ALARA

1303 Wisconsin Avenue NW 

Hakan Ilhan has opened his newest restaurant, Alara, in Georgetown, in the space formerly home to Paolo's Ristorante. The menu features Mediterranean classics from Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. The 5,000 square-foot space has room for up to 120 guests across the dining room and bar. Ilhan also plans to serve some best sellers from Ottoman Taverna. Other menu highlights include hummus (topped with roasted mushrooms or spiced beef), karniyarik, roasted cauliflower with yogurt-garlic sauce, grilled halloumi with tomatoes and mint, and much more. On top of the a la carte menu, Alara offers a four-course prix fixe dinner menu for $54.95 per person. Guests can enjoy lunch, brunch, and dinner at Alara. For more infomation, click here.

Photo by Scott Suchman