Washington in the 2000s

When DC Became a Fine Dining Capital Courtesy of José Andrés

Once considered a quiet city with limited dining options, the restaurant scene underwent a remarkable transformation. The rise of food as a recreational activity and the growing vibrancy of restaurants turned Washington into a dynamic food town. Leading the culinary revolution was Spanish-born chef José Andrés, whose restaurant Minibar, opened in 2002, defied traditional fine dining conventions.

When DC Became a Fine Dining Capital Courtesy of José Andrés

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    Washington in the 2000s

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    WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington at the dawn of the new millennium. From 9/11 and the D.C. sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and a baby panda’s birth, the region experienced great highs and lows. Meanwhile, a massive wave of investment and growth transformed Washington into a hip foodie mecca, as traces of the old D.C. grew fainter.

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