Tony Marciante

So I wanted to catch up all the readers of DonRockwell.com on what has been happening with our restaurant. I'll keep it brief and concise... To clarify the concept, we will change the name officially in about two weeks to "Chef Tony's". Some people didn't get that "Visions" was a restaurant and since I am proprietor and Chef, just makes sense as a brand. Our menus have been changed to a DAILY UPDATED menu with major changes every week. WE are buying locally at Farm Stands and such, working with our local purveyors of fine meats, cheeses, fish and seafood and changing the menu to reflect what we are able to buy daily. Working this type of menu takes a lot of time and care, we really want to bring the best of each weekly offerings in Meat, Fish, Dairy and Produce to our menu. Here is an example of our menu....http://screencast.com/t/ZGY3YzRkODQt from today... Also we're featuring a small Tapas Menu Daily...along with wine and beer specials as time goes on... Yes, I'm promoting my brand, but really just want to feature the hard work we've put into the place and how we are working to be your favorite spot. Also, we don't see many places truly doing a daily seafood menu and working to create true interest in Farm to Table...Chefs in the market shaking hands with the actual farmer...that's for real. Thanks for listening, please keep us in mind. Chef Tony http://www.ChefTonysBethesda.com

thanks...new video will be soft, i've thought of your comment often...didn't mean to interrupt anyones day thanks for stopping in, and thanks for posting...

hey! Thanks for the nomination!! Well, I'm certainly guilty of throwing my passion ahead of ability, certainly in web design...while not all of us have $5,000 to put up a beautiful, flash based (terrible for Google) web site like other places, I actually get a lot of compliments on our site. That being said, we rank top 1-3 on Google for "Bethesda restaurant" and you can finally sleep...I have a new site that I"m launching tonight. Love the feedback though, as I hustle my business, I take care of it, and bottom line, my janky site (In your opinion) is certainly getting the job done. My bubble guru (the sound) is getting adjusted, I know it's annoying Anyhoo, thanks for reading, look for my upcoming Video Podcast and keep them cards and letters coming, Lobster coming next week... Summer Lobster Deals

In running our small place, I'd love the opportunity to buy local produce, small amounts, fresh, and the cost is better too! Why not support another local business? Anyone have any contacts? Email me at cheftony@visionsbethesda.com Thanks! Tony

As we try to stay "aware" of what our guests are saying, I'm extremely happy to see you had a nice time. We really put a lot of efforts into our place, and have had a great response. We'll see how the Bethesda summer treats us, but being a native, it's natural to be a little quiet during the next few months. Thanks again!

We'll be having a wine dinner at our restaurant on May 15th featuring wines from Hook & Ladder Wineries ...I tasted them recently and loved each and every one! You can write us for details, but we'll offer a 5 course menu for about $65 per person and feature a great spread of their vintages. The wine maker will be there, and will be available for questions and commentary. It should prove to be a great intimate event for all who can attend! Thanks, feel free to email us at ChefTony@visionsbethesda.com

hello! Just getting back to this site, our restaurant is up and doing well! We are adding Sunday brunch in the second week after Mothers Day... and here are a couple of pics..

Hello all... 20 year veteran of the restaurant business...yes! Restaurant owner in Bethesda Podcaster from the past, owner of several websites mostly for fun...cheflifeonline.com and our current restaurant site www.visionsbethesda.com We are just opening our place in Bethesda and welcome commentary...big fan of seafood, and losing weight (lost 110 lbs last year)...struggling with it lately , but not relapsed, just challenged partially... Love to hear from other local foodies, tattoo fans, or techie types. Shoot me an email to Cheftony@visionsbethesda.com and we'll chat! Take care...Chef T