Imperfecto

"Seven Reasons Group’s Imperfecto has an elaborate, 10-plus-course “Degustación Experience” that earned it a Michelin star ($265). An optional wine pairing ($180) can be added on as well. Cacao, or chocolate, always plays a role in the ever-evolving menu, with sourdough and cacao butter and at least one dessert that includes a decadent cocoa ingredient. Reservations are on Tock." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Held in Imperfecto’s private dining space, the Her Wine Circle event will feature a five-course food and wine pairing prepared by chef Rene Gonzalez and sommelier Raquel Torres O’Brien. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $210 per person. Reservations can be made via Tock." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo’s follow-up to scene-y, tropically appointed Seven Reasons is full of surreal plating and modernist technique. Sturdy staples like a moussaka cigar — with crispy phyllo dough, smoked eggplant, ground lamb, and goat-manchego cream — and fried Spanish octopus with Amazonian chimichurri anchor the rotating Mediterranean-Latin dinner menu. Go a la carte or choose the omakase tasting experience at the chef’s counter (currently 16 to 22 bites) that has a Michelin star. A soaring white bar lined with soft cranberry chairs is also a popular date-night perch." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter

"Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo’s follow-up to tropically appointed (and recently relocated) Seven Reasons gives the West End a fine dining venue for Mediterranean-Latin fusion full of surreal plating and modernist technique. Sturdy staples like a moussaka cigar — with crispy phyllo dough, smoked eggplant, ground lamb, and goat-manchego cream — and fried Spanish octopus with Amazonian chimichurri anchor the rotating dinner menu. Go a la carte or choose the omakase tasting experience at the chef’s counter (currently 16 to 22 bites) that has a Michelin star. A soaring white bar lined with cranberry-colored stools sends out sharply conceived cocktails with Mediterranean ingredients like Greek olives, truffle honey, and limoncello. The team expanded its West End portfolio last spring with the opening of Spanish-themed TheSaga in the Ritz-Carlton, followed up by its first foray into Virginia with avant-garde bistro Surreal near Amazon HQ2." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"This buzzy Mediterranean-Latin fusion restaurant from Seven Reasons chef Enrique Limardo leans into fine dining with modernist flourishes. The chef’s detailed, spicy avocado toast is one of the most gorgeous — and, at $28, most expensive — versions in the city. Soft focaccia acts as the base for a medley of fresh avocado, grilled octopus, smoked jalapeno dressing, and harissa mayonnaise. And instead of waffles, fried chicken comes with a delicate corn pancake. View menu here. The booming local restaurant group includes Seven Reasons, the Saga, Quadrant, Surreal, and Joy by Seven Reasons." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff