"Ooh-la-la", it's "like being in a Parisian cafe" – "even the cashiers say ‘merci'" – aver fans of this "authentic" French bakery import that fills "baguette sandwich cravings" and leaves "no time to diet" with its "buttery", "rich" pastries; if some say it's "not cheap" for what it is and complain of "disorganized" service, dedicated Francophiles "bliss" out with the "beautiful bread" on the...
Boot buffs make a beeline for Georgetown's new flagship of the all-American, circa-1863 footwear company, a 19th-century former firehouse now filled with hide chairs, historic photos and, of course, shoes, boots and bags for the whole family; the industrial-cool interior, including an upstairs lounge and a ceiling decked with harness straps, just adds to the experience.
A whole new generation of Indian restaurants has sprouted in Washington in the last couple of years, from the Indian-French fusion Indebleu in Penn Quarter, to the elegant Heritage India in Glover Park (and its sister brasserie in Dupont Circle). But that doesn't mean we should forget this 16-year-old pioneer. The charming two-level Aditi provides a serene setting in which to enjoy first-rate...