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Family and Friends, Excited to share that Tim was nominated for RAMMY under the category Rising CulinaryStar of the Year! The nominee is an “up and coming” chef who demonstrates exemplary talent, shows leadership and promise for the future. … Continue reading
The MAR crew is excited to share with you that Maple Ave was included in the 2013 Washingtonian’s Top 100 Very Best Restaurants. Also, thrilled to be included in this years Top 10 HOT LIST. This is what they said: … Continue reading
“For the Perfectionist: Maple Ave. Vienna is packed with great, local restaurants, one of which serves some serious mac. Maple Ave‘s baked mac comes with Gruyere, Vermont cheddar mornay, fusili, and herbs de Provence panko crust. Though the pasta, in writing, looks very similar to … Continue reading
“This is one of Chef Ma’s latest creations. I have my brunch go-to’s at Maple Ave, but Maple Ave is one of the few restaurants in NoVA with rotating dishes you won’t regret taking a chance on. The basil ice … Continue reading
9 Things To Love About Maple Ave by The Hungry Muse 1) Indian In The Cupboard At the Maple Ave Market, you’ll find boxes of fresh produce, shelves of local honey and peanut butter, refrigerated glass cases of cheese … Continue reading
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50 Best Restaurants 2012 By Stefanie Gans / Photos by Jonathan Timmes / Illustrations by Matthew Hollister Maple Ave – Ranked #6 Modern American | $$ 147 Maple Ave. W, Vienna; 703-319-2177; mapleaverestaurant.com The doctrine of today’s urban kitchens managed to … Continue reading
MEET THE FARMER, MEET THE CHEF DINNER first course: two squash soup, microgreens second course: MAM winter radish and turnip salad, fresh arugula third course: sous vide Millcreek Farms short rib, charred onions, fresh radish, poached beets fourth course: seared … Continue reading
GROWING HEALTHY SCHOOLS WEEK (October 15-20) “Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of schoolchildren in the District of Columbia, and of our local environment and food economy, by increasing access to healthy, local, sustainable foods in … Continue reading
TOPS FOR FOOD “If your idea of brunch is a hopscotch among stations to load up on waffles, omelets, and steamship roast beef, you might look askance at Chef Tim Ma’s menu, which at times seems to turn breakfast into … Continue reading
When you visit a different city, a different country you learn a lot about the culture through the food. Some even say that the soul of the city lies within the food sold on the streets of a city. … Continue reading
CITY COOL At the tiny, glass-wrapped Maple Ave Restaurant chef/owner Tim Ma—who studied under bad-boy chef David Chang at Momofuku Ko in New York City—has created a locally sourced menu that nods toward Asian, Latin, and French cuisines. Moroccan-spiced chicken leg gets … Continue reading
Every year we have the honor and privilege to tour Polyface Farms with Joel and the Salatin family. These are pictures from this year’s visit.
