OYA is Still Doing Its Thing in DC!

Yes, it's definitely an oldie in terms of DC restaurant years. Having been an establishment in Penn Quarter for close to seven years now, OYA is the premier restaurant out of Errol Lawrence and Nancy Koide's Santoy Hospitality Group and the first of a trio (SEI and Sax now included in the mix) and serves a blend of Japanese, French, and American fusion cuisine. You'd think after several years and with several new hot spots opening in the District the place would get stagnant, boring, and become so yesterday. However, OYA continues to reinvent itself with both tapas-sized small plates and large entrees, seasonal specialities, and a fabulous wine selection from DC Sommelier extraordinaire Andrew Stover himself (www.chiefvino.com). I went with a group of girlfriends for the evening, and while the ambiance is just as impressive each time you go, continued to be wowed by the awesome dishes (LOVED the surf & turf small plate; didn't make me leave feeling bulbous as surf & turf has the tendency to do). Plus, the happy hour is reasonable and situated in the fashion forward lounge area, complete with chandeliers, marble walls, and cow skin rugs. With a friendly staff, gorgeous interior, and still delicious menu items, OYA is here to stay and shouldn't be overlooked.