Petite Cerise

"Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and partner Alex Zink, the duo behind Michelin-starred sensation the Dabney, doubled down in Shaw with the 2023 opening of a French cafe-meets-bistro. Situated in a 130-year-old, two-story building, the bright corner respite exudes a low-key elegance with plenty of French influences across its 90-seat space and morning-to-night menus. Guests can start the day at the coffee bar and choose from traditional French pastries like croissants, canelés, and pains au chocolat. Come back later for dishes like scallops or potato-crusted snapper alongside a raw fennel salad with lemon, bacon lardons, and balsamic-roasted pearl onions. A new prix fixe experience — only $58 a head — starts with a snack before moving on to options like scallops, escargots, Parisian gnocchi, and stuffed chicken with stone fruits." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"One of the favorite dining spots of Ryan Ratino in Washington, D.C." - Nancy DePalma

"I've loved eggnog since I was a kid. It's a holiday classic,” says Jeremiah Langhorne, chef of The Dabney and Petite Cerise in Washington, DC. “When The Dabney entered its first winter, I wanted to make it for our guests; we spent years perfecting our house eggnog, known as "Dabnog,” he shares about the blend of bourbon, rye, madeira, black rum, sorghum molasses, and the best eggs and dairy from farmers in the Mid-Atlantic region. “It's perfect for an after-dinner drink or you can even use it in your latte, Petite Cerise style." - Jillian Dara

"Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and his team want to take care of dessert with three specialty Thanksgiving pies all month long. Choose from chocolate bourbon pecan pie ($55), apple walnut crumble pie ($40), and sweet potato a la Petite Cerise ($35). Order here. Pickup is available on November 26-27 or delivery on November 26 for a $15 surcharge." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"It takes more than your average syrah to impress Washingtonians, and the people behind this slender Mt. Vernon Square all-day bistro know that. The wine list at Petite Cerise goes deep, and while the Chablis and Champagnes are excellent, come here for the wines that aren’t as free flowing beyond France’s borders, like trousseau, grolleau noir, and pineau d’aunis. We love the bar for a first date, the tables for a second, and, if you make it to date number three, know that Petite Cerise does an excellent brunch, too (don’t skip the buckwheat crepes)." - madeline weinfield