IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post publishes its annual fall dining guide, with Komi being elevated to four stars, and Citronelle docked a star for what critic Tom Sietsema calls “one of the sorriest service experiences I can recall.” … Sietsema also has a first bite at Asian Spice (717 H St. NW; in Chinatown). […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post’s Jane Black interviews star chef Michel Richard, who confirms he’s opening two, possibly three, new restaurants outside Washington in 2008 but will continue to spend most of his time at his Georgetown flagship, Citronelle. Next month he plans to open two restaurants in California: the 80-seat Citronelle by Michel […]

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IN THE NEWS: Eater San Francisco reports Michelin has announced the star ratings of its second annual Michelin guide for the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country. Highlights: New St. Helena restaurant Meadowood in Napa Valley lands a coveted two-star slot. Chez TJ in Mountain View also joined the two-star club, joining last year’s […]

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