Kinship

D.C.’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Mapped | Eater DC

"Restaurateur Eric Ziebold’s elegant approach to choose-your-own-adventure dining maintains one star. Known for its roast chicken and lobster French toast, the restaurant offers reservations through Tock across its 59-seat dining room outfitted with a fireplace. The a la carte menu includes sections like Craft, History, Ingredients, Indulgence, and For the Table (that last section includes a side of the chef’s renowned Parker House rolls)." - Emily Venezky

"Kinship is a prominent fixture thanks to Chef Eric Ziebold and wife/partner Célia Laurent’s inspired cuisine. They have earned a devoted following who gladly dress to dine here. In addition to Métier downstairs, the space comprises a fireplace-warmed lounge, lively bar, and minimalist-chic dining room.The à la carte is driven by the seasons, changing often to adapt to what's available. The food hums with flavor and balance, as in Catalan spiced confit squid with tempura tentacles, lemon shallot gremolata, and Romesco sauce, or perfectly rendered and lacquered duck. For desserts, any of them seal the deal, but the roasted Maui pineapple with coconut frangipane, lime all-spice cream, and pineapple sherbet is a fierce competitor." - Michelin Inspector

Kinship’s Owner Eric Ziebold Responds to Racist Allegations From a Former Employee - Eater DC

"Kinship, a French-American restaurant in Shaw, was opened in 2016 by chef/owner Eric Ziebold along with Célia Laurent. It earned a Michelin star the same year. Recently, the restaurant has been the subject of controversy after former server Klyn Jones accused Ziebold of making racist remarks. The restaurant, which is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, chose not to open on a Sunday following the viral spread of Jones's protest video. The incident has led to Yelp restricting new comments on its page and the temporary deactivation of its Instagram account." - Tierney Plumb

Here Are the 2022 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists for D.C. | Eater DC

"I observed that Kinship, led by chef Eric Ziebold in Shaw, was the D.C. semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef." - Tierney Plumb

The Best French Restaurants in Washington, D.C. MICHELIN Guide

"While selections from the 'Ingredients' and 'Indulgence' categories on this menu need no explanation, 'Craft' items honor tradition and 'History' selections pay tribute to sentimental favorites. Pick and choose from the different themes for a bespoke tasting menu that could include a thrilling tempura-fried soft-shell crab set in a spiced tomato broth, or a roast chicken that is worth every moment of its 75-minute preparation. Don't forget dessert, like the passion fruit tart paired with ginger-lime sorbet or the chocolate ganache tart served with Madras curry-ice cream." - The MICHELIN Guide