Mingling Over Mezze at Alara

At Georgetown's new Mediterranean restaurant.

Alara restaurant — Photo by Sara Mokhtari

On a seasonally warm March evening, friends of The Georgetown Dish and Potomac River Living gathered at Alara.

Janet Wall, Ada Polla, Constance Chatfield-Taylor and Jennifer Romm — Janet Wall, Ada Polla, Constance Chatfield-Taylor and Jennifer Romm Photo by Judith Beermann

Hakan Ilhan's new Georgetown hot spot did not disappoint!

Ivan De Irish and Ann Sullivan — Ivan De Irish and Ann Sullivan Photo by Judith Beermann

The stunning interior by Swatchroom was the perfect backdrop for a neighborhood gathering.

Jackie Pletcher and Kristen Coffield — Jackie Pletcher and Kristen Coffield Photo by Judith Beermann

Nancy Miyahira, Kate Dinia, Buck Keswani and Sara Mokhtari — Nancy Miyahira, Kate Dinia, Buck Keswani and Sara Mokhtari Photo by Judith Beermann

Over cocktails and a sumptuous mezze buffet, news was shared and new friends made.

Peter Rosenstein and Andrew DuFresne — Peter Rosenstein and Andrew DuFresne Photo by Judith Beermann

John and Kristin Cecchi with Leslie Maysak — John and Kristin Cecchi with Leslie Maysak Photo by Judith Beermann

Ivan De Irish and Rachel Lincoln — Ivan De Irish and Rachel Lincoln Photo by Judith Beermann

Special thanks to Jada Brown and Alara's culinary team for stellar service and fabulous fare.

Kate Dinia and Fran Berk — Kate Dinia and Fran Berk Photo by Judith Beermann

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