"After closing his longtime French‑American restaurant, Cedric Maupillier is now a business partner and head chef at a glamorous Farragut Square French‑Mediterranean project alongside co‑owners that include Lebanese Taverna Group president Dany Abi‑Najm. The ambitious menu will showcase premium meat and seafood dishes, with offerings like grilled cuttlefish and fennel salad called out in festival tastings." - Emily Venezky