BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier

In the 2009 annual vote for best restaurants and chefs in the Washington DC metro area, Chef Robert Wiedmaier was honored to receive the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s RAMMY award for “Chef of the Year.”

Please check out the latest links by Chef Wiedmaier!

Chef prepares live Maine Scallops at http://www.hulu.com/watch/191627/the-chefs-kitchen-live-maine-scallops

Watch him create DELICIOUS Cherries Camembert at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58nyGk9aDi8

Chef talks about the importance of using the whole animal as he prepares Lamb Madeira Sauce at Brabo at http://chefbites.tv/2010/11/brabo

Please join us in celebrating our Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for lists that offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Come by soon to try some of our gorgeous wines for yourself!

People are talking! 

Take a look at what our fans are saying...!

See one bloggers "Lunch Encounter" at The Butcher's Block at http://midnightsnack.wordpress.com/

 Go to http://socialstudiesdc.com/2011/09/dcs-best-martini/ to see Sommelier, David Kurka make his “Reverse Martini”!

 Read about our 3 Kings of Italy Wine Dinner event at http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-we-can-eat/post/the-lofty-heights-and-prices-of-italian-wines/2011/10/18/gIQAgqRMxL_blog.html

 And at: http://www.carlylecommunity.org/?p=4856

 Read the Washington Post every Wednesday to see the latest and greatest in food in the DC area!  We were recently featured for our Fall Harvest Dinner!

 Eater loved our Fall Harvest Dinner! Read more at http://dc.eater.com/ to read his blog!

 Don’t miss out on having fun! Be sure to check out the Washingtonian Best Bites Blog to find out the latest of what’s going on in the area.  Our cupcake demonstration is listed at: http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/restaurants/bestbites/21214.html

Our Halloween Cupcake Decorating Demonstration is featured currently in the Alexandria Gazette in “Celebrate Halloween with Kimptons”

Vote for The Butcher's Block as best sandwich in the DC area!  We are featured among a great list of competitors in the Going Out Guide at http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-gurus/post/poll-which-dc-sandwich-shop-is-tops/2011/11/03/gIQAXOrKjM_blog.html

Find out this bloggers choices for where to go and what to do for a hassle-free Thanksgiving dinner!  Brabo is featured as THE place to be for your holiday dining out experience. Meanwhile, The Butcher's Block rates as the takes the stress of dinner at home away!  Click the link to read the full article!  http://diningindc.net/

BRABO recognizes that every one of our guests has different tastes and dining preferences. Therefore, we are more than happy to offer vegan and vegetarian dishes in addition to our daily menus. Our entire team is committed to making BRABO the best dining experience in Old Town Alexandria. We also serve several gluten free options for any visitors with food allergies. If you have certain requests, please let your server or Chef Wiedmaier know, as our team is very familiar with our vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, and will be more than willing to help you choose a signature dish to suit your preferences

In a recent hunting trip, The Travel Channel's, Andrew Zimmer shot a deer that is now featured at Brabo in some amazing venison dishes created by Chef Chris Watson!  Read more at:

http://blog.travelchannel.com/bizarre-foods/read/from-texas-field-to-d-c-table/

Take a look at the Washington Post article this week featuring Randall Lineback Veal - available at The Butcher's Block!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/for-meat-thats-a-cut-above-try-randall-lineback/2011/12/13/gIQA6zfS7O_story.html

Join us for a "Grand Tasting" of 3 flights of wines presented by David O'Reilly, Winemaker and Owner of Owen Roe. 

The "Grand Tasting" will be followed by a 5 course tasting menu featuring the best wines of the Pacific Northwest.  See the complete menu under the "menus" tab! The cost is $125 per person + tax + gratuity.

Don't miss this amazing dinner and wine presentation! Reservations are limited, so make yours now by calling 703.894.3440.

Read more about Owen Roe wines at http://owenroe.com/news.php

Pick up the January 2012 edition of the Washingtonian! Brabo Tasting Room is named one of the "100 Very Best"! 

But we all ready knew that!

We have lots in store for the month of February! Check out our full calendar of events under the menus tab.

Let the Butcher's Block prepare everything you need for your Superbowl party. We offer a wide range of mains and sides including wings, ribs and Chef Watson's famous hot dog chili. Check out the pre-order menu for a complete list of our delicious options under the menus tab!

Let the Butcher's Block take the stress out of Valentine's Day. We're putting together some particularly easy and beautiful dishes for the special occasion including stuffed quail, beef wellington for two, chocolate dipped strawberries, beautiful little individual cheese cakes and a assortment of sides that will perfectly compliment your meal. Check out the menus tab for more details! 

Bring your Valentine to Brabo to enjoy an amazing meal by Brabo Chef, Chris Watson!  $85++ per person includes a five course meal.  Purchase the wine pairing option for another $45 per person and enjoy the amazing wines, carefully chosen by Brabo Sommelier, David Kurka!  See the complete menu under the “menus” tab!

Reservations are going fast! Call the restaurant at 703.894.3440 to reserve your space now!