Caucus Room

DOWNTOWN. They may not always agree in Congress, but Democrats and Republicans find common ground at this plush establishment. The menu, steeped in the traditions of Continental cuisine, knows how to adapt to the times. It updates Lobster Thermidor with a brandy bechamel sauce, sans parmesan, and gives the rack of lamb added kick with goat cheese and garlic. Along with steaks and chops, diners find coq au vin, Dover sole, and grilled swordfish on shaved fennel. A wine list with 300-plus vintages accommodates most any request and may even lead to agreements that reach beyond dinner.