The Hottest New Restaurants Around D.C., April 2024
"Treasured Georgetown deli Booeymonger flipped into a burger-driven brasserie in late January. La Bonne Vache, which translates to “the good cow” in French, is a team effort between a pair of local culinary couples: vet chef Rob Aikens and his restaurant designer wife, Rachel, and Ari and Claire Wilder (Chaplin’s, Zeppelin’s, Kappo). The headlining list of French-influenced handhelds includes a “bourguignonne” burger with red wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, and smoked bacon, while another loops in truffle brie. Other menu highlights executed by chef Scheyla Acosta include airy gougères, marinated olives, gorgeous beet and endive salads, a section of crispy baguette sandwiches, and mousse au chocolat. The 42-seat neighborhood newcomer pairs French fare with beers, wines, vermouth-fueled cocktails, and Champagnes at the chic bar." - Tierney Plumb
