Washington, DC
Washington, DC

Magret de Canard


La Chaumiere

Magret de Canard

La Chaumiere
2813 M Street NW
Washington, DC, 20007
(202) 338-1784
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If it looks like a duck…Sorry. Couldn’t help myself. This sliced magret de canard in a black currant sauce might well be the best duck I have ever had in my life! Cooked to a rosy perfection, it was a tender combination of rich and piquant. The accompanying faro and veggies were exactly right, though it did not stop me from stealing my dinner-mate’s creamy mashed potato puree to swab through the currant sauce. The Georgetown country French cafe was ambient with a fireplace, refined waiters and the buzz of urgent conversation, a DC commodity for sure.

DISHED UP BY...

Ken Carlton

Ken is the author of FOOD FOR MARRIAGE and co-author of THE HUNGER. His screen credits include a screenplay with the folks who brought you "Babette's Feast." He is an inveterate midnight chef with a penchant for all things tartare.

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