Titans of the food world came together Friday as DBGB Kitchen + Bar from famed chef Daniel Boulud marked its grand opening with impressive ice sculptures, indulgent food and drink, and chef celebs like TV star Carla Hall, The Inn at Little Washington's Patrick O'Connell,and Chef José Andrés. It was a blast from the past for the chef who launched his career in DC more than 30 years ago. And who better to bring to this celebration than his family, whom we snapped at the shindig.

The most fun design element of the French bistro meets American tavern is a display of more than 100 plates painted by notable local and national chefs like Bryan Voltaggio and Anthony Bourdain—a cool touch commented on by most in attendance. The menu at DBGB is brimming with French classics like a foie gras terrine and escargot fricassee, but we predict “The Crabbie,” a beef patty topped with a Maryland crab cake, will keep people coming back. DBGB is open for dinner nightly; lunch Mon-Fri; and plan to launch brunch tomorrow.