photo by Birch Thomas
From a press release:
“The Occidental, Stephen Starr’s glamorous reimagining of the legendary Washington restaurant that once drew the world’s most important statesmen for the ultimate in power dining, is set to open its doors on March 5 at the historic Willard Hotel (1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW). (more…)
From an email:
“James Beard-award winning restaurateur Stephen Starr of STARR Restaurants is soon set to resurrect a gilded era of Washington power dining with the reimagining of The Occidental, his most glamorous, decadent DC restaurant yet. The iconic venue that once drew the world’s most important politicos will open – or rather, reopen – in early 2025 at the Willard Hotel, in the very space long occupied by its namesake. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Washington diners will finally be able to land a table at Pastis, the chic, perennially packed New York Parisian bistro, when James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally open their DC location in Union Market District on January 25. Pastis occupies a former warehouse at 1323 4th St. NE, featuring 250 seats, an outdoor dining chalet, and more. (more…)