Fiola (restaurant) explained
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 [12]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Sietsema . Tom . Fabio Trabocchi to open Fiola in spring 2011 . The Washington Post . October 12, 2010 . January 27, 2019 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202227/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/12/AR2010101202677.html . live .
- News: Fiola is Italian for luxurious. Sietsema. Tom. October 12, 2017. The Washington Post. September 27, 2018. October 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181003002222/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/fiola-review-italian-ecstasy-in-the-nations-capital/2016/05/10/c8182104-16dd-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html. live.
- News: The team behind Fiola is opening a new Italian restaurant on Tuesday. Krystal. Becky. December 12, 2016. The Washington Post. September 27, 2018.
- Web site: Empire Builder Fabio Trabocchi Is Exporting Michelin-Starred Fiola to Miami. Rojas. Warren. June 12, 2018. Eater. September 27, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044014/https://dc.eater.com/2018/6/12/17453020/fabio-trabocchi-fiola-miami-basic-burger-courthouse-closing. live.
- News: Spiegel . Anna . Spotted: President Obama Visits Fiola . Washingtonian Magazine . August 31, 2015 . November 29, 2018 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030326/https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/08/31/spotted-president-obama-visits-fiola/ . live .
- News: Judkis . Maura . Michelle Obama dined at Fiola last night . The Washington Post . February 14, 2013 . November 29, 2018 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113101/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2013/02/14/michelle-obama-dined-at-fiola-last-night/ . live .
- News: Selk . Avi . Ted Cruz and wife are shouted out of D.C. restaurant over his support for Kavanaugh . The Washington Post . September 25, 2018 . November 29, 2018 . November 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142023/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/09/25/ted-cruz-and-wife-shouted-out-of-d-c-restaurant-over-his-support-for-kavanaugh/ . live .
- Web site: Protesters Heckle Ted Cruz Until He Flees D.C. Restaurant. Galarza. Daniella. September 25, 2018. Eater. September 27, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044013/https://www.eater.com/2018/9/25/17900370/protesters-ted-cruz-brett-kavanaugh-heckled-dc-restaurant-fiola. live.
- News: Knowlton . Andrew . Top 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012 . Bon Appétit . August 28, 2012 . November 29, 2018 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071536/https://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/best-new-restaurants/slideshow/top-50-best-new-restaurants-2012 . live .
- News: Voelker . Jessica . Here's the List of Restaurants That Won 2012 RAMMY Awards . Washingtonian Magazine . June 25, 2012 . November 29, 2018 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071444/https://www.washingtonian.com/2012/06/25/heres-the-list-of-restaurants-who-won-2012-rammy-awards/ . live .
- News: Spiegel . Anna . 2014 RAMMY Award Winners Announced . Washingtonian Magazine . June 23, 2014 . November 29, 2018 . November 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030338/https://www.washingtonian.com/2014/06/23/2014-rammy-award-winners-announced/ . live .
- News: Sidman . Jessica . 12 DC Restaurants Earn Michelin Stars . Washingtonian Magazine . October 13, 2016 . November 29, 2018 . November 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181129033404/https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/10/13/12-dc-restaurants-earn-michelin-stars/ . live .