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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated September 2026.
Le Chat Noir · Friendship Heights
A French-owned, crepe-heavy spot in Friendship Heights that draws elegant older couples and first dates alike. A savory stuffed crepe is the standout, with real absinthe behind the bar.
La Chaumiere · Georgetown
Open since 1976 in Georgetown and frozen in an Alpine aesthetic of beamed ceilings and farming decor. Duck with currant sauce and a sausage plate with madeira reduction have kept a loyal clientele for decades.