6 Places to Eat Soft-Shell Crabs This Month Suppliers say the season will last into September. Here’s where to try some.By Jessica Voelker Maple Ave Restaurant This little Vienna spot loves to deep-fry stuff, and soft-shells are no exception. Two … Continue reading
On Thursday, July 19th, Maple Ave will host the next dinner in their special monthly tasting series. The restaurant will offer six guests a sneak peek of Chef Tim Ma’s new menu items, followed by a full four-course menu including dishes … Continue reading
DC’s Finest at CityEats Tasting Event Thursday, June 14, 2012, by Cristina Cerullo On Monday night, 100 lucky Eater readers gathered at the Adams Morgan hotspot Mintwood Place in celebration of the launch of CityEats, the newest online destination for restaurant reservations. iPads were … Continue reading
FREE TASTING Join CityEats and Eater for an exclusive tasting experience, Monday, June 11th from 6:30-8:30p at Mintwood Place. We’re bringing together some of DC’s most celebrated chefs for a free private tasting, including Mintwood Place’s own Cedric Maupillier, Todd … Continue reading
Opening a MAR 2 has been a thought in our minds for quite sometime. While we love our tiny 9 table restaurant we are dreamers and the current dream is to add to the MAR family. Well, Chase and LivingSocial want to help fuel … Continue reading
Photos from 4.25 tasting table Continue reading
Maple Ave makes it to Kliman’s weekly chat. Continue reading
Maple Ave Restaurant serves eclectic American Cuisine in the heart of Vienna blending American with Asian, Latin American, French flavors and techniques. Recently named top 50 restaurant by Northern Virginia Magazine. We are currently hiring for the following positions: … Continue reading
10″ Yuzu Lime Pie for Easter $29. Order by Sunday, April 1st. Pick up anytime between Tuesday April 3rd and Sunday April 8th. Please let us know when you check out via PayPal when day and time that you would … Continue reading
Food in focus: Maple Ave Restaurant By Justin Rude A dish of Moroccan-spiced chicken leg, couscous, roasted seasonal vegetables and cool saffron cream sauce is a winner at Vienna’s Maple Ave Restaurant. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) In Sunday’s dining column, Candy … Continue reading
Maple Ave gets reviewed by The Washington Post Continue reading
For berries 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and quartered 1/2 cup creme fraiche Cookie of your choice (included here is a shortbread cookie recipe) Shortbread cookies 1 cup … Continue reading
Tasting Table March 7th at 6:45pm Four courses with wine pairing $59pp Course 1: Gnocchi-stuffed Tortellini, sauce basquaise Course 2: Charcuterie, house-made accompaniments Course 3: Seared duck breast, roasted bone marrow, carrot puree, clementine jus Course 4: The return of Red … Continue reading
DC Dining by Don Rockwell February 13th 2012 Maple Ave. Restaurant (Vienna) – There are so many things about Maple Ave. Restaurant that I like – it’s a true mom-n-pop, owned by Chef (and pop) Tim Ma, and GM (and mom) … Continue reading
Tasting Table 3
Joey’s latest craving – girl scout truffles a la Maple Ave!
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We have decided to expand the Valentine’s Day menu choices. Choose one each from small plates, main plates, sweet plates – $35/pp. Add a bottle of anciano tempranillo, entwine chardonnay, friexenet cava for $25. Deal runs from Thursday the … Continue reading
We bid farewell to our beloved truck MAX and welcome a new member to the MAR family. Continue reading
Pictures of Tasting Table 2 Continue reading
Tasting Table 2 Continue reading
We got an e-mail yesterday from one of our MAR customers and she shared a blog about her brunch for 2 experience. She was kind enough to let us use her pictures. Thanks Angela and Ingrid!
Recipe for Butternut Squash Soup. Continue reading
Every other week we will host a Tasting Table. Tasting Table will be open to 6 to 8 guests and the menu will vary from week to week. Continue reading
Restaurant Week at MAR Jan 10th – Jan 15th. 3-course dinner $35.12. Continue reading
MAR team travels to Polyface Farms, Tuscarora co-op, Maple Avenue Market Farm. Continue reading
For most MAR friends, Monday = the first day of work after an awesome weekend. At MAR Monday = 1/2 price Merlot and 1/2 price Chardonnay. After all, why should you wait until Thursday/Friday Happy Hour to enjoy a glass … Continue reading
Yes, I refer to Maple Ave as a Mullet… business in the front (front dining room) and party in the back (back bar). As the days get nicer and nicer our MAR guest get more and more into the party … Continue reading
For the love of food…… We opened our doors to the public August 15th last year. The road to getting Maple Ave Restaurant aka MAR was not easy but no one ever said opening your own place would be. We … Continue reading
Have you had the Take 5 candy bar? Well, Tim loves the Take 5 candy bar. The problem is that we can’t seem to find the actual Take 5 anywhere. The Solution – have one of our fab. MAR cooks … Continue reading
Maple Ave Restaurant would like to welcome you to keep up with the goings on at the restaurant (and our food truck MAX) with our blog. Come for recipes, tips and tricks in the kitchen, foodie finds in the area … Continue reading