Epicurean litmus test lets you know which of your friends is faking. Mind-blowing wine list separates sommeliers from the wannabes. Flawless French cuisine follows suit, straying from tradition only when necessary. Provençale label boils down to lots of extra thyme. Cream and beige everything-the color's all on your plate except for the glass octopus chandelier. And the ceiling has stars! ...
Chic, elegant Le Paradou vies with just a handful of other destinations as DC's most expensive restaurant. With a menu devised by executive chef Yannick Cam, that's no wonder. That said, Le Paradou may well be the ideal location for marriage proposals, brokering million-dollar deals and signing up mega-star talent. As expected, every detail is honed to perfection: a beige-on-white-on-tan color...