Washington D.C.

Letter of Recommendation

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re introducing our newest franchise: Letter of Recommendation. These are tributes to spots that offer something unique — restaurants we can’t live without. They may not be the most buzzy, but they provide something essential.

Header illustration by Pamela Chen

Comfort is at the Heart of Everything Unconventional Diner Stands For

A love for the classics has been key to the restaurant’s staying power.

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Dishes at the pass at Lutèce

How Lutèce Became America’s Perfect Take on the Neobistro

The Washington, D.C., restaurant and chef Matt Conroy have captured the spirit of Paris’ new-wave dining scene, in a form that also reflects this country’s deep love of French cooking.

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