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Graffiato

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on September 29, 2011
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Fried calamari, tomato, provolone, and cherry pepper aioli top the Jersey Shore pizza Photograph by Scott Suchman

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The ham bar on the second floor seats six Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Graffiato

Graffiato is brash, noisy, and so energetic you might guess the entire staff is on speed Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Graffiato

Octopus with potato puree, corn relish, and pea shoots Photograph by Scott Suchman

Graffiato
Graffiato

Coriander-spiced yogurt and lemon vinaigrette are unexpected counterpoints to the robust wood-roasted pork ribs Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Graffiato

Sweet corn agnolotti with chanterelles and pine nuts Photograph by Scott Suchman

Graffiato
Graffiato

Mike Isabella played up his brash side on Top Chef, but underneath is a dedicated, talented cook Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Graffiato

Snag a stool at the bar and watch the cooks fly about the open galley kitchen Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Graffiato

Before Graffiato, Isabella oversaw the dishes at downtown mezze restaurant Zaytinya Photograph by Scott Suchman

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Exposed brick and industrial wood tables play up the he-man aesthetic Photograph by Scott Suchman

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