Venezuelan cuisine, brunch, dinner, cocktails, wine





























"JOY by Seven Reasons serves a weekend brunch “yappy hour” menu from chefs Enrique Limardo and William Morles. On Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Chevy Chase hotspot offers a robust menu for all four-legged family members on their outdoor patio. The dog-friendly menu features salmon with rice and vegetables, scrambled eggs with white rice, shredded chicken with sauteed vegetables, and a tropical “pupsicle” (watermelon and mint or strawberry and peanut butter)." - Tierney Plumb


"For Seven Reasons’ playful offshoot in Chevy Chase, chef Enrique Limardo came up with a double-patty ground beef burger between a sesame potato roll. The order comes topped with white cheddar cheese, pickles, dijon mustard, and pineapple-prunes mayo. Over at the West End’s posh Quadrant bar inside the Ritz-Carlton, Limardo sends out worthy all-beef (or Impossible) burgers. Know before you go: There’s also kid-friendly versions available." - Tierney Plumb

"Offering Mahjong Mondays, JOY by Seven Reasons will have mahjong expert Caryn Fagan teaching guests the strategic game and its historical Chinese roots while serving a special menu with signature cocktails and dishes like arepa balls and prickly pear ceviche; gaming starts at 6 p.m. and spots can be reserved in advance." - Emily Venezky

"JOY by Seven Reasons just debuted a weekend “yappy hour” menu from chefs Enrique Limardo and William Morles. On Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Chevy Chase hotspot offers a robust menu for all four-legged family members on their outdoor patio. The human-friendly menu features meatballs with quinoa salad, salmon with brown rice and lentils, shredded chicken with egg and veggies, carrot cake with a peanut butter greek yogurt topping, and a tropical “pupsicle” (coconut milk, pineapple, orange and mango)." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi


"Positioned as a more casual counterpart to the flagship, Joy by Seven Reasons debuted in Chevy Chase last fall as a dressed-down offshoot from the Seven Reasons group." - Tierney Plumb