Barmini Chef Rob Credit : Rey Lopez
Oyster Credit : Rey Lopez Rooster
Maydan Rooster Chef Vikram Sunderam
N O M I N A T E D C H E F S & RESTAURANTS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE RESTAURANT GROUP Nominated for Outstanding Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj is a D . C . hospitality icon , a tireless , ever-charming restaurateur who visits every outpost of his sprawling portfolio every day . His beloved restaurants include Rasika ( 633 D St . NW ; 202-637-1222 ; rasikarestaurant . com ), a bar setter for modern Indian , Israeli-inspired Sababa ( 3311 Connecticut Ave . NW ; 202-244-6750 ; sababauptown . com ), and Modena ( 1100 New York Ave . NW ; 202-216-9550 ; modenadc . com ), a seasonally slanted , locavore-minded contemporary Italian restaurant . Walk-ups accepted , but reservations recommended .
MÉTIER Nominated for Outstanding Restaurant Tucked below their other award-garnering restaurant , Kinship , the ultra-chic , French-grounded restaurant is a partnership between renowned chef Eric Ziebold and his wife , Célia Laurent , who deftly handles the front of the house . The seven-course tasting menu experience changes every season , always highlighting indulgent delicacies , peak produce , and flawlessly executed techniques . Reservations highly recommended . 1015 7th St . NW ; 202-737-7500 ; metierdc . com
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