Dining CULINARY capital Washington, DC’s dining scene is awash in accolades, with Bon Appétit naming the District its 2016 Restaurant City of the Year and Zagat calling the nation’s capital 2016’s Hottest Food City. The District is also Michelin Guide -worthy, with its second edition released this past fall. AMONGDC’S MICHELINNODS Kinship Eric Ziebold’s take on modern American cuisine is a diner’s paradise in the Shaw neighborhood. Head to the basement and discover Métier , Ziebold’s multi-course, chef-driven concept. Plume Thomas Je erson’s kitchen gardens served as the inspiration for this downtown DC eatery. Culinary excellence is accompanied by a wine list consisting of more than 1,300 labels. Blue Duck Tavern Located in the Park Hyatt Washington D.C. , Blue Duck Tavern serves incredible farm-to-fork fare and an upscale brunch that is a local sensation. Pineapple and Pearls The Capitol Hill locale is famous for its 11-course tasting menu, creating an immersive dining experience that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Masseria Nicholas Stefanelli transports diners to the coast of Italy through prix-fixe perfection. The restaurant’s rustic decor only adds to its allure. FOR RESTAURANT ANDPRIVATE DININGLISTINGS see page 78 CELEBRITY CHEFS José Andrés The Spanish chef is a DC superstar, with Zaytinya , Oyamel , China Chilcano and Jaleo all considered local favorites. His experimental minibar earned two stars in DC’s Michelin Guide . Mike Isabella The Top Chef contestant has made a home in the District, with five restaurants including Arroz , where he fuses the cuisines of southern Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Marjorie Meek-Bradley Another Top Chef alum, Meek-Bradley is currently dazzling taste buds at Smoked and Stacked, which produces delicious pastrami and breakfast sandwiches. 26 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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