The Dinner Table at Love Makoto (DC)

A Dinner Party With Strangers & New Friends In DC

A 3-course Japanese izakaya dinner from a chef who trained under Morimoto and appeared on Iron Chef. A buzzy, high-energy space inspired by Japan's late-night food culture. A room full of interesting people you haven't met yet — and seat rotations that guarantee you will.

This is The Dinner Table Club: a dinner party with strangers that somehow feels like dinner with friends by the end of the night.

_"The demographic of attendees was awesome, and exactly what I am looking for."_ — DC Guest

How It Works

You'll arrive at Love, Makoto on Massachusetts Avenue and meet the group over a complimentary glass of wine. Once everyone's settled in, we'll sit down for a 3-course family-style Japanese dinner, with two seat rotations between courses so you meet everyone at the table. Our host facilitates the evening with light conversation prompts and seat rotations. By dessert, you'll have exchanged numbers with people you'll actually want to see again.

About the Venue

Love, Makoto is Celebrity Chef Makoto Okuwa's return to Washington, DC — a culinary love letter to the city where he launched his career at Sushi Taro over two decades ago. In the years since, he's been head sushi chef for Masaharu Morimoto, appeared on Iron Chef, and opened restaurants spanning Miami, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

This is our second time hosting at Love, Makoto, and we couldn't be more excited to host The Dinner Table community back at one of DC's most ambitious restaurants.

Family-Style Dinner Service

Agenda

- _1 Complimentary Drink: a glass of wine served at check-in._ - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Family-Style Dinner Service

- _Guests will switch seats between courses!_ - 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing Announcements

Menu on Offer

_All courses will be served Izakaya-style on the tables for the guests to share throughout each course._

COURSE ONE

_Garlic \| Chili \| Soy Sauce (v+)_

_Spicy Aioli \| Serrano (gf) / 4pc per order_

_Chili Oil \| Garlic \| Cilantro (df)_

_Hot Honey \| Chili \| Lemon \| Ranch (v)_

COURSE TWO

- Spicy Tuna Roll - POTATO STIX

_Aonori \| Black Olive Aioli (df,v) / 6pc per order_

_Chicken Thigh \| Tokyo Scallion \| Ume Miso (df)_

_Eggplant \| Tama Miso \| Ginger (v,df)_

COURSE THREE / DESSERT

FAQs

- Generally, we've seen the age range of our events to be between 25-40 years old. That's not to say anyone outside of that range can't attend! 2. What's the difference between General Admission tickets and Men & Women tickets?

- We've created gendered tickets to ensure a relatively even distribution of guests at our events. GA is open to anyone. 3. Can I come alone?

- Yes, we encourage it! Our goal at The Dinner Table is to create meaningful connections through cuisine and art. Many of our guests leave with new friends at the end of the event. 4. What is your refund policy?

- We understand sometimes things come up, and that's why we offer a full credit to your next event if you cancel ten days before the event 5. Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?

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