Restaurants

14th and T Street, NW

Dribble, dribble – water cannon:

“Chef Ryan Ratino is proud to announce the opening of his first restaurant in Washington, D.C., Bresca, a concept born out of his passion for the bounties of earth and years of studying European cooking techniques.

Bresca is inspired by the European movement of “bistronomy”, (a combination of the words Bistro and Gastronomy). The trend is characterized by a more vibrant, experimental and informal approach to cooking than traditional French cuisine. It is a simple style with the focus being the food, its bold flavors and the feelings that these combinations evoke.

An Ohio native, Chef Ratino has cooked in some of the most lauded restaurants in the country. (more…)

14th and T Street, NW

Well this is huge. Thanks to Grant for spotting this update on Bresca coming to the 1st floor of Policy at 14th and T Street, NW. In today’s Tom Sietsma chat in the Post he says:

“On a more delicious note, Ripple’s last chef, Ryan Ratino, tells me he plans to open a place of his own, Bresca, at 1906 14th St NW in September. He’ll be weaving aspects of fine-dining with a casual approach…Bresca’s drinks program will be created by the esteemed Juan Coronado, late of Barmini.”

STAY TUNED.