Washington, D.C. - January 08, 2007

Grand Central

Central Michel Richard Opens

You love to be the center of attention. Which is why you wore Versace to your sister’s wedding and are currently making your co-workers listen to you read this very e-mail aloud.

So head to Central, the new spot from Michel Richard. Envisioned as the democratized version of its fancier, older sibling, Citronelle, it aims to let everyone in on the action.

Sit down at one of the laid-back bistro tables and order from the affordable menu chockful of new takes on Richard’s signature French dishes. Try lobster burgers, fried chicken, frisee and poached egg salad, and mussels mariniere. Or opt for a nibble of cheese, charcuterie, and oysters at the bar, where you can also get anything from a bottle of Bud to 100 different wines.

Richard wants his resto to be a favorite last-minute lunch spot or after-work watering hole for regulars.

Which suits you just fine: You like a place where everyone knows your name.

Central Michel Richard, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, at 11th Street (202-626-0015).