Fall Brings Bevy of Tasty New Restaurants to District's Neighborhoods
Rasika
Entrepreneur Ashok Bajaj built a reputation by operating some of Washington, DC's finest restaurants, including Bombay Club, The Oval Room and 701 Restaurant. This Fall, he expands his culinary empire with another venue, Rasika. Located in the booming Penn Quarter neighborhood, the eatery will specialize in Indian tawa (griddle) and sigri (barbeque) cooking styles. The name itself means "flavors" and customers can expect an impressive variety of Indian spices and combinations.
Zengo
After a successful opening in Denver in 2004, chef/owner Richard Sandoval will open his second Zengo restaurant in Washington, DC. Literally meaning "give or take" in Japanese, menu items pair Sandoval's Latin culinary background with the Asian specialties to create mixes such as whole black grouper with ancho chile dust and sweet 'n sour sauce. The new restaurant promises to complement the cuisine with a tempting selection of mojitos and margaritas. The fusion restaurant will open in Downtown's Gallery Place this September.
Dino
Gather a group of friends for authentic Italian food and wine at Dino (3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW), a new restaurant by Dean Gold. The restaurant is styled after the cafes and eateries Gold and his wife visited in Italy, and even includes Italian and family art from their personal collection. Chef Johnny Neilsen cooks up rustic dishes from Venice and Southern Tuscany (Montaclino) including lots of crostini and cicchetti (Venetian snacks), an assortment of pastas, grilled and rotisserie meats and fresh seafood. These menu items, made from only the freshest ingredients, range in price from $1.75 to $18. Diners can also enjoy a fine selection of Italian and American wines with more than 120 selections for less than $60. The 104-seat venue opens July 6, serving dinner from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).
(Source:Washington.org)
Entrepreneur Ashok Bajaj built a reputation by operating some of Washington, DC's finest restaurants, including Bombay Club, The Oval Room and 701 Restaurant. This Fall, he expands his culinary empire with another venue, Rasika. Located in the booming Penn Quarter neighborhood, the eatery will specialize in Indian tawa (griddle) and sigri (barbeque) cooking styles. The name itself means "flavors" and customers can expect an impressive variety of Indian spices and combinations.
Zengo
After a successful opening in Denver in 2004, chef/owner Richard Sandoval will open his second Zengo restaurant in Washington, DC. Literally meaning "give or take" in Japanese, menu items pair Sandoval's Latin culinary background with the Asian specialties to create mixes such as whole black grouper with ancho chile dust and sweet 'n sour sauce. The new restaurant promises to complement the cuisine with a tempting selection of mojitos and margaritas. The fusion restaurant will open in Downtown's Gallery Place this September.
Dino
Gather a group of friends for authentic Italian food and wine at Dino (3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW), a new restaurant by Dean Gold. The restaurant is styled after the cafes and eateries Gold and his wife visited in Italy, and even includes Italian and family art from their personal collection. Chef Johnny Neilsen cooks up rustic dishes from Venice and Southern Tuscany (Montaclino) including lots of crostini and cicchetti (Venetian snacks), an assortment of pastas, grilled and rotisserie meats and fresh seafood. These menu items, made from only the freshest ingredients, range in price from $1.75 to $18. Diners can also enjoy a fine selection of Italian and American wines with more than 120 selections for less than $60. The 104-seat venue opens July 6, serving dinner from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).
(Source:Washington.org)
