During my time in Tuscany I was inspired by the role of food in Italian culture. Food is a lifestyle in Tuscany; people know where their food comes from and how to prepare it. They seek comfort and quality in their food. I wanted to share that real food experience with Washington, D.C.
owner-chef christianne ricchi
Food Club Offering: May 17-22
Insalata Langarola
Celery, apple, and hazelnut salad with Grana Padano shavings
Risotto Verdure dell’ Orto
Imported Vialone Nano rice with spring garden vegetables – asparagus, baby chard, carrots, green beans, zucchini and peas
Pollo alla Marengo
Chicken Marengo with shrimp, mushrooms, and tomato
Meringata al Cioccolato
Baked chocolate meringue bombs with bittersweet chocolate mousse
Featured Wine: Renato Ratti Battaglione Barbera d’ Asti 2020, Piemonte
This delicious wine is a classic example of the versatile, Barbera d’Asti, balancing rich fruit, body, subtle tannins and a touch of bright acidity. Refined for a year in wooden barrels of different sizes, it is approachable in its youth and will age well up to a decade.
Ristorante i Ricchi
Location
1220 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Hours
Tuesday- Sunday: 5 -9pm
Closed on Mondays
Reservations
(202) 835-0459