This is D.C.'s satellite restaurant in the galaxy of famed French chef/restaurateur Alain Ducasse. As any foodie will expect, the cuisine is top-notch and ingredients like black truffles, foie gras, Armagnac, and rose blossom feature prominently. For all of its exquisiteness, Adour is comfortable, not precious. The dining room's modern decor features creamy leather banquettes as well as...
Adour Restaurant Review:
Adour offers contemporary French American cuisine at The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Executive chef Julien Jouhannaud’s seasonal menu draws from local and regional producers for dishes such as artisanal pasta, Loch Duart salmon “surf & turf” with seared foie gras, and the rack of Colorado lamb and petit farcis niçois. Desserts may include a cherry tart with pistachio ice cream. Wine is a focus...
Stodgy St. Regis overcomes mid-life crisis with kitchen retake, trophy trademark chef Alain Ducasse. Rockwell designers break the rules with aplomb—white carpet under white chairs, chrome tables—then teak panels, gold leaf alcoves. Glass walls of wine bear up medieval oak beams. Back pantry is Fort Knox of foie gras, delivers a digital version of Dordogne with Milanese potluck. Youngish...