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New Belgian Restaurant Gives Patrons a Taste of Official Washington After working as the personal chef to the Irish Ambassador for the past six years, Claudio Pirollo is bringing his food down-home, with the opening of his new restaurant, Et Voila! “I’ve enjoyed preparing meals for Senator Kennedy and Condoleeza Rice, but now I want to share my food with regular Washingtonians.” Et Voila!, located in the Palisades neighborhood, opened its doors on May 6th.
Chef Pirollo, who was named “Best Young Chef in Belgium” in 1994, features authentic Belgian cuisine in his new bistro-style restaurant. The menu includes such traditional items as Carbonnade á la flamande (Flemish ale-simmered beef stew) and sugary Lieges waffles. Using only the freshest organic ingredients, Pirollo is looking forward to introducing Washingtonians to the dishes he grew up loving. A highlight of the menu is its desserts, for Pirollo’s partner, Mickael Cornu, is an expert pastry chef. Our Pistachio Miserable “is to die for,” Pirollo says. Palisades neighbors will be happy to learn that Cornu’s desserts are available to order and take home, as are made-to-order cakes for special occasions.
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addition to catering such high profile events as the annual St.
Patrick’s Day party at the Ambassador’s residence, Pirollo
has worked with his culinary counterparts in other embassies when
they’ve hosted major functions. For example, he’s worked
closely with the notable former French Embassy Chef, Francis Layrle,
and Daniel Boulud. Prior to working for the Irish Ambassador, Pirollo
served as chef for the popular restaurant, Montmartre, a Capitol
Hill favorite. 
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