ilili The Wharf | DC
Welcome to ilili DC, where Lebanese culinary traditions come to life on the Wharf waterfront.
Hours & Location
The Wharf, 100 District Square SW,
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 918-7766
At present our reservation book is open 30 days ahead only. We look forward to hosting you in our dining room.
Lunch:
Wednesday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:30pm

Menus
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thursday, November 26th
12pm - 8.30pm
Prix Fixe Menu Served Family Style
$80 per person
Cold Mezza
served family style-
Hummus
turkey shawarma, tahini, lemon, olive oil
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Mouhamara
walnuts, peppers, pomegranate molasses, Aleppo oil
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Pumpkin Moutabal
roasted pumpkin, tahini, garlic, pomegranate molasses
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Autumn Fattoush
persimmon, radish, honey crisps, sumac vinaigrette
Hot Mezza
served family style-
Sweet Potato Falafel
tahini, pickled turnip
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
served with tarator
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Kibbeh Bil Laban
Aleppo pepper, garlic crisp
Refresher
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Roasted Squash Tabbouleh
puffed bulghur, charred squash, lemon
To Share
select one for the table-
Sumac Rubbed Whole Turkey Breast
cranberry, pomegranate chutney, pine nut hashweh
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Lebanese Seven Spiced Braised Beef Short Ribs
freekeh pilaf, roasted veggies
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Seabass Siyadiyyeh
caramelized onion rice, pine nuts
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Roasted Squash
dandelion, smoked chankleesh, pistachio
Dessert
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Lebanese Aish El Saraya
spiced pumpkin custard, barazek crust, clotted cream
For more info on our Lebanese Journey tasting menu served every night, please download the PDF menu.
Cold Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$14
pine nuts $5
jalapeno $3
wild mushrooms $5
crab falafel $8
Lamb Confit $6
basterma $5
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
$15
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
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Kabis
homemade pickled turnip, cauliflower, Persian cucumber, radish
$11
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Mixed Lebanese Olives
green & black olives, citrus, thyme
$10
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
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Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
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Kibbeh Naye Beirutiyyeh
steak tartare, onion, mint, jalapeno
$22
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Chankleesh
Feta Cheese, Onion, Tomata, Zaatar
$16
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Moussaka
ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices
$15
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Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil
$14
Hot Mezza
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Falafel
fried chickpea fava beans croquettes
$14
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Mekanek
sauteed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$19
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Hindbeh
dandelion greens, pine nuts, caramelized onion
$15
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Batata Harra
cilantro garlic whip, Aleppo pepper
$14
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Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint
$16
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Riz
Lebanese Rice, toasted vermicelli, mixed nuts
$11
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Ambered Carrots
sumac vinaigrette, pistachio dukkah, sea salt
$18
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
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Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, pine nuts, onion, yogurt
$18
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, fig toum, pomegranate seeds, micro chives
$26
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Brussels Sprouts
grapes, fig jam, walnuts, mint yogurt
$18
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Grilled Akkawi
nigella seed honey, blistered cherries, pistachio
$17
Signature Mezza
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Bone Marrow
steak tartare, pomegranate seeds, pickles
$20
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Octopus Al-Hamra
shatta hamra, sunchoke crips, herb mix
$29
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Kings Prawn
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$29
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Smoked Beets
whipped labne and burrata, pomegranate, zaatar
$20
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Scallop Crudo
kishk, pickled kohlrabi, goposeberries, purslane, fig leaf oil
$25
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Radicchio & Basturma
fig, pinenut, sumac honey, herbs
$29
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Charred Leaks
labne, pistachio salsa matcha
$19
To Indulge
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Fasoulia Grilled Cod
haricot beans, pickled chanterelles, kezbra tomato yakhne
$42
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Lamb Rack
carob jus, roasted turnips
$52
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Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves
lamb confit, rice, mint yogurt
$36
vegan option available
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Vegetarian Grape Leaves
eggplant ragout, rice, mint yogurt
$34
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Day Boat Scallops
burnt harissa butter, preserved lemon, fresh mint
$44
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Moughrabieh
charred roots, Lebanese couscous, toum, preserved lemon gremolata, caraway onion jus
$32
To Share
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Hearth Baked Loup de Mer
farmed seasonal mixed greens, tarator sauce
$75
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Whole Free Range Chicken
house pickled kabis, toum
$70
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Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$79
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Rib Eye
24oz bone in aged rib eye, café de Beirut butter, batata harra, charred shishitos
$145
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Braised Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus
$75
Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$14
jalapeño $3
pine nuts $5
basterma $5
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil
$15
gluten free
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
Petrossian salmon roe
vegetarian
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Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
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Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
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Chankleesh
feta cheese,onions, tomato, zaatar
$16
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Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
$14
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Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, onion, pine nuts, mint yogurt
$18
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Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
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Fatayer
akkawi & feta cheese, pear salad
$16
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Manousheh
fresh mint, zaatar
$13
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Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
$14
Signature Mezza
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Everything Kaak
zaatar cured Ora king salmon, kabis, mixed greens
$23
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Lamb Shawarma
zaatar pita, Lebanese chimichurri, toum
$25
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, pomegranate seeds, fig toum, micro chives
$25
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Kings Prawn
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$29
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Octopus Al-Hamra
shatta hamra, sunchoke crips, herb mix
$29
Salads
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Warm Freekeh
roasted squash, piquillo pepper, parsley, pomegranate molasses
$18
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
To Indulge
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Branzino
tahini beurre blanc, mixed greens
$35
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Lamb Burger
cucumber labne, kashkaval, harissa toum
$25
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Beef Kebab
grilled beef tenderloin skewer, sumac
$32
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Stuffed Grape Leaves
moussaka, rice, mint, yogurt
$34
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Kafta
ground beef and lamb, sumac onion, roasted vegetables
$25
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Shish Taouk
grilled chicken skewer, parsley, mint
$25
To Share
Serves Two-
Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, toum duo, harissa
$79
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Riz 'Lebanese Paella'
crispy rice, lamb belly, mekanek, pine nuts, fired onion, labne
$65
Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 2.30pm
We also offer a prix-fixe menu for $39 per person. We ask for the whole table participation for the prix-fixe. You can check it out on the PDF below.
