)" - Tierney Plumb