2017
Year Established
Founded By
Fabio Trabocchi
The Story
Celebrity chef Fabio Trabocchi brought his casual pasta concept to Van Ness, expanding beyond his fine-dining restaurants. The focus on handmade Emilia-Romagna style pasta brought destination dining to the corridor.
What Was Here Before
This location on Connecticut Avenue was part of the mid-century commercial development that followed the opening of the Van Ness UDC Metro station in 1981.
Neighborhood Context
Sfoglina helped establish Van Ness as a dining destination, joining other restaurants in transforming the formerly sleepy corridor into a food hub.