Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant

"This Borough Market souvla bar—and sibling spot to Oma, upstairs—is mostly walk-in-only and upon entering you’re met with a wall of sound. Roars of laughter from groups who’ve nabbed one of Agora’s counter seats and are watching pork slowly spin on a rotisserie, and couples shouting in each others’ ears to be heard. A humble-sounding tahini spread is silkier than our overpriced anti-ageing pillowcases, and slow-cooked chickpea braise is the edible equivalent of a comforter." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley

"Agora is the show before the show. Join the groups at the counter watching pork spin on a rotisserie, and wood oven-cooked flatbreads topped with cheese and crumbled potato chips. This buzzing Borough Market Greek souvla bar is mostly walk-in-only and tables are turned quickly. But you’ll still have enough time to eat a chickpea braise that’s the edible equivalent of a comforter. It’s a pleasant walk from here down to the National Theatre. Plus, Shakespeare’s Globe, Unicorn Theatre, and Bridge Theatre are all within easy reach too." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"Agora has cracked the fun formula: great wines, moreish breads and spreads, and spicy crisps crumbled onto hummus. You’re met with a wall of sound at this Borough Market souvla bar. Groups who’ve nabbed counter seats roar with laughter, pork slowly spins on a rotisserie, and couples shout in each others’ ears to be heard. It feels like the place to be, and the Greek-inspired food is delicious, too." - jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley

"Dupont’s Mediterranean meze restaurant draws a crowd with stand-out Turkish, Lebanese, and Greek small plates. Brunch is generous with unlimited small plates like flatbreads, smoked salmon with labneh, deviled eggs with black truffle, and roasted red pepper spread; the two-hour affair also includes unlimited bloody Marys and mimosas ($55). For an extra $20, indulge in Prosecco with sour cherry or other fruit juices. An additional location sits in Tysons." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter, Emily Venezky

"Do not go to Agora if you have a sore throat. The dark, cave-like Borough Market souvla bar is mostly walk-in-only and upon entering you’re met with a wall of sound: roars of laughter from groups who’ve nabbed a counter seat and are now watching pork slowly spin on a rotisserie, and couples leaning in, shouting in each others’ ears to be heard. The Greek food is delicious. A humble-sounding tahini spread is silkier than the anti-ageing pillowcases we overpaid for, and a slow-cooked chickpea braise is the edible equivalent of a comforter. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing, daisy meager, heidi lauth beasley