WASHINGTON POST EXPRESS – March 8, 2012 – Acadiana’s Biscuits and Pepper-Jelly were included in a round up of the best bread baskets in DC.
FROMMER’S DC TRAVEL GUIDE – March 2012 – Acadiana was included in 2012 Travel Guide.
WTOP “FOODIE AND THE BEAST” – February 19, 2012 – Radio segment featured Acadiana’s Marti Gras specials.
DRINK DC [BLOG] – February 3, 2012 – Acadiana’s weekend Jazz Brunch was listed on the site as one of DC’s best brunch locations and specials.
THE WASHINGTON POST – February 1, 2012 – Article featured Acadiana’s Pimento Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup combination.
DC MODERN LUXURY – January/February 2012 – Acadiana’s Bloody Mary was Bacon was included in a round up of bacon infused cocktails.
WURD 900AM – January 21, 2012 – Gus DiMillo was a featured guest on the Philadelphia radio program to discuss Acadiana’s Mardi Gras specials and its upscale New Orleans cuisine.
FOOD LOVERS’ GUIDE TO WASHINGTON, DC [BOOK] – January 2012 – Acadiana was included in the nationally published book that lists the top dining locations in Washington, DC.
EATER.COM – November 14, 2011 – Passion Food Hospitality was a finalist for the Eater.com DC Awards in the “Empire Builders” category.
RUDY MAXA’S WORLD – October 28, 2011 – Gus DiMillo was a featured guest on the radio program where he discussed Passion Food Hospitality’s great success in the Washington, DC dining scene.
POLITICO – October 11, 2011 – In a story that examined top restaurants the Obama family has visited, Acadiana was included as one of Michelle’s favorite locations and named a few of her menu selections when dining at the restaurant.
DISNEY ON ICE – DREAMS COME TRUE – October 2011 – One of Acadiana’s classic Louisiana recipes was featured in a promotional booklet for the upcoming Disney on Ice show that featured characters from “The Princess and the Frog.”
PLATE MAGAZINE – September 2011 – Acadiana’s trio of soups and their recipes were highlighted as some of the best New Orleans cuisine outside of the region in the magazine’s Creole/Cajun issue.
AOL CITY’S BEST – August 23, 2011 – Acadiana’s River Tea was highlighted as one of the best lemonade-based drinks in Washington, DC.
DCIST.COM – August 15, 2011 – Dcist.com contributor Elisabeth Grant named Acadiana as her pick for DC Restaurant Week.
DC MODERN LUXURY – July/August 2011 – Acadiana was included in the magazine’s annual dining guide as a top dining location in Washington, DC.
TIDEWATER WOMAN – July 2011 – Acadiana was featured in a DC Travel Guide and noted for their Happy Hour, Charbroiled Oysters, and Cajun-Spiced Redfish.
YELP – June 29, 2011 – Real reviews of Acadiana’s Charbroiled Oysters from guests were featured in a roundup of the top locations for oysters in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON POST EXPRESS – April 21, 2011 – Acadiana’s Deviled Eggs were included in a round-up of top egg dishes in the District.
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER – April 17, 2011 – Acadiana was included in a DC travel feature as a top restaurant when visiting Washington, DC.
WUSA 9 – April 11, 2011 – Jeff Tunks was featured on WUSA 9 in a video segment discussing his newest title as an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.
LEXINGTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU – April 7, 2011 – The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau named Jeff Tunks a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels for his promotion of the Kentucky Bourbon industry. An honorary dinner was held at Acadiana with Master Distiller Fred Noe to celebrate the occasion.
WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – April 2011 – Acadiana’s Deviled Eggs were included in the “Best Bites” section for their variety as well as a photo.
WASHINGTON FLYER MAGAZINE – March/April 2011 – Acadiana’s offering of Oysters on the Half Shell was included in the magazine’s “Top 100 Restaurants” feature as a top dish in the District.
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER – March 31, 2011 – Acadiana included in article that examined the recent explosion of Cajun and New Orleans restaurants in the District.
METROCUREAN.COM – March 25, 2011 – Chef David Guas named Acadiana’s Charbroiled Oysters one of his “Top 5 Bites” for the site.
ZAGAT BUZZ – March 2, 2011 – Acadiana named one of the top places to celebrate Mardi Gras in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTONPOST.COM – March 1, 2011 – Acadiana was featured as a top place to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC and was named “The Best Place for Cajun Cuisine” when celebrating Fat Tuesday by the Going Out Gurus.
ON TAP MAGAZINE – March 2011 – Acadiana was selected as the location for the magazine’s “Foodie Field Trip” monthly series.
EXPRESS NIGHT OUT – February 22, 2011 – Jeff Tunks’ recipe for “True Grits” was featured in a story on “Oscar-Inspired” dishes, perfect for the 2011 Academy Awards, both online and in print.
THE DAILY MEAL – February 9, 2011 – Jeff Tunks’ recipe for Oyster Rockefeller Soup, as well as his recipe for Charbroiled Oysters, from Acadiana were featured on the site as perfect aphrodisiac dishes, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
ZAGAT BUZZ – January 31, 2011 – Acadiana named one of the best places to watch the 2011 Superbowl in DC.
WTOP RADIO – January 23, 2011 – Nycci Nellis highlighted Acadiana and their Half Price Wine Week promotion during her show “The List Are You On It.”
ZAGAT BUZZ – January 19, 2011 – Acadiana named one of The Top 7 Locations in DC for classic Louisiana po’boys.
WASHINGTONIAN.COM BEST BITES BLOG – January 14, 2011 – Acadiana’s Valentine’s Day menu featured as a top romantic restaurant.
