Citronelle Empire Grows; Inn at Easton to Close

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 […]

Critics Rate Hank’s Oyster Bar, Wolfgang Puck’s The Source

IN THE NEWS: The Post’s Tom Sietsema gives two stars to Hank’s Oyster Bar — Old Town (1026 King St., Alexandria, VA 703-739-4265) and has a first bite at Lebanese restaurant Me Jana in Arlington (2300 Wilson Blvd.; 703-465-4440) and reports the expected January opening of Savino Racine’s (owner of Primi Piatti and Finemondo in […]