IndeBleu

Frommer's Review

IndeBleu's opening in December 2004 brought out fashion models, members of the press, and photographers clicking away at the scene. Everyone was curious to see whether what they'd heard was true: that the lounge was furnished with swinging sofas, orange chaise longues, padded walls, and tons of cushions, and that the dining room offered a catwalk and a chef's table that pivoted into the kitchen. The crowd came, confirmed, and continues to return. In the meantime, though, IndeBleu has established the club and dining room as two separate destinations. The first-level lounge still features a bar with disappearing bottle shelves, white granite, and stone floors, and that hipper-than-thou sunken cocktail den and pod-shaped DJ booth, but it goes by the name "Tantra" now and opens nightly at 5pm, catering to 20- and 30-something singles. Upstairs is the dining room and that catwalk connecting one section to another, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the National Portrait Gallery and the Penn Quarter neighborhood, and serious diners ready to perk up their taste buds. IndeBleu's cooking continues on its exotic track. Menu highlights include appetizers of lobster and lump crab stacked with marinated mango, pine nuts, and curry oil; and a duck and foie gras confit; and an entree of tandoori rack of lamb with green lentil ragout, grilled portobello, and mojito sauce.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Back to Top