Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Philotimo, chef and restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli’s soaring downtown tribute to Grecian food, ...

Philotimo–literally, “the love of honor”–is a sense of love for family, community, and country. It’s a joyful hospitality and sense of nobility enshrined in Greek culture. The notion that we all have ...

Chef Nick Stefanelli’s sleek Greek restaurant Philotimo has faced a series of troubles since its high-profile announcement in 2019. First, its downtown DC opening was delayed due to the pandemic and ...

As a kid, fitting in with your classmates always seems to be paramount, while standing out is social exile. In the 80s, being smart meant that you were a ‘nerd’, and dumbing it down for the sake of ...

‘Love of honour’, its official translation, is a utilitarian yet insufficient attempt to convey the constellation of virtues squeezed into the word’s four syllables. In his second summer in the ...

Evan Caplan is a food and travel writer based in Washington, D.C. He covers bars and restaurants, dishes and drinks, and the people and politics behind our food. He currently serves as the food ...

The main dining area at Philotimo, with seating for 62 and 10 at the bar, is highlighted by plenty of wood, natural stones and fibers and was inspired in part by the Greek islands and in part with a ...

While addressing an audience in Athens, Greece, during his final international tour, President Obama mentioned a Greek word that we could all learn to use given the election results. The word ...

Philotimo is a Greek word that is without definition but impacts the world beyond imagination. The word philotimo comes from the Greek root words “filos,” meaning friend, and “timi,” meaning honor.

Philotimo is a Greek word that is without definition but impacts the world beyond imagination. The word philotimo comes from the Greek root words “filos,” meaning friend, and “timi,” meaning honor.