Elmina is a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant in Washington DC by celebrated chef and restaurateur, Eric Adjepong. Influenced by his love for global cuisines, the aim is a bold dining experience that …

2 days ago · Elmina in Washington, DC is Top Chef finalist and Food Network star Eric Adjepong’s modern Ghanaian restaurant, inspired by the historic coastal town in Ghana. Here, West African …

Feb 20, 2025 · Elmina reaches into his roots, “redefining and reclaiming” West African history and cuisine. Named for a fishing port infamous for its castle from which enslaved Africans would board...

Discover contemporary Ghanaian cuisine at Elmina in Washington DC. Featuring a diverse menu of traditional dishes, cocktails, and private dining options.

Named after the historic coastal town in Ghana, Elmina is more than a restaurant; it’s a celebration of the region’s wealth—its flavors, stories, music, architecture, and enduring cultural legacy.

Elmina is home to the annual Bakatue Festival, a celebration of the sea and the local fishing culture, held on the first Tuesday of July each year. Bakatue translated means "the opening of the lagoon" or …

Mar 13, 2025 · Elmina, from Eric Adjepong of “Top Chef” fame, shines a light on fufu, kelewele and more treasures from Ghana.

Oct 18, 2025 · Under the auspices of the Dutch West Indies Company, around 30,000 slaves a year passed through Elmina until 1814 when the Dutch slave trade was abolished. Ceded to the British in …

Discover upcoming guest chef dinners and events at Elmina, a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant in Washington DC. Experience unique culinary collaborations in an inviting setting.

Elmina became the center of Portuguese trade on the Gold Coast in gold and, later, slaves. The castle became a depot from which enslaved Africans from the interior were sold and shipped to Brazil and …