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Big news, habibi! 🎉 Starting September 14th, our Brunch Hafla will now be held on both Saturdays and Sundays! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with belly dancing, flamenco, a lively DJ, and a delicious brunch menu with drinks. Double the days, double the fun—don’t miss out on the weekend vibes! 💃🏻🍽️🎶 Reserve now on Tock!

Get ready for Hora Loca at Vera! 🍹 Every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm and Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, we’re shaking things up with a new brand each week, showcasing Vera’s best spirits.

Come for the drinks, stay for the vibes and kick-off your weekend with us and $10 freshly juiced margaritas and mezcalitas, habibi.

D.C. Restaurant Week is here, habibi! 🌟 From August 14th-17th, treat yourself to our most beloved Lebanese-Mexican dishes at Vera. Whether you’re all about brunch or dinner, we’ve got you covered with a 3-course brunch for just $35 and a 3-course dinner for $55. Dive into vibrant flavors and immerse yourself in the warm ambiance that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of these two cultures. Don’t miss out—reserve your table now, habibi! 🇱🇧🇲🇽✨

🎶 Jueves de Ritmo! 🎶

Join us every Thursday at 7 PM for Jueves de Ritmo, our live music program featuring the Kamel Zennia Band! Enjoy their Gipsy King-style vibes as part of our dinner service, perfectly paired with Lebanese-Mexican cuisine. Reservations in bio, Vamos Habibi!

Our brunch menu recently welcomed two new handheld dishes that highlight two classics from both Lebanese and Mexican cuisine!

First up, the Halloumi Sandwich: Warm halloumi and Oaxaca cheese, perfectly balanced with heirloom tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and a touch of Mexican za’atar, all brought together with a spicy-sweet habanero crema on a soft brioche bun.

Alongside it, we have the Kafta Torta: A delicious twist made with wagyu beef, serrano labneh, pickled sweet peppers, fresh arugula, all nestled between a brioche bun.

See you for Brunch, habibi. ✨

Experience the vibrant flavors of our highly popular Hamachi Crudo! 🌟 This dish features delicate hamachi paired with zesty passion fruit aguachile, fresh cilantro, fiery serrano, and topped with smoky trout roe.

The flavors are as vibrant as the look of the dish—a multisensory experience.

Since our opening, the Vamos Habibi has been a fan favorite, so of course, we made more ways to enjoy it: from a disco ball for group extravagance 🕺, a bottled cocktail for communal cheers 🍾, a single glass for personal indulgence 🥂, to shots for those lively group moments!

When we created the Vamos Habibi, we wanted to capture the embodiment of what this vibrant project meant to us. We wanted to wake the senses beyond just a sip, blending the influence of two colorful cultures into a union that honors its immigrant history.

“Vamos Habibi” is not only a motto for us but also a bar program staple. 💙

🎉 Elevate your event experience at Vera! ✨ From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, create unforgettable memories with our bespoke private events. 🌟 Choose from 5 unique spaces, customize your installations, indulge in a variety of dining options, and take control of the music. Our dedicated staff will be at your service, ensuring every detail is perfect.

Find more information and booking details on our website under the “Private Events” tab. Let us turn your vision into reality! 💙

Introducing our newest brunch menu at Vera! 🥂✨ Swipe through to discover an exciting array of flavorful dishes, from Zaytoun y Azotada Feta and Hummus con Esquites to Kefta Torta and Halloumi sandwiches—the perfect tribute to Lebanese and Mexican cuisine. Get ready for these vibrant new flavors starting tomorrow June 1st, habibi! 🌵💙 Read all the new brunch menu details and make reservation on our website!

Meet the Masa 🍹✨ Crafted by our Director of Operations, , this unique cocktail is for bourbon lovers seeking something extraordinary. Featuring tortilla-infused bourbon, mango & ananas meshwe, mole bitters, and kissed with hickory smoke.

Enjoy the full experience: start with a bite of grilled pineapple, sprinkled with Tajín and Mexican za’atar, then sip your cocktail. A perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy.

Spotlighting our Pato y Mole 🍽️✨ Tender duck breast and sweet grilled champagne mangos accompanied by our Mary’s Mole - a rich and velvety mole sauce. A seamless blend of tradition and innovation.

Discover the heritage of mole, hailing from the Oaxaca and Puebla regions of Mexico. Its blend of dried chiles, spices, fruits, and seasonings crafts a captivating, layered flavor - made special and unique at Vera.

🎉 You’re invited! Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary in Desert Disco fashion. 🌵✨

Let’s groove together on May 5th, 4-9pm EST, where both floors will be activated with music, desert decor, cocktails, and small bites.

Thank you to all of those who have dined with us during our first year; your support has been amazing, and we can’t wait to share another year of Vera with you. 💙

For table reservations, please email [email protected]. See you on Sunday, amor! 💃🥂

Introducing our latest Spring menu highlight: Tuétano y Brisket.

Featuring succulent Bone Marrow, zesty Salsa Morita, flavorful Molcajete Salsa, paired with warm Tortillas. Yalla Amor, reserve on Tock! 🌵🍽️

Having caught a glimpse of our Spring Cocktails, it’s time to unveil our Spring Food menu! With meticulous dedication, our team has crafted a seasonal array that truly shines. Come experience our renowned Lebanese-Mexican fusion cuisine, now in full bloom. Join us as we welcome the vibrant tastes of the season, habibi!

