Bright, contemporary French restaurant offering duck, steak frites, and other bistro fare, plus cocktails.
"A bistro located adjacent to the White House in D.C., part of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group." - Tierney Plumb
"The upscale French spot is cooking up a 4-course, prix-fixe menu for $100 per person, served from 5 to 9 p.m. The meal begins with complimentary bubbles and an amuse bouche before options of chestnut soup with apple-fennel compote and bacon; Hudson Valley foie gras torchon with Sauternes sabayon, persimmon, pistachio granola, and brioche; Rohan duck calvados with apple, confit leg pressé, olive-almond texture and potatoes mille-feuille; and chanterelle mushroom risotto with carnaroli rice, chanterelle mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts, and comté fondue. For a sweet ending, guests will have a choice of multiple desserts from a tarte au citron vert with key lime and chantilly cream to a cheese plate with honeycomb, candied nuts, preserves, and baguette. Make reservations here." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Wearing an “I Voted” sticker on Election Day? Stop into La Bise, Ashok Bajaj’s downtown modern French restaurant, for a complimentary glass of sparkling wine." - Kalina Newman
"Ashok Bajaj’s modern French restaurant mere steps from the White House D.C. are partaking in Bastille Day festivities with a special three-course, prix-fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef Michael Fusano." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Located just steps from the White House, La Bise will offer two Japanese-inspired cocktails and one mocktail in honor of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. Indulge in the La Bise Blossom ($15), which is made from a combination of vodka, vermouth, and lemon. Meanwhile, the Cherry Blossom G&T ($15) is comprised of gin, cherry blossom tea and tonic, A spirit-free option includes a Blossom Tea Ginger Limeade ($10), made with cherry blossom tea, ginger, lime, and soda." - Vinciane Ngomsi