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Muralist Lissy Essman at work.

Savory starters (from left) include ricotta-chickpea panelle; Cantabrian anchovies on toasted sourdough; and potato maritozzi topped with crème fraiche and caviar.

Aventino's marble-clad bar.

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Roman Kitchen

Aventino opens in DC

James Beard-nominated chef Mike Friedman of The Red Hen in DC has migrated to Bethesda, opening Aventino to rave reviews. GrizForm Design Architects conceived the 130-seat restaurant sporting a marble-clad bar and murals by Lissy Essman. The menu salutes traditional Roman cuisine with a nod to the city’s Jewish heritage. 4747 Bethesda Avenue; aventinocucina.com

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