Restaurateur Hakan Ilhan, who told The Georgetowner in an earlier article, “I think that Georgetown is on a comeback,” certainly made it look that way at the Nov. 15 opening party for Brasserie Liberté.
Hundreds showed up with their VIP invitation and enjoyed themselves, the drinks, the food and the evening. Everyone was happy to sample sliders, croque monsieur, roasted beets and more, along with celebratory champagne and puff pastries.
Ilhan greeted newcomers and friends. The new hot spot is keen to please its Georgetown neighbors and make a big impression on Washington’s restaurant scene.
Leslie Maysak, Tara Kelliher, Peter Sirh, Mandi Howard and Paul Maysak. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Jeni Hansen, Jayne Visser, Willie Lewis and Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Nycci and David Nellis. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Brasserie Liberté’s executive chef Jaryd Hearn and restaurant designer Maggie O’Neill. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
The Ilhan Family: Daniela, Hakan, Margarita, Melissa Ilhan. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Nikki Schwab, Krista Johnson and Neil Grace. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Stephen Baldi, Margarita Ilhan and George Walker. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.
Emily Patterson, Maggie O’Neil, Alex Stoller, Maddie Cullen, all from Swatchroom, the design firm for Brasserie Liberté. Photo by Fritz Blakey of FritzPhotoGraphics.