Nick Stefanelli is the chef/owner of one of Washington, D.C.’s hottest restaurants, Masseria. Located steps from Union Market, the restaurant is a hub of hipster activity, but it also happens to be a temple to those pilgrims in search of the city’s best food.

Masseria recently earned a star in the prestigious Michelin dining guide, along with these accolades: “The chef’s Puglian heritage comes through in the menu... The kitchen hits all the right notes balancing trendy and serious.”