Friday, July 18, 2014

Arman's 19th Birthday at Estadio

We had Arman's 19th Birthday celebrations at the Estadio Spanish restaurant in D.C. on 14th and R 1520 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 202-319-1404

Haidar Karoum, executive chef of Estadio and Proof, is very creative and his creations are amazing. His first experience was at now-closed Gerard’s Place, later he worked with Michele Richard at Citronelle and at Restaurant Nora in Dupont Circle.

Overall experience tonight was 4-1/2 stars!
Light body, smooth and worked with most dishes- ***
Fried Potatoes with Aioli, tasty!- ***
Tortilla Española, Alioli, Sweet Hot Peppers- Delicious!- ***
Rhode Island Calamari a la Plancha & Salsa Verde, to die for!- *****

Sautéed Shrimp, Garlic, Parsley, Red Chili & Lemon; Loved the juice with bread- ****
Great Bread- ***
Grilled Octopus, Potato-Caper Salad & Pimenton - ****
Roasted Corn with cilantro, manchego and lime!- *****
Grilled Scallions, Romesco & Idiazábal- ****
Braised Beef Short Rib, Parsnip-Potato Puree, Horseradish; Very Original!- *****
Hanger Steak, Patatas Riojanas, Chorizo & Valdeon Sauce- **** 


Warm Pear Bread Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream, Toffee-Rum Sauce- ****
Idiazábal Manchego Cheesecake- *****

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