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By Alia Akkam
DESIGNING DC
The nation’s capital welcomes a barrage of stylish new restaurants
Politics may still be obligatory dinner chat at most tables in DC, but there’s a good chance the heated conversation
is now taking place in a good-looking dining room. The culinary scene is exploding here—with a slew of even more
anticipated eateries slated to make their debut in coming days. Here, we take a glimpse at some of the much-buzzed,
easy-on-the-eyes recent openings.
Azur > What was once home to José Andrés’ Café
Atlántico and America Eats—and before that, a power
station—in Chinatown, is now Azur, a four-level,
6,000-square-foot seafood restaurant. Natascha Folens of
Great Falls, Virginia-based NF Interiors says she wanted
people to walk in and say, “‘Wow, this is different,’ but then,
after they sit down to eat, the interior should enhance
the food experience, ultimately by being comfortable and
relaxed.” Inspired by the coast of her native Belgium, Folens
opted for white sconces and wicker stools popping against
an L-shaped Caesarstone bar and sand-colored walls;
tables crafted in Portugal from reclaimed wood floors; and
captain mirrors above a seating area brimming with Belgian
linen pillows. “From the bar, going up to the fourth floor, I
designed a custom chandelier that’s about forty-feet tall and
consists of sixty different globes, of about six different sizes,
to represent underwater air bubbles. It is the key feature
and brings together all the different floors of the restaurant.
My mission was to design a seafood restaurant without the
tackiness of nautical fixtures—it had to be subtle and classy,”
she says.
Photo by GREG POWERS
Photo by GREG POWERS
Del Campo > Throughout South America, there are
majestic country homes called estancias. It is these rustic
abodes—most specifically his grandmother’s—that inspired
chef Victor Albisu’s design vision when opening his new
upscale Chinatown grill, Del Campo. Reflecting its menu of
smoky meats and vegetables, Del Campo’s ambiance has a
casually appealing “heaviness and darkness” to match, says
Allison Cooke, senior restaurant designer of local firm CORE,
who oversaw the project. Upon entry, for example, a leatherwrapped wine bar instills an aura of subtle masculinity.
Textured corduroy-upholstered booths, concrete walls,
smoked oak floors, and handcarved cedar doors extend the
vibe, while an oversized antique mirror over the backbar
complements the equally graceful vintage chandeliers that
connect the dining room and lounge. “Victor,” says Cooke,
“wanted the space to feel reminiscent of wearing a suit jacket
with torn jeans.”
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