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- Columbia Heights, U Street & Adams Morgan
- 25 - 50 USD
- Contemporary
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This indie hot spot with a retro-chic décor and cool staff has so many things going for it. First, there’s the team behind it, who’ve already struck gold on the city’s dining scene. Then there’s the location, inside the former Heller’s Bakery, which was an 80-year-old neighborhood institution. And finally, there’s the food. This all-day kitchen churns out tempting baked goods in the morning, quiches and sandwiches at lunch and a full dinner carte in the evening. Slather nori butter on excellent house-made country bread before diving into black pepper spaetzle studded with littleneck clams, tossed in a garlic and butter sauce. Don't skimp on dessert as it's a sacrilege in these hallowed bakery halls. Fluffy and tangy goat cheese-cheesecake is a great pick.
Distinction
The Plate • Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal
Classification
Quite comfortable
Price
25 - 50 USD
Services
- ä Breakfast
- E Establishment totally or partly reserved for non-smokers
- a Wheelchair accessible
- Ä New establishment in the guide
Michelin Guide Experience
Discover the experience in this restaurant through the photos of the customers
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