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ALEXANDRIA. Classic French ambience and cuisine distinguish this elegant restaurant, romantically decorated with linen cloths, soft lighting and charming European prints. The menu changes regularly but might include jumbo lump crabcakes, steaks, fresh salmon, or Italian specialties like pizza or calzones. Decadent desserts are always worth the extra calories, and the wine list and outdoor seating add to the appeal. An excellent choice for special occasions. NB The pub located upstairs serves what may just be the top "pub grub" in Old Town.

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Avg. Entrée:	$$$16 - $30
Reservations:	Recommended
Dress:	BCBC: Business Casual
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An Old Town favorite, Bistrot Lafayette serves French Provincial fare in a casual environment. The interior consists of a series of narrow rooms with close-spaced, dark oak tables. Unpretentious and tasty, the menu offers traditional cuisine with a few surprises. Start with portobello fricassee with garlic butter and confit or a bowl of homemade soup. Dinner includes rack of lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon, and pork. A prix fixe option is available for mid-day diners. Sidewalk seating available.

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ALEXANDRIA. A romantic spot for an authentic French meal, Chez Andrée combines fine cuisine with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. In French tradition, each dish is prepared with high quality ingredients and is given beautiful presentation and great taste. Thanks to reasonable prices and spacious seating, the restaurant is a popular choice for groups and does a brisk lunch business. Representative entrees include grilled rack of lamb, broiled filet mignon, roasted half-duck, and sauteed rainbow trout. Sweetbreads, calf's brains, and veal kidneys delight true francophiles.

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ALEXANDRIA. The peaceful atmosphere of this suave restaurant is complemented by the tasteful decor and professional, tuxedo-clad waitstaff. Menu selections are inspired by the cuisine of southern France and include such dishes as garbure (vegetable soup) and pork normande. Meals are carefully prepared and beautifully presented. For a delightful end to a terrific dining experience, make sure to try the hazelnut soufflé. Business dressy attire. Reservations recommended. METRO: King Street

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Avg. Entrée:	$$$16 - $30
Reservations:	Recommended
Dress:	B, BCB: Business BC: Business Casual
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ALEXANDRIA. This Old Town favorite offers country French cuisine as comforting as it is delicious. Top menu choices include bouillabaisse, cassoulet, and a hearty pot-au-feu, a pleasing combination of beef, vegetables, and savory spices. The appealing place includes a lovely garden patio and a rustic, French interior. The wine list is full of little-known French offerings, along with local wines, and desserts are as you'd expect, with rich French pastries, mousses, and tarts. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.

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ALEXANDRIA. Le Refuge's cozy dining room provides a romantic backdrop for fine country French fare – even amid an always-bustling crowd. Pink accents, fresh flowers, and decorative wine bottles evoke a Parisian brasserie, and the cuisine continues the theme. Not fancy but heavy on flavor are dishes like classic French onion soup, garlicky leg of lamb, beef Wellington, and hearty potatoes Lyonnaise. The prixe fixe menu offers a particularly good deal. Plus, classic French desserts like profiteroles and fruit-filled tarts serve as an excellent grand finale. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.

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