Le Pain Quotidien, a cafe on the corner of King and Washington Streets in Old Town, Alexandria (also in Georgetown and Bethesda) is quite the find. While there are plenty of great restaurant choices in Alexandria, this place offers something different- and is one of The Goodhart Group's favorite lunch haunts.
This restaurant, which originated Brussels and now is in several locations in 10 countries, is first and foremost about the bread. The founder believes he found the perfect recipe and we agree! The bread before the meal is enough to keep you coming back, while the tartine with chicken and mozzarella and the hummus platter are our particular favorites. If you are in the mood for a guilty pleasure, try the French Toast- it's so sweet you don't need syrup, but if you have an extra sweet tooth ask for it with agave nectar- its delicious.
While dining at this restaurant, you have your choice of seating. If you prefer to eat in privacy there are several small tables for 2 or 4. However, one of the more unique things about this restaurant is the large communal table in the forefront of the restaurant where patrons are encouraged to dine. This type of dining encourages intimacy and opens you to a new kind of eating experience.
If you like what you ordered, or don't have time to set down for a bite, don't worry! You can buy the breads and ingredients to take home since the restaurant also serves as a bakery and grocery for organic products such as breads, coffee, teas, chocolates and honey.
Here are the locations in our area:
Georgetown: 2815 M Street 202 315 5420
Alexandria: 701 King Street 703 683 2273
Bethesda: 7140 Bethesda Lane 301 913-2902
Guten Appetit!
http://lepainquotidien.com/
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