Download PDFCold Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$14
jalapeño $3
pine nuts $5
basterma $5
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
-
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil
$15
gluten free
-
Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
-
Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
Petrossian salmon roe
vegetarian
-
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
-
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
vegan
-
Chankleesh
feta cheese,onions, tomato, zaatar
$16
Hot Mezza
-
Fatayer
akkawi & feta cheese, pear salad
$16
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Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
$14
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Manousheh
fresh mint, zaatar
$13
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Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
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Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
$14
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
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Riz
Lebanese Rice, toasted vermicelli, mixed nuts
$11
Brunch Plates
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Shakshuka
spicy tomato sauce, poached eggs, feta
$17
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Everything Kaak
ora king salmon, zaatar, asparagus, baby gem, Lebanese sauce verte
$23
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Grandma Marie's Lebanese Toast
chorek brioche, poached seasonal fruits, ricotta labne whip, Lebanese syrup
$19
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Swiss Chard Benedict
roasted butternut squash, dukkah, soft poached eggs, Aleppo hollandaise
$19
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Sfeeha Danish
lamb pie, cured egg yolk, pink pepper labne
$17
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Smoked Lamb Belly
pickled thyme chimichurri, lemon
$17
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, pomegranate seeds, fig toum, micro chives
$26
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Lamb Burger
ramp cucumber labne, goat cheese, harissa mayo
$25
Brunch Sides
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Rosti
potato, soft scramble eggs, zaatar labne
$13
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Crudités
daily garden-fresh vegetables
$12
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Mixed Lebanese Olives
green & black olives, citrus, thyme
$10
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Kabis
homemade pickled turnip, cauliflower, Persian cucumber, radish
$11
To Share
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Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$79
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Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus
$75
Brunch Cocktails
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Bloody Mary a-la Habibi
vodka, 'habibi' bloody mary mix
$19
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Thyme After Time
vodka, aperol, thyme grapefruit cordial
$19
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Spa
gin, cucumber cordial, lemon juice, sparkling wine
$19
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Démodé
Presented in a smoked bourbon decanter - serves 4 drinks bourbon, cardamom, old fashioned bitters
$72
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Mizu Garden
shochu, midori, fresh honeydew, melon juice, lemon juice
$19
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Summer Bliss G&T
gin, clarified watermelon and basil juice, lime juice
$19
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Aperol Sprtiz'sicle
sparkling wine, aperol popsicle
$19
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Cafe Noir-tini
tequila, creme de moka, licor 43, framboise liqueur, espresso
$19
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Levant Manhattan
bourbon, amaro nardini, cherry gastrique, old fashioned bitters
$19
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Too Hot to Handle
mezcal, passion fruit, faccia brutto, tinctured spices
$19
Helou / Sweets
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Knafe bil Jebneh (serves two)
inverted sweet cheese tart served with sesame pillows and orange blossom syrup
$20
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ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant with sesame crunch & black sesame gelato
$15
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Mixed Baklava
pistachio & cashew
$10
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Mouhalabiyeh
milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust
Helou / Sweets
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Knafe Bil Jibneh
inverted sweet cheese tart, semolina crust, orange blossom syrup, sesame pita pillows
(serves two) $20
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ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant, sesame crunch, milk chocolate sorbet
$15
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Mixed Baklava
pistachio, cashew
$11
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Mouhalabiyyeh
milk, orange zest, orange blossom, pistachio dust
$12
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ARABIAN MILK ICE CREAM
floss halva, pistachio, lavender honey
$14
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CHOCOLATE ARAK SORBET
Massaya arak, 65% dark chocolate, coco nibs
$13
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Pear & Saffron Sorbet
poached bosc pears, candid orange
$13
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Overlooking the Southwest Waterfront at The Wharf — a stunning backdrop for private gatherings, holiday parties, and corporate events.
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Modern Lebanese Mediterranean cuisine in NYC and DC.
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