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Bandolero Opens: Mike Isabella Proves Why He's Top Chef (PHOTOS)

Erin Ruberry | Posted 05.25.2012

Erin Ruberry

In the race to be the Top Chef: All-Star of Washington, D.C., Mike Isabella has just raised the bar. Your move, Spike, Carla and Bryan.

'Top Chef' Mike Isabella Makes Big Restaurant Announcement

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 03.06.2012

WASHINGTON -- Does "Top Chef" star Mike Isabella ever slow down? Tuesday morning, the former Zaytinya toque announced in a release plans to open two M...

Some Good Picks For D.C. Restaurant Week

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 01.10.2012

WASHINGTON -- How often do you get to eat out? This week, area restaurants are hoping more often than usual: Restaurant Week kicked off Monday with $2...

What Will Mike Isabella's New Restaurant Look Like?

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 12.13.2011

WASHINGTON -- Restaurateur Jonathan Umbel's new project with "Top Chef" star Mike Isabella, Bandolero, is finally starting to come into focus. Tue...

Eating to Save Chesapeake Bay, One Oyster At A Time

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 11.27.2011

WASHINGTON -- Local restaurants that rely on fresh seafood from the Chesapeake Bay are banding together for the Oyster Recovery Partnership's latest s...