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tiny dining room in a charming
townhouse. This is the place to
sample high-end Italian cuisine.
Pearl Dive
Oyster Palace $$$
Seafood Map 3 B1
1612 14th St NW, 20009
Tel (202) 986-8778
The waiters here explain the
provenance of the oysters,
most of which are served raw.
Be sure to try the bourbon pecan
pie. Trendy and expensive.
Perry’s Restaurant $$$
American
1811 Columbia Rd NW, Adams
The airy interior of Pearl Dive Oyster Palace Morgan, 20009
Tel (202) 234-6218
Ardeo + Bardeo $$$ Café Saint Ex $$$ The roof garden at this restaurant
American American Map 3 B1 provides wonderful views of
3311 Connecticut Ave NW, 1847 14th St NW, 20009 the city. Perry’s offers an eclectic
Cleveland Park, 20008 Tel (202) 265-7839 menu, but it’s best known for its
Tel (202) 244-6750 Named for the author of The Sunday brunch and its Japanese-
Two side-by-side eateries have Little Prince, this cozy aviation- inspired cocktails.
been knocked into one stylish, themed bar/restaurant has
contemporary establishment. impressive bar food and a Restaurant Nora $$$
Ardeo + Bardeo serves delicious good brunch menu. American Map 2 E1
modern American cuisine with 2132 Florida Ave NW, Dupont
Asian and Mediterranean Le Diplomate $$$ Circle, 20008
influences. Ask for a table on French Map 3 B1 Tel (202) 462-5143 Closed Sun
the romantic rooftop terrace 1601 14th St NW, 20009 America’s first certified organic
if the weather allows. Tel (202) 332-3333 restaurant is supervised by
A hotspot for the hip, with a organic food pioneer Nora
Bistro La Bonne $$$ retro Parisian decor and feel. Poullion. Seasonal dining
French Map 3 B1 Book ahead for dinner. at its best.
4236 14th St NW, 20009
Tel (202) 499-9208 Makoto Sakedoro $$$ Ripple $$$
French staples at La Bonne include Japanese American
steak-frites, escargot, and lots of 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Palisades, 3417 Connecticut Ave NW,
mussel choices. The bar on the 20007 Cleveland Park, 20008
third floor often has happy Tel (202) 298-6866 Closed Sun & Tel (202) 244-7995
hour specials. Mon The intriguing menu here
The best Japanese restaurant in includes a charcuterie and
BlackSalt $$$ DC, with a delicious fixed-price grilled cheese bar, mushroom
American chef’s menu. Take off your shoes agnolotti (ravioli), and okra
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, at the threshold and enter Japan. with ricotta.
Palisades, 20007
Tel (202) 342-9101 Obelisk $$$ St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar $$$
BlackSalt is a sleek restaurant Italian Map 3 A1 Belgian
specializing in inventive 2029 P St NW, 20036 3433 Connecticut Ave NW,
seafood-based dishes. The Tel (202) 872-1180 Closed Sun & Cleveland Park, 20008
corn-encrusted oysters and Mon Tel (202) 621-6719
mussels are unmissable The fixed-price menu at Obelisk Mussels of every description,
highlights on the menu. includes five courses served in a as well as a great choice of
Belgian beer, can be found
at this bar. Reasonably priced
happy hour (Mon to Fri).
Beyond Washington
The Crab Claw $
American
304 Burns St, St. Michaels,
MD 21663
Tel (410) 745-2900
A popular crab eatery since
1965. The decor is simple,
but the fresh seafood and
The cozy and inviting Restaurant Nora, America’s original organic restaurant cold beer are superb.
Key to prices see p183

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