Palena Cafe

Cuisine: American and French Fusion. Specialty: Roast Chicken, Palena Burger. Location: 3529 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008-2402. Price: Café menu runs $11-$20 an item. $12 for the Palena Burger, $15 for the Palena Roast Chicken. Lately, I’ve been eating out a lot, and I’m starting to get a little bit...

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Bistro Bis

Cuisine: French. Location: 15 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. Price: $20 to $30 for entrees. French cuisine has always been one of my favorites. Rich, creamy, and incredibly complex, it comes with an elegance and level of nuance that is difficult to find in any other type of cuisine. It is, unfortunately, very difficult to...

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Cafe du Parc

French. Entrées run $20-$29. 3-course Prix Fixe Dinner for $38. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004-1047. When I’m in the mood for a true dining experience, there’s nothing that I like more than some French food. Rich, savory, fresh dishes, combined with perfect service and a nice air of intimacy—you...

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