At Jônt, an intimate 14-seat chef's counter by Ryan Ratino, enjoy a lively tasting menu of exquisite, Japanese-influenced dishes paired with curated wines.
"A two MICHELIN-starred contemporary restaurant by Chef Ryan Ratino offering a unique dining experience with top-rate seafood and meat from Japan." - Kevin Chau
"Chef Ryan Ratino’s futuristic kitchen wows front-row diners with cured and fermented ingredients like dry-aged meats, vinegars, lacto-fermented fruits and vegetables, and misos spread across prix fixe menus that grow to up to 31 progressive courses. Snag a seat around the sleek 17-seat counter here. Dining here is not cheap, priced at $375 per person." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"One of D.C.'s only two-starred restaurants known for its excellent cooking worthy of a detour." - Tierney Plumb
"Make Thanksgiving stress-free with chef Ryan Ratino’s meal kit. Enjoy a feast portioned for two or four diners ($395 and $695, respectively), featuring their version of classic dishes. Each package features tender miso-marinated turkey and updated iterations on classic side dishes, all accompanied by apple tarts and ice cream for dessert. Order here." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Help the Jônt team solve a murder on Halloween night. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant will be the scene of a crime where an integral culinary member is found “murdered.” Crack the case while enjoying a multi-course meal ($545 per person, wine pairings included) at the chef’s counter. Piece together clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mystery before dessert is served. Two dining times are scheduled for 5:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Emily Venezky