Archive for January 20th, 2009

Citronelle Restaurant – Washington D.C.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009


3000 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel. (202) 625-2150
Website: www.citronelledc.com
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 6-10pm; Fri 7 Sat 6-10:30pm; Sun 6-9:30pm
Cuisine: French
Dress Code: No sports-wear, denim, sneakers/ateletic shoes; Jacket required for dinner
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Very Expensive

Michel Richard & Citronelle has been honored with: “Best Chef of the Year” “Best Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year” by Capital Restaurant and Hospitality, a double award never before achieved. Conde Nast Traveller “One of the World’s Most Exciting Restaurants” and the James Beard Award among many others.
Citronelle is situated in the Latham Hotel. It is definitely among the top dining spots in town and very popular. Jean Jacques Retourne is Maitre D; he worked for years in the same capacity in many famous Los Angeles Restaurants.
Also visit their sister restaurant:
Central
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tel. (202) 626-0015
Opening Hours:
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Monday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
He also has a branch in Carmel Valley, California:
Citronelle at Carmel Valley Ranch
One Old Ranch Road,
Carmel, California 93923
Tel.1-866-282-4745.

Sake Club – Washington D.C.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009


2635 Connecticut Ave.NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel. 202-332-2711
Website: www.sakeclub.net
Opening Hours: Lunch: Mon – Sat: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: Mon – Thurs: 5:00pm -10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 5:00pm -11:00pm
Sunday: 5:00pm- 10:00pm
Late Night(Bar): Thursday: 10:30pm – 1:00am
Friday & Saturday: 11:00pm -1:00am
Dress Code: Casual business attire
Cuisine: Japanese; Sushi Bar; Tapas
Executive Chef: Koji Yoshida
Wine List: Extensive selection of Sake
Credit Cards: Amex, Visa, MC
Prices: Expensive

The bar and sushi bar are very active and fun; with lots of singles roaming about especially during Happy Hour.
Take Out. Outdoor Dining. Full Bar. Beer/Wine Served. Happy Hour. No Smoking. Banquet Facilities.