Bistro Francais

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Bistro Francais, web site (scroll down), 3128 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-338-3830, open quite late: Fri-Sat 11 am-4 am, Sun-Thu 11 am-3 am (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Surprisingly good French bistro food, and at reasonable prices. Recommended, satisfies a real craving. This place has kept high standards for many years.

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Bistro des Celestins

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Bistro des Celestins, web site, 6876 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA, 703-534-8059 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
La Cote d’Or, which has fallen to pieces (now larger and moved around the corner), although perhaps you should try Bistro des Celestins, their new accompanying comfort food bistro.

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Bistro Bernoise – Closed

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Bistro Bernoise, 5120 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC, 202-685-3939, fondue on Tuesday nights only, or other nights with advance notice.
Closed. Apparently not enough other people liked fondue, either.
I hate Fondue, I refuse to go.

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Fish

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Fish — See Seafood

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2941 Restaurant

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

2941 Restaurant, web site, 2941 Fairview Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-270-1500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Economist | Washingtonian | The Hill | wcities | World Bank Family Network | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] [Chef Jonathan Krinn: CS Monitor | Baltimore Business Journal | DC Chefs 10/1/06]
It was once very excellent, but now it is only in the “good for the suburbs” category. Not cheap. The scallops and the foie gras are among the better entries. But the meals there now feel corporate rather than special. Many will love the view of the artificial lake outside, so go early. They also do Sunday brunch. Now I go only when other people are paying. Not as good as Colvin Run Tavern, for instance, for a special Virginia meal.

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Maestro

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Maestro, web site, 1700 Tysons Blvd., Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner, McLean, VA, 703-917-5498 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Mobil | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]

Super expensive, very fine, very yummy. They don’t quite have enough different flavors to justify the nine-course option, but this is one of the very best places around. Northern Italian, but eclectically so. Fine meats.

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Oceanaire

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Oceanaire, web site, 1201 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-347-2277 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Hobnob Blog | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Economist | Don Rockwell | Gayot]
Has first-rate seafood, one of my favorite places right now. They do for fish what Morton’s did for steaks. That description might put you off, but you should try it anyway, it is really very good. Noisy and draws a hideous crowd, but don’t let that put you off.


Crabcakes at The Oceanaire
Crabcakes

Swordfish at The Oceanaire
Swordfish

Asparagus and whole red potatoe sides at The Oceanaire
Asparagus and whole red potatoe sides

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Equinox

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Equinox, web site, 818 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-331-8118 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
One of the better upscale places, but not good enough to excite me. I’ve eaten here twice, the courses have a hit rate of about two-thirds, not cheap. Surely it has its partisans but not at the top of my list.

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1789 Restaurant

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1789 Restaurant, web site, 1226 36th Street NW, Washington, DC, near Prospect Street, 202-965-1789, no lunch (part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Forbes | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Georgetown standby, it has about the most boring looking menu you can imagine. That being said, quality is uniformly excellent across the board. In a nice old building, the room is charming in the sort of way that appeals to fireplace lovers. Wealthy parents of Georgetown spoiled brats eat here. I can’t complain about the quality, but I will only eat here if someone else is paying the bill. Many will love it, and I enjoy it when I go, but it is not my thing.

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Citronelle

Posted on 2006/04/16 by .

Michel Richard Citronelle, web site, 3000 M Street NW, Washington, DC, in the Latham Hotel, 202-625-2150 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Mobil | Forbes | Washingtonian | NYT | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell (also see Citronelle Terrace) | openlist | Yelp | Katherine Tallmadge | Gayot]
I’m no longer willing to stick my neck out and recommend this place. Michel Richard is too frequently absent. It can still be inspiring, but the prices are too high to be content with a “you take your chances” sort of recommendation.
Also see Central Michel Richard.

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