Restaurant 3 Opens With Regionally Accented American Cuisine With Innovative Twists And Dramatic Art Deco Design

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Arlington, Virginia (October 6, 2008) - Classic American cuisine accented with innovative, regional twists promises to draw in the diners at Restaurant 3 in Arlington, Virginia. The 221-seat, family-owned establishment features a stunning art deco design, evoking the dining era of the 1930's with creatively crafted cuisine and a welcoming dining atmosphere.

The dining area at Restaurant 3 is divided between three distinct rooms; the sunny Garfield Room with its dramatic turn of the century Brunswick bar and high, arched ceilings; the traditional Brunswick Room or the main dining room with a smaller art deco bar, leather cabana-style seating booths and richly colored walls painted in warm yellow and beige; and the quaint Clarendon Room with an inviting stone fireplace, slate floors and vaulted wooden ceilings. Each of the rooms, designed by the architectural team of Michael Foster and David Wolfel, retains its own identity while simultaneously flowing into the other, and creating a vibrant and energetic ambiance.

Co-owners Jonathan Williams and Greg Cahill set out to create a restaurant where diners could feel at home and enjoy a fun, unpretentious dining experience. The dishes at the restaurant mirror their sentiment. Executive Chef Brian Robinson was given carte blanche with menu development, and drew upon his travels and experiences working with other family-owned restaurants in the Washington, DC area to come up with a classic American menu that showcased the best of regional cuisine. Dishes like scallops and grits, duck breast with sweet potato hash and Texas rub bone-in ribeye with a potato, artichoke and asparagus ragout hint at unique and satisfying meals.

John Donnelly, the restaurant's Wine Director and General Manager compiled a wine list that would best reflect the restaurant's innovatively classic American menu without being intimidating. The carefully planned list focuses on small production American wineries like the Bruce Wayne winery and the Starry Night winery. Donnelly, a self-proclaimed fan of American wines, is committed to constantly supplementing the wine list and giving guests the chance to sample the best American wines from across the country.

The American craft beers and refreshing cocktails set the stage for a vibrant bar atmosphere and the classic American dishes with regional accents promise a unique dining experience.

Who's Who at Restaurant 3

Greg and Susie Cahill, Co-Owners

With more than forty years in the restaurant business Greg Cahill is no stranger to the restaurant scene in Arlington. Restaurant 3 is his third dining establishment following Whitlow's in DC and Whitlow's on Wilson. Cahill's strong community ties and passion for good food in a great atmosphere promise to put Restaurant 3 on the map in Arlington.

Jonathan and Bethany Williams, Co-Owners

Growing up in the restaurant industry, Jonathan Williams has done it all. From bartending to washing dishes, Williams is a tenured restaurant professional who returned to his roots at Whitlow's on Wilson. A long time general manager at Whitlow's on Wilson, a love for good quality, unpretentious food in a dramatic setting, led Williams to partner with Cahill on Restaurant 3.

Brian Robinson, Executive Chef

Brian Robinson, a third-generation Washingtonian, brings more than 20 years of culinary experience with him. His strong background in Southern flavors and passion for fresh ingredients is reflected on the menu. Robinson's creativity in the kitchen shines through, with his spot-on pairings of classic dishes with imaginative twists.

John Donnelly, General Manager &