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Continuing with our sneak peek of new drinks for spring - the Agua Frescas. 🌴

A non-alcoholic beverage, the Agua Fresca is a Mexican tradition with roots in centuries-old Aztec culture. These refreshing drinks have become popular worldwide thanks to their delicious flavor and health benefits.

Watermelon, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, and Horchata Frescas coming soon to Vera, amor. 🌵🌞

Meet the “Mira”! 🍋✨ One of our newest additions to the cocktail menu, just in time for Spring! Made with mezcal, coconut, Aperol, lemon, and aquafaba - coming soon, amor 🌴

Created by our very own, 🫶🏼

The famous saying about Lebanon, that you can ski in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon, and it’s true!

A ski resort in Faraya is just a 40-minute drive up the mountain from Byblos and its sandy beaches and restaurant-laden port. The relatively short distance between the mountains and the coast allows makes Lebanon one of the few countries that allow you to enjoy both activities in the same day! 🇱🇧🏝️⛷️

Vera Radio, Volume 1 - now on Spotify!

Music isn’t just background noise at our space; it’s an integral part of our cultural tapestry - reflecting the vibrant rhythms of our in-person experiences day and night at Vera.

Arranged to be listened to from top to bottom, this playlist evolves as you move from track to track, gradually increasing in tempo and energy to keep you engaged throughout!

Volume 1 curated by our very own, . Link in Bio, amor. 💃🏻🎧

Salud! Raise a glass to Margarita Day with our twist on the classic: the ‘Vamos Habibi’! 🍹✨ Our most popular cocktail! Crafted with Tequila, Lime, Nopal, Basil, and a splash of Arak Spritz.

Regardless of its exact origins, the Margarita has become a beloved classic cocktail enjoyed by people around the world. Its refreshing blend of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, served with a salted rim, has made it a staple at bars and parties everywhere. Over the years, numerous variations of the Margarita have emerged, from fruity twists to spicy concoctions, ensuring its enduring popularity in the world of mixology.

Ven conmigo al Brunch Hafla at Vera 💃🏻 Every Sunday - 2 seatings, 11am and 2:30pm each with scheduled set performances. ✨

D.C. is renowned for its brunch scene, and we’re thrilled to contribute to this tradition with our unique blend of Lebanese and Mexican cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and captivating entertainment. 🇱🇧🇲🇽

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the kickoff of this exciting series. If you missed out last weekend, don’t worry – Brunch Hafla is every Sunday. 💙 Reservations are live now, yalla amor!

Ven conmigo al “Brunch Hafla,” a 21+ Arabic & Latin party brunch designed as a place to explore the food, music, and dance of each culture through the universal language they both speak so well - a great fiesta. For the debut, we are partnering with our friends over to kick off this weekly series! 🕺🏻💃🏻

The event will feature two separate seatings from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, each with its live entertainment program. To make a reservation, select the seating option of your choice and arrive on time to catch the entire show and avoid being rushed, as each seating will have a hard stop at the scheduled end time.

Ticket price includes entry, entertainment, and two food items of your choice from our specially curated event menu, with a la carte food and drinks available as well.

Every Sunday, starting February 4th. Book your reservation now! 💙🌵✨ !Vamos Habibi!

Experience the flavors of the ocean with Pulpo a la Parrilla.

Grilled Octopus perfection, drizzled with chimichurri, accompanied by butternut squash, roasted tomatoes, beets, and a touch of aleppo pepper. 🐙✨

Participating in our very first Restaurant Week :)

From January 17th-21st, experience a culinary journey through the fusion of Lebanese and Mexican Cuisine. We can’t wait to see you 💙🌵Reservations available now.

Brunch Menu: $35
Dinner Menu: $55
3-Courses Each.

The energy of our first Desert Disco came alive on New Years Eve. We are deeply appreciative of you for coming out and entrusting us with your New Year’s Eve celebrations. This was our first year of operations and we could not have asked for a better way to end the year than to end it with such positive vibes from everyone in attendance and we are humbled by it. We are definitely running desert disco back when we look to 2025 :)

Friendly reminder that we are opening this Friday at 10pm for our late night dancing vibes. The restaurant will resume operations next Wed. Stay tuned for updates, habibi.

Happy New Years! We look forward to seeing you even more in 2024. Please read above for key updates.

A Lebanese historic relic, the Jallab 🌺 Having been enjoyed in Lebanon for hundreds of years, makes its due appearance at Vera.

Made with Vodka, Rose Vermouth, Harvest Shrub, Hibiscus, and Nuts.

DESERT DISCO NYE 2024. 🌵✨ Infused with personal style, desert chic decor, and a unique way of life. A multi-dimensional experience bringing together the essence of the desert and a celebration of unique flair. Reminder that one ticket grants access to both venues, Vera & Culture. Closing out 2023 with Glam and Groove. 🕺🏻💃🏻 How are you going to embody the desert way of life? We’re excited to see, habibi.

Eventbrite Link In Bio.

Is there truly a Lebanese influence without Labneh on the menu? Presenting Labneh y Tomates.

Creamy labneh meets the vibrant duo of heirloom tomatoes and figs marinated in a zesty chili garlic dressing. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil. Available now on the Dinner menu! ✨

Paradise in a glass or as we call it, the Paraíso 🌴

Made with Tequila, Prickly Pear, Coconut, Lemongrass, and a kick of Chile de Árbol. Experience Paradise in the Winter time at Vera. ✨