Food in focus: Fiola - Going Out Gurus - The Washington Post Fiola is run by chef Fabio Trabocchi and his wife, Maria. (Astrid Rieken/For The Washington Post) In Sunday's Washington Post Magazine, Tom Sietsema took a second look at Fiola and awarded the year-old Italian restaurant three stars. Read his take on Fiola and enjoy photographer Astrid Riecken's take on the space: Venison transcends the routine when gently cooked over pine needles and paired with foie gras and savoy cabbage. Astrid Rieken/For The Washington Post The beautiful people have a suitable setting in which to twirl their pasta. The dining room's curved ceiling appears to glow with gold leaf. The rosewood tables are linen-free but so smooth and polished they could double as mirrors. " (Astrid Rieken/For The Washington Post) "You can order a life-affirming grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup at lunch" as part of Fiola's $15 lunch deal. Astrid Riecken For The Washington Post