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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-145
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 1, 2015
To recognize and honor DC Coast Restaurant for its many contributions to the citizens and the city of Washington, D.C, and to declare December 31, 2015, as “DC Coast Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, in 1998, the nation’s capital welcomed DC Coast Restaurant as a fresh breath of air, from its décor to chef Jeff Tunks’ progressive culinary approach highlighting seafood from tri-coastal waters;
WHEREAS, DC Coast Restaurant became an immediate sensation and earned its status as a Washington institution since its inception;
WHEREAS, DC Coast Restaurant has become a favorite among Washingtonians and tourists alike as it led the transformation of Franklin Square from a seedy red-light district into the thriving business and nightlife hub it is today, helping to pave the way for the popular 14th Street corridor;
WHEREAS, in 1998, DC Coast Restaurant’s co-proprietors, chef Jeff Tunks, David Wizenberg, and Gus DiMillo of Passion Food Hospitality, took a brave leap of faith to open the doors to the stylish seafood restaurant within the city’s first Art Décor office building, which they brought back to life with panache while preserving original accents within its sweeping, open floor plan;
WHEREAS, qualified as a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, DC Coast Restaurant embodied the artful attention to detail and distinctive style of the building’s Art Deco era;
WHEREAS, its progressive culinary approach and superb service resonated with modern diners and helped to not only spur a renaissance downtown, but served as a catalyst for the city’s bourgeoning dining scene on 14th Street;
WHEREAS, Passion Food Hospitality partners chef Tunks, Wizenberg, and DiMillo, established themselves and their restaurants within the Washington, D.C. community beginning with the opening of DC Coast Restaurant, their first concept, in 1998, followed by a successful career that continues to this day with a portfolio of 9 restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the 3 partners remain active leaders in the community through support of various civic and charitable organizations; they have earned recognition for these contributions with such honors as the 2004 Momentum Award from the Downtown Business Improvement District, and a 2005 RAMMY Award for Restaurateurs of the Year from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “DC Coast Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors DC Coast for its many contributions to the citizens and city of Washington, D.C., and declares December 31, 2015, as “DC Coast Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
