National Museum of Women in the Arts – 25th Anniversary Gala Auction
Auction Ends: Apr 25, 2012 08:00 PM EDT

Dining

Dinner for Two at Ristorante i Ricchi

Item Number
212
Estimated Value
200 USD
Sold
190 USD to Orlandomom
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Since 1989, those seeking authentic Tuscan and regional Italian Cuisine in Washington, D.C. have turned to Christianne Ricchi for a wonderful traditional Italian dining experience. You will select from signature family recipes that have received numerous awards and the highest national ratings for the outstanding management of the i Ricchi kitchen and dining room. In 1997, President Luigi Scalfaro of Italy awarded i Ricchi with the most prestigious honor of Italian dining, the INSEGNA DEL RISTORANTE ITALIANO, which confirmed it’s status as one of the best Italian restaurants in the world.

Attentive service and a warm, rustic atmosphere showplace the straight forward dishes of the Tuscan region, which include prime aged beef grilled over live embers, simple pasta dishes and risottos, grilled seafood and fowl, freshly baked bread, and homemade desserts. Tortelloni al Burro e Salvia - thinly rolled pasta enclosing generous amounts of ricotta and spinach that is handmade fresh daily and dressed with a butter and fresh sage sauce - is a Ricchi family favorite and can be found on the regular menu.

In addition to these diverse offerings, the menu features a selection of daily specials that include fresh fish and classic cuts of meat such as prime rib and veal shank. The open kitchen meets the dining room at a wood-burning hearth, which serves as the focal point of the restaurant and the source of the live oak embers that produce the signature taste of fabulous grilled items. The flames of the oven are complimented by the golden hues of the walls, Della Robbia-style murals, and terracotta floors that come together to complete the Tuscan experience.

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