Developer JBG Smith has lined up its roster of restaurants for its remake of Crystal City’s Water Park, focused on small, locally-owned businesses, with a total of 11 restaurant and bar concepts.
OOAK Architects draws inspiration from the Mediterranean in an elegant, modern design
Words by: Will Speros • Photos by Jennifer Chase
Chef Enrique Limardo and Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger will unveil their latest F&B venue, Imperfecto, later this week in the West End section of Washington, DC. The Mediterranean and Latin American concept features a vibrant and sophisticated design that’s as bold as the cuisine. Led by Stockholm- and Athens-based OOAK Architects, the interiors of the 98-seat restaurant will reflect a Mediterranean influence through refreshing colors and noble materials.
“The success of the restaurant is based both on the quality and presentation of the food and the overall restaurant experience,” says OOAK cofounder and architect Maria Papafigou. “As the ingredients come together for the whole of the dish, as does the interior design, with the distinct slanted structural columns complementing other objects inspired by the Mediterranean. The result is a playful