The Dish: Robert Wiedmaier Born in Germany to a Belgian father and American mother, chef Robert Wiedmaier grew up helping out on a working farm. After working at top restaurants in Europe he opened the elegant Marcel's in the Washington D.C. area, which consistently earns among the highest marks for its French and Belgian menu and extraordinary service. He's also the driving force behind seven other Belgian-influenced restaurants in the D.C., Virginia and Maryland area.