Légende Wine Lunch @ Mirabelle

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Légende Wines are from Château Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, France - a Taub Family Wine Selections brand. For five generations, the Rothschild family has been associated with the vineyards of Bordeaux since 1868. In addition to the wines produced from their prestigious vineyards, the Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) have for many years created a range of more accessible wines for everyday drinking. I was invited to a lunch at Mirabelle with winemaker Diane Flamand, who explained the history and variations offered by the Lafite label.

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is Chef Massimo Fabbri's most personal and passionate endeavor yet, paying homage to his family and hometown of Monsummano Terme in the Tuscan region of Italy.  The menu features simple but perfect preparation of fine, fresh ingredients from the Tuscan region; the classic dishes with which Chef Fabbri grew up.  Named after Massimo's son, who in turn is named for San (or Saint) Lorenzo, the patron saint of chefs, this Italian restaurant is a fine addition to the Shaw neighborhood.  Closest Metro is Convention Center.

Purple Patch

Purple Patch is a bi-level Filipino-­American restaurant located in the Mt. Pleasant area of DC.  Owner and chef Patrice Cleary serves a full menu of Filipino favorites for brunch, lunch, and dinner, including appetizers such as miso chicken wings and entrees such as eggplant adobo, pancit canton, and alimasag fried rice. A limited selection of classic American fare is also served, and downstairs, a dimly-lit bar area serves a variety of beers, wines, and craft cocktails.  Closest Metro is Columbia Heights.