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Frommer's Highly Recommended

Are steakhouses passé? Not this one, that's for sure. The arrival of BLT Steak in late 2006 introduced D.C. to a younger, hipper cut of beeferie than the city's used to. The restaurant, with its expansive bar, suede seats, large and airy room, and soul-music sound system, is a popular stamping ground for young professionals on weeknights and sees a steady stream of power brokers at all times. (BLT lies on a street btw. the White House and the K Street corridor of law firm and lobbyist offices.) The BLT stands not for bacon, lettuce, and tomato, but for Bistro Laurent Tourondel, the chef, whose other BLTs are located in New York City, San Juan, and assorted other hot spots. A meal begins with a basket of enormous, complimentary Gruyère popovers and a little pot of country pâté. Menu recommendations include the raw bar offerings, hanger steak, the American wagyu rib-eye (if you don't mind paying $92 for your entree!), blue cheese Tater Tots, onion rings, any of the salads, and the souffléd crepe with ricotta cheese for dessert.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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