
An outpost of New York Greek restaurant Kellari opened last week on DC’s K Street. It’s in the space that formerly housed Restaurant K. In the dining room, the shiny blond-wood floors are accented with wine barrels, oversize antique urns, and a copper-tri
Kellari Photograph by Chris Leaman

Many of Kellari’s dishes are meant to be passed around the table. The three-course Aegean feast, a family-style meal with traditional Greek seafood specialties, grilled whole fish, meat, and a selection of appetizers, is $45 per person.
Kellari Photograph by Chris Leaman

Kellari’s Mediterranean menu includes classics such as spanakopita, olive-oil-grilled lamb, and citrusy avgolemono soup. The seafood, the restaurant’s star, is sold by the pound and simply prepared with oregano, capers, lemon, and olive oil. “Our philosop
Kellari Photograph by Chris Leaman

Kellari chef/partner Gregory Zapantis surveys the seafood atop a mound of crushed ice. Each day the display holds 15 varieties of fish and shellfish.
Kellari Photograph by Chris Leaman