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- 2275 L St. NW, Washington DC 20037
- 202-730-2500
Ris
Single-syllable restaurateur hunkers on ground floor of Ritz-Carlton residences. Local star chef Ris Lacoste keeps an honest menu for honest palates; trades visual frills for taste bud thrills. Ele... read more
- 1337 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20005
- 202-567-2567
Birch & Barley
America's founding fathers raid New England farm with giveaway French and Italian accents. Birch bark motif frames "Last of the Mohicans" palate; side of creamed leeks says it all. Serious steel-ja... read more
- 2020 P St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-466-4441
Eola
A stack of Town & Country back issues comes to life. Vassar grads lap up the dream and audibly coo over the Mediterranean wine list. Honest, welcome relief to Dupont dining scene in the shape o... read more
- 1200 16th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-448-2322
Plume
Jefferson hotel's romantic resto raises the bar for date nights to atmospheric heights. Hyphenated last names of Georgetown still reeling with shock and awe of such gourmet perfection and so close ... read more
- 775 12th St. NW, Washington DC 20005
- 202-738-2200
Fire and Sage
For a ground floor downtown hotel restaurant filled with beleaguered tourists and guys wearing Macy's ties, not half bad. Soft, inoffensive design lightens corporate touch: low ceilings, split-pea ... read more
- 1904 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
- 202-387-7654
Policy
Step one in Washington's twelve-step program towards embracing Obama cool. Glossy, blood red, geometric leather cushions, square red lanterns, sex shop chic ("Waiter, there's a vampire in my soup")... read more
- 822 E St. NW, Washington DC 20004
- 202-637-0012
Cedar
Nouvelle Americana springs up in the shadow of FBI headquarters. Evere-changing, sit-down menu reads like prom date conversation between Ina Garten and Robert Frost. Braised this, crusted that. Ce... read more
- 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
- 202-944-2026
Bourbon Steak
The new James Bond likes it. Rockwell Group brings GQ centerfold effect to starched collar Four Seasons. Subtlest color scheme this side of Rothko: dark chocolate leather walls, grey-violet mini ch... read more
- 415 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington DC 20001
- 202-393-7777
Art and Soul
Where Obama's new elite come to eat. Cream-colored booths frame fashion victim still-lifes. Table of power gays confer, "No way she's from DC." Crazy mismatched light fixtures—wait, I get it.... read more
- 7121 Bethesda Lane, Washington DC 20814
- 301-656-5515
Redwood
Suburbia gets a dose of design cool and doesn't even know it. Layered slate walls, reclaimed wood tables, black woven seatbelt chairs, faux ostrich barstools. Gigantesque glass walls peel upward to... read more
- 1610 20th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
- 202-333-3722
Darlington House
19th century family mansion joins the 21st with striking urbanity, sustainable eco-cuisine. Culinary elocution runs bases on color, flavor and texture, hits home run with photogenic flare. Well-t... read more
- 575 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC 20001
- (202) 637-6100
The Source
Big new museum for profit comes with big new restaurant, also for profit. Glass and shiny steel everything indicates existence of a supreme being-not God but super chef Wolfgang Puck, who orchestra... read more
- 1122 9th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
- 202-589-0699
Corduroy
For real, his name is Chef Power. No gimmicks or science tricks–just truly memorable meals for those who love eating good food. Intense loyal underground following from older location akin ... read more
- 1214 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
- 202-234-0123
Ulah Bistro
Metaphor for U Street and life itself: dress up your surroundings and things just taste better. Uncomplicated brick-oven pizza made delectable by cozy minimalism. Bronze angel waitresses saunter o... read more
- 1190 22nd St. NW, Washington DC 20037
- 202-974-4900
West End Bistro
Latest grazing spot for nationwide Eric Ripert personality cult. Design is David Lynch in his red period. Homegrown attitude is local and organic, kind of like the kitchen. Washington money stil... read more
- 2007 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20007
- 202-797-7171
Marvin
Latest proof that DC is, in fact, a Belgian colony. Requisite moules frites and nostalgic bières keep the kitchen on message but kid rock chef pushes the palate with Americana tributes... read more
- 1940 11th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
- 202-332-9463
Vinoteca
Working mothers get hammered on bubbly, feel dignified because it's art and there's fancy cheese to go with. Main floor draws on trusted IKEA motif and finishes with strong hints of central Califo... read more
- 2030 M St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-872-8700
Hudson
Washington's financial district stays up way past its bedtime. Pink chic and mod white upholstery lowers heart rate but raises your date's expectations. Molecular mixologists conjure up ephemeral... read more
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