It’s not every night that a Three Star (and Green Star) MICHELIN restaurant relinquishes control of their kitchen to outside chefs. However, chef Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington did just that on Monday evening kicking off their Starry Starry Nights series. Taking over for the evening was Aaron Silverman of Two Star Pineapple & Pearls and One Stars Rose’s Luxury and Little Pearl. The concept of the series, which will see Ryan Ratino of Two Star Jônt and One Star Bresca and Jeremiah Langhorne of One Star The Dabney take the reins in March and April, is meant for guests to experience a family style dinner amongst a convivial group of chefs and the culinary cognoscenti. Therefore, we asked Alex Schroeder—better known by his Instagram + TikTok handle @devourdc—to give us an exclusive peek of his experience. Below, Schroeder shares his snaps and tidbits from the night.
![The Inn at Little Washington is one of just 13 restaurants in North America with 3 MICHELIN Stars](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/9f39bd287d5345cb837008985082cb14_The-Inn-at-Little-Washington-is-one-of-just-13-restaurants-in-North-America-with-3-Mic.jpg)
![Taking in the decor at the Inn at Little Washington](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/d357bdc0618a47ae86800f2e4742c0cf_Inn-at-Little-Washington-1.jpg)
![The incredible pre-dinner cocktails](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/eba184a0f6b344149c7913c232fa247b_Incredible-pre-dinner-cocktails-at-Inn-at-Little-Washington.jpg)
![Chef Patrick O’Connell welcoming us](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/bd385bfa98fe43aebc9653bd9c3b8f3f_Chef-Patrick-OConnell-welcomes-us.jpg)
![Arriving at Patty O's](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/f000857b1f684c458eef5f7f31d34b30_Patty-O%27s.jpg)
![Time for family dinner at Patty O's!](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/d33078261d2a40469754d6dcd6d3501c_Time-for-Family-Dinner-at-Patty-O%27s%21.jpg)
![Grilled Cucumber Salad with Garlic Yogurt and Parsley Honey Vinaigrette](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/ae4ade4e77ad4ae5ae5226f61b4927d4_Grilled-Cucumber-Salad-with-Garlic-Yogurt-and-Parsley-Honey-Vinaigrette.jpg)
![Miso Glazed Short Rib](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/fda78ba8911b47c48520338290a43f4a_Miso-Glazed-Short-Rib.jpg)
![Tres Leches with Caramelized Coconut](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/ce0c3e1c723547f5aba2abc13a59da56_Tres-Leches-with-Caramelized-Coconut.jpg)
![What an incredible evening with some of the best chefs in the game!](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2023/02/22/89719d759f644913a631005bf6a16b3c_What-an-incredible-evening-with-some-of-the-best-chefs-in-the-game%21.jpg)
Hero image: Gordon Beall - The Inn at Little Washington
All photographs by Alex Schroeder