423144 Fri Jul 20 14:43:42 -0700 2007 3 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 2768955 Sietsema just reported that Trabocchi is leaving Maestro, and relocating to NYC. His last day at Maestro will be August 18. I had a fabulous meal there last November -- like I said, go now! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/20/AR2007072001672.html?hpid=moreheadlines Fri Jul 20 14:43:42 -0700 2007 61391 msbo78 1 2769085 Ritz-Carlton is owned by Marriott, and they're local. They understand the "following" that Maestro has. I would bet they bring in a top-notch chef to replace him. Fri Jul 20 15:35:47 -0700 2007 2768955 105918 BigEats 1 2770249 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! That totally sucks. I do not know if I can swing a visit before he leaves. CRAP! www.roguefood.com Sat Jul 21 07:26:12 -0700 2007 2768955 102756 Pool Boy 2 2773325 Well, that just sucks. Maestro is the best restaurant we've got... and it is less than 15 minutes from my house in Bethesda. Looks like CityZen will take the reigns... Sun Jul 22 17:56:45 -0700 2007 2770249 17318 food dude