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Washington, D.C., USA
Steven France
Chief Concierge: The Jefferson

Front of the House Manager Steven France moved to Washington, D.C., in 2001. He worked at The Ritz-Carlton and the Hay-Adams before joining The Jefferson in 2006.



Food & Drink Shopping Activities Outdoor
Best Restaurant
Citronelle.

Former New York Times food critic Ruth Reichl has described chef Michel Richard as "one of the most joyful, inventive chefs who's ever lived." Diners can watch their food being prepared in the glass-enclosed kitchen, or take in the signature "mood wall," which changes color every 59 seconds.

Best Romantic Restaurant
1789 Restaurant.

Patrons eat in small, hushed rooms in this quaint old townhouse. Each one boasts a fireplace and artwork that makes you feel like you're visiting your grandmother's house.

Best Wine
Charlie Palmer Steak.

A glass "wine cube" displays 3,500 bottles representing every U.S. state.

Best Bar for a Business Drink
Bobby Van's Steakhouse.

Suits and ties fill the lively bar area, which features a rack of hard boiled eggs alongside the bowls of nuts.

Best Steak
The Caucus Room.

The who's who on Capitol Hill congregate at this bipartisan eatery owned by Democratic and Republican bigwigs.

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