Thursday, February 27, 2014

R&R Owner Going To The Big Time: Becoming Executive Chef Of A Dupont Circle Restaurant

Rodrigo Albarran of R&R Taqueria is getting called up to the big leagues -- becoming the executive chef at a new Mexican restaurant in Dupont Circle, reports the Washington City Paper.

Albarran will become the chef at a new place called Mission, reports Jessica Sidman.  You know that I love Jessup, but a Dupont Circle restaurant is a chance to feed first dates where both people think they'll become senators (or own senators) later in their Washington careers.

6 comments:

  1. Jessup to close or remain open? .. He's not always there .. Others cook too

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  2. Rodrigo already has a second place in Perry Hall (formerly in White Marsh Mall food court) so he has trained staff at both locations.

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  3. Looks like DC is in need of Rodrigo's talents. Hope it's a success for him.

    http://www.popville.com/2014/02/mission-mexican-restaurant-coming-to-former-one-lounge-space-in-dupont/

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  4. I just spoke to Rodrigo. They're opening March 19th. He'll be floating all around, so expect to see him occasionally at any of the three locations.

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  5. I hate to say it but I no longer go to R & R. I always loved their enchiladas, however they seem to not be so good anymore. Not sure if it is cause of too much business or change of staff. Lately I find that Las Vegas(a tad south same side on rt 1) tends to have better food and even use an actual wood grill.

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  6. Mission in DC has opened.

    http://www.popville.com/2014/04/mission-mexican-restaurant-dupont/

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