Dupont Circle's Agora Is Expanding To Tysons

TYSONS, VA—You won't need to head over to Dupont Circle to dine at Mediterranean eatery Agora soon. The local mainstay working to open a location at 7911 Westpark Drive in Tysons this June. A specific opening date has not been set.

The name Agora means gathering place and originates from ancient Greece. It has been open for nearly a decade in Dupont Circle and serves Turkish, Greek, Lebanese and other Mediterranean favorites like kibbeh nayeh, grilled octopus, braised short ribs and more. Dinner and late-night menus will be available right away, while lunch and brunch will debut later this year. The drink offerings range from the sweetened anise-flavored Raki and rose liqueur to a wine and beer list featuring Mediterranean and DC area vineyards and breweries.

"From our authentic charcoal grill to the imported Turkish decor, we are excited to serve up a truly Mediterranean experience at Agora and are thrilled to be bringing our very best to this vibrant corner of northern Virginia," said Agora Chef Ghassan Jarrouj in a statement.

Agora Tysons will be located on the ground floor of the Nouvelle building. The 4,000-square-foot restaurant will feature Turkish decor, a mezzanine level, a 12-seat chef’s bar overlooking the kitchen, a charcoal grill and custom brick oven.

Agora Tysons will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.