TASTINGTABLEDC.COM – January 13, 2011 – Acadiana featured as a top restaurant participating in DC Restaurant Week.
THE WASHINGTON POST – December 13, 2010 – The restaurants of Passion Food Hospitality are featured for their increase in holiday parties for the season compared to other DC locations and trends.
WUSA9 TV – December 1, 2010 – Chef Chris Clime demonstrates how to make Acadiana’s winning Seafood Gumbo in celebration of the launch of Dine America, the campaign to support Gulf seafood in restaurants around the country.
NBCWASHINGTON.COM – August 16, 2010 – Acadiana is featured as one of the best restaurants to explore during Restaurant Week DC.
GAMBIT WEEKLY NEW ORLEANS – August 9, 2010 – Chef Jeff Tunks and a team of DC chefs prepared a 30-foot long oyster and shrimp po’ boy sandwich to serve to White House staff in support of Gulf Seafood
WASHINGTON LIFE MAGAZINE – July 27, 2010 – Acadiana is featured as one of the six top outdoor dining restaurants in D.C.
WASHINGTON POST – July 7, 2010 – Acadiana’s Blue Cheese Coleslaw is featured as one of five of the District’s top summer slaws this season.
USA TODAY – June 24, 2010 – Acadiana was featured as one of the nation’s restaurants coping with the Gulf oil spill and maintaining support for the fishermen and their seafood.
WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – January 2010 – Acadiana was chosen as one of the 100 “Best Restaurants” in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – December 2009 – In the “Best of Penn Quarter” article, Acadiana’s Muffuletta sandwich is selected as one of the “Best Sandwiches” in Penn Quarter.
WASHINGTON POST MAGAZINE – November 29, 2009 – Acadiana is one of five DC restaurants to be included in the “Best Bets -- Gumbo” roundup of restaurants with “standout N’awlins fare”, including the Southern classic.
THE BOSTON GLOBE – October 19, 2009 -- Acadiana featured in “rave” review.
GOING OUT GUIDE, WASHINGTON POST – June 2009 – Acadiana selected by popular vote as having the “Best Bets for Groups” for Washington Post’s online entertainment source.
WASHINGTON POST – March 4, 2009 -- Owner Gus DiMillo featured in premiere “Restaurant Mogul” series profiling a day in the life of top restaurant owners in Washington, DC.
THE TODAY SHOW – February 16, 2009 -- Chef Jeff Tunks appeared on cooking segment promoting heart-healthy meal ideas including the Southwest Buffalo Burger and Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Corn Salsa.
WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – 2009, 2008 & 2007 – Acadiana selected as one of the “100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington.”
DC MODERN LUXURY – December 2008 -- Acadiana featured as having the best bourbon selection in the city.
CAPITOL FILE MAGAZINE – Fall 2008 – Acadiana featured as one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC to dine al fresco!
OFF THE VINE – Summer 2008 -- Selected Passion Food Hospitality and Scott Clime one of 40 “Passionate Wine Service Award” winners.
RAMMYS – 2008 – Passion Food Hospitality and Scott Clime voted Wine & Beverage Program of the Year by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.
SNEAKYSUNDAY.COM – 2008 – Selected Acadiana as one of the Best Brunch Places in D.C.
WINE SPECTATOR – 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005 – Acadiana received Award of Excellence.
ZAGAT – 2008, 2007 -- Acadiana honored as a “Best New Restaurant.”
ICELAND FOOD & FUN COMPETITION – February 2007 -- Chef de Cuisine Chris Clime wins “Best Dessert” in this annual international competition.
ESQUIRE MAGAZINE – November 2006 -- “Best NEW Restaurants 2006,” “John Mariani has once again scouted the country in search of the best new eateries.” His exclusive list of the “twenty most exciting places to dine right now” includes Acadiana.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL – September 17-18, 2005 -- “[Post-Katrina], Jeff Tunks, who spent months sourcing oysters, shrimp, and po’boy bread from Louisiana, says he’s scrambling to replace items he couldn’t stockpile. Meanwhile, the restaurant hosted a fund-raiser for hurricane victims on September 12.”
USA TODAY – September 23, 2005 -- “D.C.’s Acadiana whips magic into regional ingredients.”
GOURMET MAGAZINE – December 2005 -- “Jeff Tunks’…Acadiana is a full-blown showcase for Gumbo, Oyster Rockefeller Soup, Crawfish Bisque, butter-drenched Barbeque Shrimp, and Blackened Tuna. Crystal chandeliers and murals of Louisiana fishing pirogues take a backseat to the beauty of Grilled Muffalettas, Fried-Oyster “Peacemakers,” and “Twelve Napkin” Roast Beef Po’boys with “Debris” Gravy.
DC MODERN LUXURY – Nov/Dec 2005 -- “In a dining room set with white tablecloths and twinkling chandeliers, guests are treated to decidedly unpretentious cooking, in which collard greens are revered as highly as foie gras.”
CAPITOL FILE – Holiday 2005 -- Chef Tunks shares his recipes for Crawfish Pumpkin Bisque and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Maque Choux of Sweet Corn, Mirliton, and Pickled Okra.
WASHINGTONIAN – September 2005 -- “Tunks has…used classic Creole and Cajun cooking as the starting point for his own interpretation of a traditional cuisine.”
WASHINGTON SPACES – 2005 -- “Award-winning Chef Tunks brings country-fresh ingredients to interpretations of food à la Louisiane.”
CITY MAGAZINE -- “The newest gastronomical delight in Washington, D.C.”