Jean-Georges Vongerichten's "modern take" on the steakhouse genre brings some of the "best" "juicy" cuts to Downtown, though often the "stars of the meal" are his "transcendent" New American dishes; the soaring dining room, located just off the W Hotel's lobby, is about to undergo a major redo at press time (which could outdate the Decor rating); P.S. the less pricey "hidden wine bar"...
J&G Steakhouse Restaurant Review:
With its ground-floor and corner setting, this upscale steakhouse looks as refined as any white tablecloth restaurant without any trace of the typical dark woods-and-brass décor of most steakhouse eateries. Even better, its menu is just as refined, with beef playing a somewhat secondary role. True, the entrées star several Prime beef dishes, but the kitchen is just as comfortable with Maine...
Swanky red meat rendez-vous is the latest orgy for Washington's red-blooded high society. "W" home address prevents Dukes-of-Hazard lookalikes from walking in off the tour bus. Thirty-foot high ceilings, cream-colored square pillars, distinguished square chairs and square-jawed waiters straight outta Davidoff ads. Ingenious sweet/savory appetizers concocted by chef célèbre Jean-Georges...
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Just steps from the White House and Treasury, it's no wonder that the W Hotel's J&G Steakhouse--named after internationally-acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten--is a study in discretion. The...