Vintage78
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Modern Persian dishes, wine bar, pomegranate chicken
Modern Persian dishes, wine bar, pomegranate chicken
"The pair of Iranian-born brothers behind the nearly 30-year-old Peacock Cafe in Georgetown will open a new restaurant tomorrow in Dupont Circle that they’re billing as D.C.’s first venue for modern Persian food. At Vintage78, Maziar and Shahab Farivar want to use aromatic rice dishes and stews brimming with dried fruits, nuts, and citrus juices to introduce a large swath of diners to their way of eating back home." - Gabe Hiatt
"The owners of Peacock Cafe are set to open Vintage78, a new restaurant in Dupont focusing on Persian cuisine. Photos of the nearly completed restaurant have been posted on PoPville." - Adele Chapin
"The Iranian brothers behind decades-old Georgetown darling Peacock Cafe are expanding into Dupont Circle with a place that specializes in Persian cuisine. Vintage78 — named for the year chef Maziar and co-owner Shahab Farivar moved to the U.S. from Iran — will offer updated spins on traditional dishes like dolme (stuffed vegetables), kufteh (meatballs), and Persian-style stews served with rice. Last fall the owners announced plans to take over the former Scion restaurant space. Vintage78 plans to embrace modern times via a full-service wine and bar program. The 3,000-square-foot venue will seat 75 guests in the dining room (including 25 in the private dining room) and about 28 in the bar area. Glass, chrome, and repurposed wood sourced from a house built in the 1900s aim to create a lived-in vibe." - Tierney Plumb
"Vintage78 — named for the year chef Maziar and co-owner Shahab Farivar moved to the U.S. from Iran — will offer updated spins on traditional dishes like dolme (stuffed vegetables), kufteh (meatballs), and Persian-style stews served with rice. Last fall the owners announced plans to take over the former Scion restaurant space at 2100 P Street NW. Capitol Hill’s fusion eatery Chiko recently expanded to the same street. Alcohol is still considered a no-no in some Iranian circles, but Vintage78 plans to embrace modern times via a full-service wine and bar program. The 3,000-square-foot venue will seat 75 guests in the dining room (including 25 in the private dining room) and about 28 in the bar area. Glass, chrome, and repurposed wood sourced from a house built in the 1900s aim to create a lived-in vibe. Vintage78 will be open Monday to Sunday for weekday lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch." - Tierney Plumb
"Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema tweeted that the owners of Peacock Cafe, the nearly 30-year-old contemporary American spot in Georgetown, will open a Persian restaurant called Vintage78 in Dupont Circle." - Gabe Hiatt