L'Avant-Garde
Day 2: 5-Course Polished Parisian Tasting Series
Opened at the end of 2022, this elegant Georgetown eatery that made such 2024 lists as Infatuation’s “Best French in D.C.” and Eater’s “Fantastic French in D.C.” also placed in the top 10 of Washingtonian’s “100 Best Restaurants in DC” and was listed in the “Top 6 Favorites” of Washington Post’s esteemed restaurant critic Tom Sietsema. Chef/Co-Owner Sébastien Giannini, a native of the French Riviera who has had two decades of experience leading the kitchen brigades at some of the most prestigious restaurants of France, Canada, and the US, has created a menu that celebrates classic French cuisine, from onion soup to bouillabaisse, beef tartare, lobster thermidor, filet mignon rossini, crème brûlée, and so much more. And the cherry on top of the mousse? It’s all served in a quintessential historic Georgetown row house that sports such features as ornate wood-burning fireplaces and hardwood floors. “An Ode to Paris in the Heart of Washington, D.C.,” is how L’Avant Garde refers to itself, and Washingtonian calls it a “thrilling French hot spot.” We can’t wait to visit!
About the Host:
Sébastien Giannini
Chef/Owner
A French Riviera native, Chef Sébastien Giannini holds over two decades of experience leading the kitchen at some of the most prestigious restaurants in France, Canada, and the US (including 2-Michelin-Starred Le Kilimanjaro and Leï Mouscardins and Michelin-Starred L’Ile Rousse). He has called DC home since 2017, when he relaunched the Alhambra restaurant as Executive Chef of the St Regis.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below. No courses have been marked spicy for this event.
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Cauliflower Velouté
petit basque cheese, piedmont hazelnut, dry raisins
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Tuna Tartare
preserved orange, medjool date purée, roasted almond, kumquat jelly
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Branzino Grenobloise
turmeric potato, beurre blanc, basil purée
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Truffle Brie & Prosciutto
brie de meaux, mascarpone, peeled burgundy truffle
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Maca-Role
vanilla macaron, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, almond
L'Avant-Garde
2915 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007
Event FAQs
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the menu is Gluten-Free and Shellfish-Free. The restaurant WILL be providing substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Fish, Nuts, Alliums, and Mushrooms. Please note, the restaurant WILL NOT be able to make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
