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HOURS OF OPERATION |
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MONDAY - FRIDAY |
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| BREAKFAST |
6:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| LUNCH |
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| DINNER |
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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SATURDAY |
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| BREAKFAST |
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| LUNCH |
CLOSED |
| DINNER |
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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SUNDAY |
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| BREAKFAST |
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| LUNCH |
CLOSED |
| DINNER |
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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FRANCK LOQUET - Executive chef |
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 At the iCi Urban Bistro located in the Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square, Executive Chef Franck Loquet offers a fresh and contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine. Loquet’s French heritage and world-class expertise ensure that each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. His signature dishes include Seared Scallops with a Lemon and Pepper Gremolata and Braised Beef Cheek ‘Provencale’ served with Olive and Parmesan Polenta. Highlighting the best in fresh and organic products, Loquet places a strong emphasis on seasonal and local foods in his cooking.
Chef Loquet boasts more than 15 years of culinary and managerial experience working in Michelin-starred hotels and restaurants, private homes, banquet and catering facilities, as well as classic and fusion bistros around the world. With stints in U.S., Scotland, Switzerland, France, and England, Loquet has honed his culinary skills, working as Chef de Cuisine at the award-winning Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Executive Sous Chef at Calihan Catering Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, and as an Executive Sous Chef as the Michelin-awarded Ze Kitchen Galerie in Paris.
Prior to joining Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Loquet taught as an instructor at Ecole de Cuisine Alain Ducasse in both Paris and Argenteuil, France. In 2009, he was instrumental in the opening of renowned Chef Alain Ducasse’s first school for amateur cooks.
Loquet received his culinary and restaurant management degrees at the Ecole Hôtelière de Paris Jean Drouant. He speaks English, French, and Spanish and specializes in French, Mediterranean, American, and Asian cuisines.
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Vincent Bitauld - Pastry Chef |
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 Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette has announced the appointment of a new member to its esteemed culinary team, Vincent Bitauld, who has taken on the role of the property’s pastry chef. Born and raised in a small town in France’s Brittany region, Bitauld comes from a long line of farmers in his family, gaining a true appreciation for fresh, locally grown produce and working with regional purveyors.
Chef Bitauld began his culinary passion cooking as a child with his mother in their family home in France. This experience has created a strong presence in his gastronomic ideology, as he has become known for transforming classic recipes into modern delights, utilizing the fresh fruits of the region. As the newest chef at Sofitel Washington DC, Bitauld strives for guest satisfaction and an authentic experience utilizing his European roots to ensure classical flavors and a decadent presentation.
Prior to his debut at Sofitel Washington DC, Bitauld worked as head pastry chef at several luxury hotels including La Signoria, a 5 star property in Corsica and Kaya, a luxury hotel in Les Menuires, France. In addition to honing his culinary skills in his mother country of France, Bitauld has traveled the world for a unique take on gastronomy stylings with extended stays in both Australia and New Zealand. During his culinary path, Bitauld was also selected to work in the kitchens of no less than five Michelin star restaurants, a true feat for any chef.
Recently we've introduced mini-desserts at Ici, where we
take classic desserts like lemon pie and Black Forest and shrink them down. Our minidesserts,
like the pumpkin cheesecake with pistachio cream and mini-crème fraîche panna
cotta with mixed berries, are the perfect size for on-the-go lunch guests who only want a
few bites of something sweet to round off their meals. We've also put a warm apple tart
on the menu, which we serve with a homespun vanilla ice cream. Ici
customers will start seeing a lot of warm compotes, stewed plums and warm chocolate
desserts on the menu. |
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Click here to read what ICI Urban Bistro guests have to say.
With world-class cuisine and an energetic atmosphere, Sofitel stands out among trendy restaurants in Washington DC. Savor the finest that America´s Capital City has to offer by reserving your table online today. |
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