AMERICA’S TOP-RATED

RESTAURANTS & CHEFS 2008
These restaurants were selected by John Mariani as America’s Top 20 Restaurants 2008
(not in order of preference). The content of this overview was written by the editorial
staff of the Chefs In America Awards Foundation.

SAMPLE MENU

Appetizers

Beet Fantasia: Three Varieties of Roasted Beets, Beet Mousse and
Citrus Salsa

A Tin of Sin: American Ossetra Caviar with a Crab and Cucumber Rillette

Carpaccio of Herb Crusted Baby Lamb with Tabouli and Rosemary Mustard

Poached Pullet Egg in Oxtail Consommé with Porcini Mushrooms and Shaved Burgundy Truffle

Menu Highlights

Pan Roasted Maine Lobster with Baby Bok Choy, Grapefruit and Citrus
Butter Sauce

Beef Two Ways: A Pecan Crusted Barbequed Short Rib, Paired with a Miniature Filet Mignon Wrapped in Swiss Chard

Veal Parmesan Reincarnated: Prosciutto Wrapped, Pan Roasted Loin of Veal with Spinach Raviolini and Parmesan Broth

Sesame Crusted Alaskan Sablefish with Baby Shrimp and Artichokes

THE INN AT

LITTLE WASHINGTON

Selecting The Inn at Little Washington as one of the top ten restaurants in the world, The International Herald Tribune hailed Patrick O’Connell as “a rare chef with a sense of near perfect taste, like a musician with perfect pitch.” Reviewers call it the “Promised Land”, and its patrons are known as “pilgrims”.

The Inn’s dining room is pure fantasy – a wondrous cocoon of luxury. Rose colored, silk lampshades float above each table creating a private romantic world below. Patrick’s creations arrive at one of the 30 intimate tables as if served by invisible hands, course after course more dazzling than the last. From the award winning 14,000 bottle wine cellar, which includes the finest offerings from Bordeaux, Burgundy, California and Virginia, the Sommelier plays matchmaker between you, your dinner and the wine.

CHEF PATRICK O’CONNELL
Says Chef Parick O’Connell, “Ever since we opened The Inn at Little Washington in 1978, we’ve never really thought of it as a ‘restaurant’ – just a hideaway in the country owned by two people who like to entertain a lot. For over 26 years it has felt as if we have been hosting one continuous house party. A successful party, like a great film or work of art, elevates the spirit, makes people feel life is worth living and enhances a guest’s self esteem… It has taken me a long time to realize that what I’ve been doing over the last quarter century at The Inn at Little Washington is evolving and refining many of the dishes I grew up with and making them relevant to a new century while keeping their soul intact — building a sort of culinary bridge between the past and future.”

Restaurant: THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON

Chef: Patrick O’Connell

Reservations: 540-675-3800

Address: Main Street

Washington, VA 22747

Web: www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

Cuisine: Refined American Cuisine