Chef Andrew LaPorta Has Passed

Photo by Deb Lindsey/Washington Post It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we must announce the passing of Andrew LaPorta, Chef/Owner, of restaurants Pesce and PhinPhing Tham. He died unexpectedly. No further details are currently available. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family in their time of mourning.

Photo by Celeste McCall/HillRag

Owner/Chef Andrew LaPorta and bartender/server Sarah White take a break.