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Legendary French chef Michel Richard, who made Washington his home and culinary playground for over 20 years, passed away in 2016. But his legacy lives on at Central, the James Beard Award-winning downtown DC bistro that still boasts his name above the door. Now, after a late July closure, the whimsical 13-year-old eatery is ready
washingtonian.comAfter many years of great success in Los Angeles and expanding his business globally, Michel moved to Washington, DC where he launched his flagship restaurant, Michel Richard Citronelle. Later, in 2007, Central Michel Richard opened in downtown Washington, DC, and won the *2008 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant *in the United States.
www.centralmichelrichard.comYou can see why Michel Richard’s effusive Pennsylvania Avenue brasserie wins raves. The playful menu fuses American and French classics with Richard’s signature
www.timeout.comLegendary chef inspired creativity in Washington, D.C., and beyond
www.nrn.comUnpretentious yet sophisticated, relaxed yet focused, Central Michel Richard hums with energy and a sense of possibility. Photograph by Allison Dinner. The stargazers are out in force at the granite-topped bar on a midweek evening. “Ooh,” the woman at...
www.washingtonian.comAfter a nearly 40-year absence, renowned French chef Michel Richard has returned to New York City to open his new restaurant Villard Michel Richard along with a bakery called Pomme Palais.
www.reuters.comAfter winning international acclaim for his flagship fine dining restaurant Citronelle in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Michel turned his creativity to the “democratization of gastronomy,” creating a restaurant that is welcoming and accessible, “at a price that makes you invite more friends. ”The menu showcases shareable starters for the table, sumptuous appetizers, unique entrees, and delectable desserts.
wjla.comIdeally situated at the corner of 11th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, and named for its “central” downtown location, Central is just steps away from the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, Capital One Arena, galleries, and downtown theatres. *James Beard Award Winner / Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the USA* *Washingtonian Magazine Top 20 Restaurants in DC* *Washington Post rated 3 Stars*
www.centralmichelrichard.comPennsylvania Avenue’s iconic Central Michel Richard has reopened after a six-week renovation hiatus. Originally opened in 2008 by the late acclaimed James Beard Foundation honored Chef Michel Richard, the restaurant has always maintained his vision for an accessible bistro “at a price that makes you invite more friends." Central’s space has been refreshed with new
menslifedc.comAfter a nearly 40-year absence, renowned French chef Michel Richard has returned to New York City to open his new restaurant Villard Michel Richard along with a bakery called Pomme Palais.
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