Living Italian
Italian design dictates the trend, catches our eye, styles our homes and our wardrobes, and speaks to us deeply. 1. Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth…
Textured Italy
by Scott Conant What I love about Italy from a design perspective are the textures of the country. Whether it’s reclaimed wood, stone or…
An Italian Accent
Chef Scott Conant from Scarpetta I grew up in an Italian-American household and have always gravitated toward all things Italian. For me, it’s really…
Flavor Balance by Chef Robert Wiedmaier
Salt, sugar, and fat: the three culprits that make processed foods so irresistible. I use them all in my cooking too, just a little…
Why I Love This Place
Guests of the house share their favorite things. Kelly Meade Kelly Meade is an analyst who lives and works in Old Town Alexandria. She…
Congressional Seafood
Dover sole and scallop mousseline, butternut squash puree Reeling In Quality Every great meal starts with the finest ingredients, and when it comes to…
Amuse Bouche of Swedish Shrimp in Saffron Creme Brûlée
Makes 24 mini crème brûlées Ingredients 3 shallots, sliced 1 sprig thyme pinch of saffron 1/2 quart cream salt and pepper 3 eggs 2…
Brown Sugar –Glazed Bison Short Rib with Baby Bok Choy , Candied Ginger, and Red Wine Reduction
Serves 8 Ingredients Eight 14-oz bone-in bison short ribs salt and pepper 1/4 lb butter 3 carrots 1 large onion 1 quart demi-glace 2…
Classic Mussels Garlic, Shallot, Vermouth
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbs unsalted butter 1 tbs minced garlic 1 tbs minced shallot 1 lb Penn Cove mussels, cleaned and debearded, in…
Mussels
What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been “Ever since I worked at Aux Beaux Champs at Washington D.C.’s Four Seasons, I have always had…