PLANET | TOP 10

WASHINGTON DC

Located 90 minutes from DC , and nestled in the foothills of the stunning Blue Ridge mountains , this Three Michelin Star 43-yearold restaurant may be maximalist in décor but it is minimalist when it comes to its impact on the environment . Chef O ’ Connell has pioneered a regional American cuisine using indigenous products sourced from local farmers , ranchers and the Inn ’ s very own Garden . They employ two full-time farmers and five gardeners and utilise their own greenhouses for herbs and lettuces , while a beekeeper looks after the hives which supplies the restaurant ’ s honey . businesschief . com 99