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It's "all about the mussels", with "plump" mollusks "available by the bucket" alongside other midpriced "classic bistro" fare at this "très noisy" "endless party" in Dupont Circle with a "vieux Paris" look; "traditionally ‘French'" service rubs some the wrong way, but legions of fans ask what's not to "love" about "any place where people drink wine before noon"?

An instant hit in its Dupont Circle neighborhood, this moderately priced French bistro with a monumental zinc bar is noisy, crowded, and fun. The comforting, traditional bistro fare includes starter and entree portions of mussels in several different preparations. Steaks, garnished with a pile of crisp fries, are the main attraction, but you might also try the herb raviolis or magret de canard...

Come at night, says the voice on the phone. It’s really buzzy then, jammed and boisterous. We liked the daytime --- mid-afternoon was crowded and buzzy enough. At other times, you’d best make reservations so you can rub elbows with the In Crowd; otherwise, you may have to wait. Start with the flavorful onion soup, which comes with plenty of melted cheese. Want something light? How about a...

Wear a beret. Americans' stereotypes about France get thrown right back in their face and into their eager mouths. In a city of French snobs, earns top ranking for moules frites, crème brûlée, mysterious cow parts. Anthony Bourdain can't make this stuff. Half the conversations are en français but you really can't hear a thing. Celebratory din akin to Paris '68, echoes inside gutted bicycle...

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