Main courses offer a similar mixture of the homey and the exotic. Grilled flank steak is raised above the ordinary with sensational Gorgonzola mashed potatoes, which may also be ordered as a side dish. It's a dramatically good dish, a successful marriage of the American grill and the sushi bar. Desserts are a letdown after such appetizer and main-course successes. There's a fairly long martini list and a fairly short wine list, both pricey.
Service is enthusiastic and well-informed.
2001 by Washington Magazine Inc.