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"At this longstanding country-French inn in Chevy Chase I found an atmosphere that grabs your attention in the best way: lace curtains, a fieldstone hearth, a resident piano player who takes requests, and dining-room acoustics that allow easy conversation. The best seats are the two perches for two on the balcony overlooking the main room. Seafood is a must—especially the butter-kissed trout amandine—and go-to dishes include onion soup, coquille St. Jacques, chateaubriand for two, oysters fricassee and a rich lobster bisque; warm crusty bread is perfect for mopping up many plates. For dessert, the creme brulee is easy to finish—sweet and soft, served with an almond tuile." - Tierney Plumb