Chef 5 Bites: Ciji Russell

Ciji Russell is the executive pastry chef and general manager of Red Velvet Cupcakery in Reston Town Center. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Russell worked in several wholesale and retail bakeries and restaurants before joining Red Velvet.

1. French fries at Five Guys

2. Roasted beet salad at Cedar

3. Autumn woods pasta at Ris

4. Funky roll at Matsu Sushi

5. Gianduja gelato at Pitango

Where do DC's top chefs eat when they're not on the clock? Find out in CHEF 5 BITES.
Where do DC's top chefs eat when they're not on the clock? Find out in CHEF 5 BITES. Where do DC's top chefs eat when they're not on the clock? Find out in CHEF 5 BITES.