Iskandar Restaurant Group

IRG CONCEPTS

Ramzi Iskandar is the Founder and CEO of IRG Concepts, a Washington, D.C.–based restaurant group dedicated to creating original dining concepts that celebrate culture, storytelling, and hospitality. With more than a decade of experience building restaurants in the DMV area, Ramzi has developed a portfolio of distinct brands that each reflect a balance of authenticity, innovation, and design.

At the heart of IRG Concepts is a belief that restaurants are not just places to eat — they are experiences. Each concept is built with a narrative and an atmosphere that transport guests, from the music and design to the food and service.

The Vision

Ramzi’s mission with IRG Concepts is to elevate the restaurant experience in the DMV by introducing story-driven brands that connect people through food and culture. Each restaurant under the IRG umbrella is more than a business; it is a carefully crafted destination designed to spark conversation, celebrate heritage, and set new standards for hospitality.

With a growing portfolio, multiple openings ahead, and a team dedicated to operational excellence, IRG Concepts continues to shape the region’s culinary landscape with concepts that are original, immersive, and built to last.

IRG Concepts is a Washington DC / VA/ MD company led by restaurateur Ramzi A. Iskandar

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Current Concepts

Tio Pelé

A charcoal chicken concept that blends bold Brazilian inspiration with Lebanese flavors.

CARAMELLA CAFE

A café that evokes the nostalgia of Lebanon, where home-cooked flavors and comfort meet a refined atmosphere.

VILLA YARA

Yara, the one with the golden locks. through them a lifetime sways and every star reveals its secrets.

THE BLOCK | Bakery

A Mediterranean Kitchen offering pides & pies. A hand-picked selection of cold and hot mezza and kabobs.

SIR SANDWICH CO.

Flavored hookah & Middle Eastern plates offered in a warehouselike space with cool, offbeat decor.

BURGER 7

Quality. Stacked – USDA Certified Organic Grass Fed Beef Burgers & Hotdogs – Real Italian gelato & Milkshakes

CLOUD LOUNGE

Cloud Lounge provides the cleanest and best hookah brands, and an experienced and knowledgeable staff.

Upcoming Concepts

La Omri

A Modern Mediterranean Experience

La Omri — “My Life.”

Inspired by Mediterranean culture, La Omri is more than a restaurant — it’s a refined dining and social experience driven by flavor, atmosphere, and energy.

Lamis

LAn Arabic name symbolizing softness and elegance.

Welcome to Lamis — a place to slow down, indulge your senses, and experience Mediterranean warmth through refined flavors and timeless hospitality.

Past Concepts

TARBOUCH CAFE

At Tarbouch, we believe that food is the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together.

FALAFEL STREET

Popular, charitable counter serve offering falafel bowls, salads & sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.

PITA POUCH

select your base and build on it with your favorite Mediterranean flavored meats, toppings & sauces.

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IRG CONCEPTS