I have always thought it would be cool to share a behind the scenes look at a restaurant – both in development and in operation. So we created the VOLT blog for both purposes. This blog will act in as a diary – documenting VOLT from its conceptual design, interior renovation, and the challenges and triumphs associated with our opening. The second is an ongoing ledger related to menu development, product selections, product contributors, and technique trial and error.

Restaurant co-owner, Hilda Staples, members of VOLT’s management team and I will all be making editorial contributions.

Currently, we are in the formative stages of menu development and design, and dining room service. Our architect DMS / Perla, has finalized designs for the dining rooms and lounge. We will be starting construction in the next few weeks. Our current anticipated date of opening is early June 2008.

I look forward to sharing the development of VOLT.

Bryan Voltaggio

Chef/Owner

VOLT

 

Look for VOLT at the following events:

Event: Leukemia Ball

Place: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Date: March 29, 2008

Website: www.leukemiaball.org

Event Price: $1,000/ticket

Help raise funds for needed leukemia research and patient services by bidding on our auction items at the Ball.

1. Enjoy a five-course chef’s tasting menu prepared by VOLT Executive Chef, Bryan Voltaggio, in your home. This wonderful dinner for six, will also include wine pairings as selected by VOLT’s Sommelier.

2. Be among the first to enjoy a seven-course tasting menu in the Chef’s Dining Room at VOLT, where you will watch our chefs prepare dinner for you and three guests.

Event: Catoctin Affair

Place: Grand Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD

Date: April 11, 2008

Website: www.fcmha.org/catoctinaffair

Event Price: $85/ticket

VOLT Chef/Owner, Bryan Voltaggio will preview items from the VOLT menu at this exciting event which supports of the Frederick County Mental Health Association.

Event: Share our Strength A Tasteful Pursuit

Place: Charlie Palmer Steak, Washington, DC

Date: May 15, 2008

Website: www.strength.org/a_tasteful_pursuit/

Event Price: $1,000/per person

VOLT Executive Chef, Bryan Voltaggio will be among other regional chefs who will volunteer their services at this superb dining event. All proceeds help to eradicate childhood hunger in America.