Fiola (restaurant)

Fiola
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Restaurant information
Established2011
Owner(s)Fabio and Maria Trabocchi
Head chefFabio Trabocchi
Food typeItalian cuisine
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
CityWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38°53′38″N 77°01′14″W / 38.8938°N 77.0205°W / 38.8938; -77.0205
Websitewww.fioladc.com

Fiola is an Italian restaurant located in Washington, D.C. that opened in 2011.[1] It has received positive reviews in The Washington Post.[2] It is one of several restaurants owned by the couple Fabio and Maria Trabocchi in the city.[3] The Trabocchis have announced plans to open a second location in Miami.[4]

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the United States Capitol and the White House, U.S. politicians are regularly seen eating at Fiola, including President Barack Obama[5] and First Lady Michelle Obama.[6] In September 2018, at the height of the controversy over the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination, Senator Ted Cruz and his wife were confronted by protesters at the restaurant, after which they left.[7] This led to criticism on websites such as Yelp.[8]

Awards

  • 2012 Bon Appétit 50 Best New Restaurants in America[9]
  • 2012 Best New Restaurant, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington[10]
  • 2014 Best Formal Dining Restaurant, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington[11]
  • 2017-2023 Michelin Guide, one Michelin Star 1 star[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Sietsema, Tom (October 12, 2010). "Fabio Trabocchi to open Fiola in spring 2011". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Sietsema, Tom (October 12, 2017). "Fiola is Italian for luxurious". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Krystal, Becky (December 12, 2016). "The team behind Fiola is opening a new Italian restaurant on Tuesday". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Rojas, Warren (June 12, 2018). "Empire Builder Fabio Trabocchi Is Exporting Michelin-Starred Fiola to Miami". Eater. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Spiegel, Anna (August 31, 2015). "Spotted: President Obama Visits Fiola". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Judkis, Maura (February 14, 2013). "Michelle Obama dined at Fiola last night". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  7. ^ Selk, Avi (September 25, 2018). "Ted Cruz and wife are shouted out of D.C. restaurant over his support for Kavanaugh". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  8. ^ Galarza, Daniella (September 25, 2018). "Protesters Heckle Ted Cruz Until He Flees D.C. Restaurant". Eater. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Knowlton, Andrew (August 28, 2012). "Top 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  10. ^ Voelker, Jessica (June 25, 2012). "Here's the List of Restaurants That Won 2012 RAMMY Awards". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  11. ^ Spiegel, Anna (June 23, 2014). "2014 RAMMY Award Winners Announced". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  12. ^ Sidman, Jessica (October 13, 2016). "12 DC Restaurants Earn Michelin Stars". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
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