Café Saint-Ex

Frommer's Review

There goes the neighborhood, some say, only we're talking gentrification here. Some longtime residents are not so crazy about the fact that this precious restaurant/bar is attracting legions, including food critics, who are awarding the place several stars. And you know what that means: double-parked cars, lines out the door, and rowdy customers into the wee hours. This part of D.C. is changing, no doubt about it, and if you're intrigued, Café Saint-Ex is worth investigating. Named for author/aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the dining room builds on the flight idea with black and white photos of pilots and aviation memorabilia. The critics are crowing about the charming atmosphere and certain items on the menu, like the roast chicken; the grilled mahimahi; and the beets, orange, and goat cheese salad. Personally, I love the fried green tomato BLT. D.C. hipsters stay on or arrive later to get in on Saint's nightlife scene, which features a DJ spinning tunes downstairs at Gate 54: usually hip-hop or indie, depending on the night.

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