Cuisine:

• American
• Bistro
• Others
• Brew, Pubs, Microbreweries

Westend Bistro By Eric Ripert Description:
Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert is Washington's new, casual American bistro by the acclaimed 3-star Michelin chef at New York's Le Bernardin. A casual neighborhood restaurant, Westend Bistro offers simple, straightforward American fare and a vibrant atmosphere.
This casual American bistro in The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. is a project from Eric Ripert, chef of New York's Le Bernardin. Located on the ground floor, the interior affords several window seatings so patrons can people-watch while they tackle luncheon dishes from entrée salads and hefty sandwiches---even a fish burger---and pasta and seafood entrées. Dinners are more formal, so look for a scallop ceviche appetizer as a prelude to dishes such as shrimp and grits, wild striped bass with Carolina Gold rice and Asian spices, and sea bass served with tomatoes Provençal and picholine-artichoke relish. The large portions offer a good value for cost-conscious diners. Desserts include a buttermilk panna cotta with mandarin-ginger glaze as well as house made sorbets and ice cream. The bar features a menu of small plates such as fried oysters and pulled pork cornbread sliders, and each dish has its own suggested pairing with a wine, beer or cocktail. However, guests may want to stick to the chef's specialty drink recommendation and order the "Ripert" Favorite, which is made with Jose Cuervo Reposado, orange juice and prickly pear cactus purée. For a special behind-the-scenes look, a party of two can make reservations for "Dinner at the Pass." These side-by-side seats at the open window separating the kitchen from the dining room provide the unique opportunity to interact with the chefs as they perform dinner service.


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