Awards
ZAGAT, Washington DC’s Most Popular 2010, 2009, 2008
ZAGAT, Top Food Ratings 2010, 2009
Washingtonian magazine’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, 2007, 2008, 2009
Recent Press
- January 1, 2011
“When he’s not cooking mouthwatering dishes at Café Atlántico, head chef Richard Brandenburg is riding his motorcycle into the Zen zone.”
“Meet the Chefs: Richard Brandenburg at Café Atlántico and Bryan Moscatello at Zola”, On Tap, January 1, 2011
- December 22, 2010
“Café Atlántico’s new head chef, Richard Brandenburg explains why the holiday season can be both the best of times and the worst of times for a chef. “
The List for December 21st – January 11th
- October 1, 2010
Chef Richard Brandenburg was featured in Metrocurean 5 Bites feature
“Chef 5 Bites: Richard Brandenburg, www.metrocurean.com, October 1, 2010
- March 18, 2009
“Jill Zimorski’s wildly creative cocktail list (all items $11) features a steady roster of nine drinks and one or two seasonal specials. Her Faux Syrah Syrah tastes just like wine, but it’s made with vodka, blackberry purée, black pepper, and a smoke infusion, and the margarita is served with salt-lime “air.””
“The 75 Best Bars in Washington”, Washingtonian magazine, March 2009
- January 13, 2009
“Best for: Weekend brunch, called Latino dim sum on Sunday; a first date (seasonal cocktails, mojitos, guacamole prepared tableside); pretheater dining that leans on the appetizer menu; postshow warmers…the staff is smart and interested.”
#70 Washingtonian magazine’s “100 Very Best Restaurants, January 2009, ** (out of 4)
