Kinship is chef Eric Ziebold’s Michelin-recognized New American restaurant at 1015 7th St NW, in Washington’s Mount Vernon Triangle near the Shaw border. Ziebold, formerly of CityZen, opened it in 2016 with his wife, Célia Laurent. Diners come for refined, indulgent cooking served in a relaxed room that suits both a date night and a milestone celebration.
The à la carte menu is grouped under themes such as Craft, History, Ingredients, and Indulgence, so you can build a meal around technique, nostalgia, or pure richness. The lobster French toast is the dish regulars talk about most. The roast chicken for two is the table’s centerpiece. The dining room is warm and polished, with a fireplace lounge and an open sightline toward the kitchen. Downstairs, the couple runs Métier, a more intimate tasting-menu restaurant for diners who want the full prix-fixe experience.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings, especially when conventions fill the Walter E. Washington Convention Center across the street. Weeknight seatings are easier to get, and the bar welcomes walk-ins for a cocktail and a few plates. Mention any special occasion when you reserve. The Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Metro station on the Green and Yellow lines is a short walk away, and Chinatown and Capital One Arena are close enough for a show or game afterward. Check current hours and menus on the restaurant’s official site before you go, since both change seasonally.
