The bottom line is I am immersed in this industry, and do my best to report on the most interesting changes and happenings at restaurants, whether I have a working relationship with them or not. While Japone has several booths, the real coveted seats will be at the long, white, marble table, designed for communal dining.
French cuisine makes a comeback.
Decades ago, French restaurants reigned supreme in Washington as the top choice for fine dining. Now, with a resurgence only topped by the steakhouse trend, French cuisine is enjoying a steady rise in popularity. Deciding to move to Washington to be closer to his girlfriend, he has spent the last three years looking for the right space. Co-Owner Cecile Darricarrere reports that the new restaurant is welcoming back many of their former customers from Bistrot Lepic. Designed to offer the ultimate in convenience, the food and beverage area will provide members everything from health smoothies to full-service meals.