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A er a late night, start the day at Ted's Bulletin, one of the most colonial-inspired, and fresh breakfasts found in D.C. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, this is the place to enjoy meatloaf over mash, apple cider pancakes, and a harvest salad featuring ingredients that are local to the region such as butternut squash, farro, gala apples, and pecans, all drizzled with an apple cider vinaigrette. One of the more surprising menu items is the Gochujang Tuna Tartare, accompanied with crispy wonton, Kewpie mayo, jalapeño, and furikake. It isn't traditionally American but is a beautifully prepared appetizer. A classically delicious dessert on the menu is the apple pie Ted's tart, which is the perfect portion for topping off a savory brunch. Washington D.C. is a large multi-cultural city with many attractions to keep visitors busy, and a vibrant dining and nightlife scene that is uniquely regional. With its attentive service, rich history, and prime location, e Madison Hotel is the ideal place to lay your head a er spending a day exploring a new city. AD SPACE VUENJ.COM 44 Private Chef Yllan off ers a customized dining experience for groups as small as 10 people up to larger gatherings of 50 people. Chef Yllan brings his upscale dining experience to homes throughout the New York City boroughs, the Hamptons, North Fork, Long Island, parts of Connecticut, and New Jersey. Combining his background of international cuisine, extensive knowledge of cheese and wine, and specialized pastry skills, Chef Yllan has conceived a profoundly innovative experience for any special occasion, party, event, or holiday. Chef Yllan's services begin with him going over budgets, ingredients, and any special requests from his clients. Trained in creating delicious meals for dietary restrictions, Chef Yllan can customize the menu to be suitable for any gluten-free, vegan, or kosher needs. Once a menu has been decided, Chef Yllan personally goes to the grocery store to gather all of the ingredients and then brings them into the client's home to prep and cook. Each private event is a challenge in itself as every home kitchen is diff erent and must be learned, quickly and effi ciently. Chef Yllan's goal is to share the experience alongside his clients by teaching them about the ingredients and recipes, while also involving them in the cooking process. Chef Yllan believes in preparing meals with quality ingredients that are visible to the guest so they can appreciate the fl avors in a simplistic, yet intriguing way. Chef Yllan is especially fond of desserts, notably his elegant and sumptuous vanilla crème brûlée and French almond pear tart. Depending on the size of the party, Chef Yllan will vary how many staff members he brings with him. For larger parties, Chef Yllan usually has two or three servers with him to assist with the preparation of food, set-up, and clean-up of the parties. Otherwise, Chef Yllan solely does all of the cooking and menu building. Certain packages include the option to add a bartender if the host desires, as well. Since his services are premiere, Chef Yllan limits the team that he brings with him as he understands his clients' privacy is key. When executing an event, Chef Yllan prioritizes his clients' ease and expectations. When it comes to fi nding his clients, and vice versa, Chef Yllan utilizes social media platforms, primarily Tik Tok and Instagram, @vivelechef, to expand the outreach of his services and continue to build his client base. With over 52K followers, Chef Yllan's social media persona and his ability to showcase his knowledge of all things culinary has captured audiences and catapulted Chef Yllan's Private Chef business in New York. He has also been fortunate enough to partner with a variety of culinary brands like D'Artagnan, Montechevre Goat Cheese, Etu Charcuterie Boards, and Eli's Market on a series of recipe videos featured on Chef Yllan's social media channels where several videos have gone viral. Shown throughout his work and cuisine, Chef Yllan's Parisian roots, passion, and innate talent shine through in each dish and experience he creates. A true shapeshi er and artist, Chef Yllan exhibits eff ortless talent in his cuisine and event executing skills. To learn more about Chef Yllan's work, services and menus, visit https://privatechefnewyork.com or follow his social media @vivelechef. VUE ON | DINING 44 VUENJ.COM

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