September 8, 2008

Je T’Adour

Adour Opens

Despite the many frogs and evil wenches, life isn’t exactly a fairy tale.

Don’t let that stop you from seeking the royal treatment at Adour, opening today at The St. Regis.

Chef Alain Ducasse brings his sophistication to the District with a contemporary French and American restaurant.

The lavish dining room fuses old and new, with creamy leather banquettes and polished chrome discs juxtaposing the historic wood-carved ceiling.

Nestle into one of the three dining alcoves for tastes of the good life. Options like bass with a duo of tomatoes confit or duck with niçoise olives are only fitting with caviar, shellfish, and the requisite fine wine.

Top it off with an opulent dessert (we suggest the chocolate and praline sable) or retreat to the sleek bar for a nightcap.

Just don’t wait around for your fairy godmother to get the tab.

Adour, 923 16th Street NW, at K Street, at the St. Regis (202-509-8000 or starwoodhotels.com).