Chef Robert Wiedmaier stays true to classic French techniques while adding contemporary ingredient embellishments. This imparts a certain je ne sais quoi to his daily-changing menu, making dining here extremely enjoyable. Menu options include a four-course vegetarian menu ($85) and a three-course pretheater menu ($85) with complimentary limousine service to the Kennedy Center at the meal's end.
Marcel’s
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