Citronelle

Date Night Takes The First Couple To Citronelle

Filed under: Dining

After 100 days in office President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama took a break by having a date night over the weekend. They ended up Michel Richard's Citronelle, a Georgetown restaurant that serves elegant yet playful French fare including chateaubriand and the famous "egg surprise" which is actually made from scallops. The restaurant also boasts an encyclopedic wine list. The NY Times reports that a special meal was prepared for the Obamas. The couple made it an early night, heading back to the White House to catch a Bulls game.

Citronelle has won many awards and has been dubbed one of the world's most exciting restaurants. it has a sister restaurant, another Citronelle, in Carmel, California as well as Central Michel Richard which is also in Washington DC. Trip Advisor lists Citronelle as the third most popular restaurant in Washington DC and the reviews range from the raves to a small number of pans that say that the restaurant is overhyped and overpriced.

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Carmel Valley Ranch Completes $12 Million Makeover

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Sports

Carmel Valley Ranch, the California retreat set on a stunning parcel of 400 lush acres with views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, just finished the final phase of an elegant $12 million makeover with the opening of a branch of acclaimed Washington, D.C. eatery Citronelle. Among the many improvements are a remodeled main Lodge and a refurbished Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. CVR's 144 suites - that's 2.7 acres per suite, by the way - take advantage of the dramatic setting with a refined country aesthetic, many featuring wraparound decks and wood-burning fireplaces. Chef Michel Richard's Citronelle serves light, modern French cuisine "infused with locally grown ingredients and produce for a uniquely Californian twist." See the gallery for more.

Gallery: Carmel Valley Ranch