MITA is one of the best vegan restaurants on the East Coast - Review - Washington DC - The Infatuation
"MITA is not only DC’s most exciting vegan restaurant, it's one of the best vegan restaurants on the East Coast. On the ground floor of an otherwise modest apartment building, the industrial-chic space gives the impression that it was once something decidedly edgier than the first floor of a new-build high-rise. While MITA’s reputation is well known, it still feels like a secret you can keep to yourself if you come here during the week when the tables are sparsely filled. The restaurant uses flavors and ingredients from around Latin America and serves dishes so rich and creamy they will challenge your conception of non-dairy cooking. We like to sit at the bar (the tables are reserved for tasting menus) with a view of the open kitchen and order from their a la carte menu. Come with someone who likes to share and order everything. Food Rundown Arepas Every meal at MITA starts with tiny arepas, each made from a different ingredient—corn, wheat, yuca, potato, and plantain, and served with guasacaca, chontaduro butter, and sour cream. While the arepas are intended as an intro to the rest of the meal, we’ve been tempted to just eat them all night. Arracacha – Fava Beans – Sweet Plantain – Dashi Abundantly creamy in texture, this blend of finely pureed vegetables is reminiscent of a rich chowder. The sweet plantains give just enough sweetness to soften the fava and the arracacha. Charred Banana – Pearled Barley – Mitake – Peas This barley salad is sweetened with charred bananas but avoids any dessert comparisons thanks to the mitake mushrooms and peas. The balance of savory vegetables with the sweet banana, along with the softness of the pearled barley, make this a satisfying take on vegan comfort food." - Madeline Weinfield
