Press Room
The Inn at Little Washington opened in a converted garage in 1978 and over the last quarter century has evolved from a simple country inn to an international culinary shrine. Its legend is multi–faceted. Some view it as a classic, inspirational American success story, reaffirming that dreams can come true.
In The News
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- Spear’s Names The Inn at Little Washington in the Top Five Country Hotels & Resorts
- 5 Wow Customer Service Stories From 5-Star Hotels: Examples Any Business Can Learn From
- Capital Culture: Interview with Patrick O’Connell
- RappNews: The Little Bug Inn
- The Inn at Little Washington will soon turn 40 — and it still has big plans for the future
- Luxurious Inn at Little Washington Snags Furry New Greeter
- Inn at Little Washington offers peek at its carefully concocted grounds
- Patrick’s Long Road to Michelin Stars – Washington Post Oct. 2016
- Washington DC Michelin Guide Announcement Oct. 2016
- How The Inn Was Included in the DC Michelin Guide Oct. 2016
- Worth Magazine – Why a Hotel’s Character Matters
- The Restaurants Tom Sietsema Loved in 2016
- The Washington Post Magazine Luxury Issue – Stagiaire Program
- Local Palate – Stagiaire Program
- The City Paper – Restaurant Industry’s Odd Jobs
- INC – How Celebrity Chefs and Restaurateurs Make Their Customers the Star
- Town & Country “Perfect Weekend in Virginia” Oct. 2016
- Washington Post Fall Dining Guide Oct. 2016
- The Village Market: Another Side of the Famous Inn
- R&C Launches Its New Book – The Art of Entertaining
- DC Eater – Best Tasting Menus in DC Sept. 2016
- Mario Batali Celebrates “perhaps his greatest birthday ever” in Little Washington
- Andrew Harpers Top 10 US Getaways Sept 2016
- Gayot Guide “Top 10 Wine Lists in the US”
- The Dish: Chef Patrick O’Connell of The Inn at Little Washington
- DC Modern Luxury Review – Inn First Place
- Washington Business Journal – Big truffle in Little Washington
- Wine Spectator – Grand Award Winners of 2015
- Forbes – The Secret of Double Five Star Hospitality Revealed
- Magnificent Obsession hits the New York Times Best Seller List
- From Rural Garage to Great Restaurant on WTOP
- How the Nation’s Most Awarded Restaurant Handles Guest Expectations
- Q & A Café with Carol Joynt
- Best Hotel Awards from USA Today
- Architectural Digest announces Magnificent Obsession
- AAA Profile
- The Wedding of Jay and Kevin
- First Person Profile of Patrick O’Connell
- Entertaining Tips from an expert
- Morel the Merrier in Capitol File Magazine
- Southern Lady Magazine
- Cadillac Magazine
- Gwyneth’s Goop thinks were one of the top food and wine escapes
- Plate Lab Valentine’s Day Recipe
- A Celebration of Friendship with Dominique Loiseau
- Tom Sietsema’s 2014 Fall Dining Guide in The Washington Post
- Best Chef’s Tables in the Country according to T+L
- Home and Design Magazine
- New Year’s Eve Recipes from the Local Palate
- The Washington Post on our secret weapon
- The Examiner talks about our New Vin Voyage Package
- Luxury Traveler Magazine
- Departures about the New Parsonage
- Patrick O’Connell on WTOP talking about their Best Fine Dining in DC award
- Top 10 Foodie Resorts from USA Today
- Washingtonian 100 Best Restaurants 2014
- Zagat Survey 2014
- Washington Post Article on Developments in Little Washington
- Forbes Life June 2014
- Forbes June 2014
- New York Times on the Opening of the Parsonage
- Forbes Life on the Parsonage
- Virginia Living Magazine April 2014
- Luxury Travel Magazine on Best Friend Getaways
- Broadway + Thresher
- National Geographic Traveler 2014
- Worth Magazine
- US News & World Report’s Hotel Awards 2014
- Saveur Culinary Awards 2013
- Washington Post Fall Dining Guide 2013
- Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Reader’s Choice Awards 2013
- Capitol File Fall 2013
- Food Arts Magazine Silver Spoon Award
- Travel + Leisure World’s Best Service
- People Magazine February 2013
- Washingtonian February 2013
- Luxe Interiors+Design
- Washington Post Garden Feature
- Garden & Gun Blue Ridge Parkway
- Forbes – Book One of These 7 Chef’s Tables
- The Hook’s Cover Story Little Washington, Big Taste
- Washingtonian’s Favorite Ice Creams
- Departures Magazine
- A cooking demonstration on NBC4
- Patrick’s appearance on the Martha Stewart Show
- Discovery.com’s Curiosity Project featuring Patrick O’Connell
- CN Traveler’s Romantic Winter Getaways
- NBC 4’s Worth the Drive
- Northern Virginia Magazine
- Washington Post Article-Shops
- Washingtonian Bride & Groom
- Veranda
- Washington Bride & Groom
AMERICA’S CULINARY PIONEERS
On the occasion of our 30th Anniversary, we honored some of the people who inspired and influenced The Inn’s development as they collectively altered our country’s culinary landscape. Each of them added a unique ingredient to the delicious soup of American cuisine as we know it today. While some are fellow chefs, there are also representatives from the worlds of food, journalism and wine — all of whom helped fuel a momentous transformation in our culinary consciousness.
Some are no longer with us, however, our hope is that this effort will help all of us appreciate and remember their contributions. We’ve named our suites and accommodations at The Inn in honor of these American Culinary Pioneers. Their books and memorabilia are in the various rooms and hopefully, the public will learn more about them and their role in America’s gastronomic evolution.
This video sets the stage for how the culinary landscape has changed and The Inn’s role own creation and growth.
Avec Eric – “Dream Dinners” Episode
We had the privilege of hosting Eric Ripert for a taping of his wonderful Emmy nominated show Avec Eric. Eric is a wonderfully astute host in addition to being one of the finest chefs cooking in the world today and shooting the episode was thoroughly enjoyable. Our thanks to the entire team for making us look so good.
Visit his website to take a look at the episode which appeared in season 2
