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Specialties
This modern American bistro with a French twist is a recipient of the Nation’s highest culinary awards, including winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in the US.
Ideally situated at the corner of 11th & Penn NW, and named for it’s «central» downtown location, Central is just steps away from the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, Verizon Center, galleries, and downtown theatres.
Central is crafted with Chef Michel Richard’s lively, jovial style of delicious food. After winning international acclaim for his flagship fine dining restaurant Citronelle in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Michel turned his creativity to the «democratization of gastronomy», creating a restaurant that is welcoming and accessible, «at a price that makes you invite more friends».
The menu showcases shareable starters for the table, sumptuous appetizers, unique entrees, and delectable desserts.
History
Established in 2007.
Michel Richard’s American bistro with a French accent opened in 2007 to rave reviews winning the James Beard Award for 2008 in Best New Restaurant in USA. Central continues to receive accolades in prominent local and national publications, including:
3 Stars-Washington Post
#9 in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top 100 Restaurants
Meet the Business Owner
Michel R.
Business Owner
Michel Richard won the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef in the USA in 2007. Central Michel Richard opened in Washington, DC to rave reviews, winning the 2008 James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant.
Michel’s creativity can be seen in prestigious epicurean publications such as Food & Wine, Food Arts, Bön Appetit, and on the cover of the late great Gourmet. He has been featured in the Washington Post, Washingtonian, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Times, among many others. Michel’s restaurants hold top honors in the best American dining guides and he has published three books, Home Cooking with a French Accent, Happy in the Kitchen, and Sweet Magic. Michel regularly appears at charitable events and food & wine festivals across the country, has designed menus for the National Gallery of Art, and features dishes onboard Amtrak’s Acela First Class and National dining car services.