L’Avant-Garde
- When
- March 20, 2025
- Where
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L’Avant-Garde
2915 M Street NW
Washington, DC - Tickets/Info
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L’Avant-Garde, an elegant French restaurant in the heart of Georgetown, where a sultry, high-energy atmosphere combines sophisticated and fanciful cuisine, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine list. This special 90/90 event will feature a seated 5-course dinner by Chef Sébastien Giannini revisiting French classics with a modern twist, celebrating Chef Jacques Pépin’s culinary legacy.
Highlights
- First Appetizer: Lobster and Chicken Vol-au-Vent, tarragon emulsion, and Armorican sauce
- Second Appetizer: Diver Sea Scallops pan seared with thyme and bay leaves, slow-steamed leeks, beurre blanc caviar
- Main Course: Duck Breast à l’Orange, red cabbage, duck demi-glace with cloves, caramelized gala apples
- Cheese: Truffle Brie de Meaux, with mascarpone, truffle jus, and fresh salad
- Dessert: Opéra on a dacquoise biscuit, citrus jam, mandarin jelly, roasted hazelnuts, coffee chocolate mousse
Details
- Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
- For more information, contact L’Avant-Garde
Event Host
Sébastien Giannini
Partner Chef, L’Avant-Garde
Born in Toulon, France, Chef Sébastien’s love for cooking began at seaside markets with his grandmother. His career started in Michelin-starred restaurants on the French Riviera and Courchevel, including Le Kilimanjaro and Leï Mouscardins in St. Tropez. He trained at École Ducasse with Chefs Alain Ducasse and Franck Cerutti, earning his Master’s in Culinary Arts.
At 21, he became Chef de Cuisine in Cannes and, by 23, Executive Chef of a five-star hotel. He competed in prestigious competitions like the Bocuse d’Or and led luxury hotel kitchens worldwide, including Le Méridien Nice, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, and The St. Regis, Washington, DC. Since January 2024, he has been Partner Chef of L’Avant-Garde, specializing in his native French Riviera cuisine.
In 2019, Sébastien had the honor of cooking with Chef Jacques. He has served world leaders and believes great cuisine is about generosity and hospitality. He lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife and two children.