Today marks the opening of Aiona, a new Mediterranean concept on K Street, occupying the space of the former Esquire Grill.
Aiona is the new project from husband-wife team Deneb Williams and Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou, who also own and operate Allora in East Sacramento. Allora serves three-, four- and five-course prix-fixe menus of upscale, refined Italian cuisine.
Whereas Allora’s dining room is quiet, serene, almost monastic, Aiona aims to be big, bright and boisterous…