Chevy Chase's "Pittsburgh-style" restaurant welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.
When Blue 44 opened up its doors nine months ago, the owner/operator, Christofer Nardelli, had a vision for his restaurant. He wanted a comfortable hangout for residents, families and students who crave good food at reasonable prices. If Sunday night was any indication of a typical evening there, Nardelli has achieved his goal. Blue 44 is on Connecticut Avenue in a neighborhood with a dearth of restaurants. It’s in a non-descript shopping center, a block from the Chevy Chase Safeway and south of the Avalon Theatre. Blue 44 occupies a narrow space with dark wooden booths and a small bar in back. Televisions play sporting events simultaneously, and the staff greets people with uncommon friendliness. This, according to Blue 44’s bartender, is…
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5507 Connecticut Ave NW, Chevy Chase, DC
Blue 44
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Chevy Chase's "Pittsburgh-style" restaurant welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.
When Blue 44 opened up its doors nine months ago, the owner/operator, Christofer Nardelli, had a vision for his restaurant. He wanted a comfortable hangout for residents, families and students who crave good food at reasonable prices. If Sunday night was any indication of a typical evening there, Nardelli has achieved his goal. Blue 44 is on Connecticut Avenue in a neighborhood with a dearth of restaurants. It’s in a non-descript shopping center, a block from the Chevy Chase Safeway and south of the Avalon Theatre. Blue 44 occupies a narrow space with dark wooden booths and a small bar in back. Televisions play sporting events simultaneously, and the staff greets people with uncommon friendliness. This, according to Blue 44’s bartender, is…
38.963201
-77.074588
5507 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Blue 44
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Eric S.
1:11 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012
Do they put french fries on the salads? Because if I can save a 4 hour drive and just walk a couple blocks for that bit of genius, I am so there. more ›