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CHEF MICHEL RICHARD OF CITRONELLE
vintage railroad posters evoke "the good life" of a bygone era. It's a casual American saloon offering good food, drink, and value. Clyde's of Georgetown serves lunch, dinner, late-night fare and Sunday brunch. 3236 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. 202/333-9180; www.clydes.com.
CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN
GEORGETOWN DINING CITRONELLE For some, the most memorable moment in Washington D.C. is seeing the White House, or a tour of the Capital. For others, (like myself) it's dinner at Michel Richard's Citronelle in Georgetown. In the past two years, Chef Richard has been honored with numerous James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Chef, and Washingtonian Magazine has named Citronelle the #1 restaurant in Washington, D.C. This celebrated French chef has made an indelible imprint on the Washington restaurant scene with Citronelle and his new restaurant, Central Michel Richard, in downtown, D.C.. I suggest that the U.S. Mint skip the presidents, and put Chef Richard's jolly face on a coin. He is a true national treasure! 3000 M Street, NW in the Latham Hotel, Washington, DC. 202/625-2150; www.citronelledc.com.
CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN Clyde's of Georgetown opened in 1963 in Washington's most historic neighborhood. Its long oak bar, plank flooring and popular Back Bar with
1789 RESTAURANT
1789 RESTAURANT 1789 Restaurant is the quintessential Washington, D.C. dining experience. Chosen by readers of Gourmet magazine as one of America's Top Tables, its inspired creativity is delivered in relaxed country-inn elegance. Decorated with American antiques, period equestrian and historic prints, and Limoges china, its five dining rooms offer comfortable surroundings in a renovated Federal house. 1226 36th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 202/965-1789; www.1789restaurant.com.
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