NYC's Michael White Bringing Osteria Morini to DC

New York chef Michael White announced today his very first expansion to Washington, DC, bringing his rustic Italian restaurant Osteria Morini from Soho to The Yards — a huge get for the development on the Capitol Riverfront that has already gotten a lot of buzz from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's move to open a brewery and a restaurant in the Boilermaker Shops area.

Located in the development's Lumber Shed component, a press release notes Osteria Morini will have both river and park views, plus outdoor seating when it opens in summer 2013. White currently owns six New York restaurants — including Marea and Ai Fiori — plus one in Hong Kong. He also recently announced plans to expand Osteria Morini to the great state of New Jersey. Expect a menu of moderately priced Italian fare, with an emphasis on pastas and roasted and grilled meats.

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