European Escape: Weeknight French Fare at Montmarte

Now that we Washingtonians are enjoying longer daylight hours and a bit of cool breeze in the evenings (before summer officially arrives), grabbing dinner on a patio during the week can be the perfect way to decompress after a long day at the office.

Most Hillers hit Montmarte for brunch on the weekends, my husband and I decided to try them for dinner instead.

The patio, of course, is fantastic. The space has the perfect amount of umbrellas to shade everyone dining, but it doesn't feel cumbersome or enclosed.

Watching people stroll past from neighboring Peregrine Espresso and Pitango Gelato gives this little sliver of Captiol Hill the perfect European vibe.

We started with the crab cake, which is full of flavor and cooked to the perfect texture. Slightly crunchy on the outside, which is the perfect contradiction to the lump crab meat center.  For my main course I had the Mahi Mahi, which was on special for the evening.  The Mahi Mahi was served on top of a bed of bok choy and bell pepper with a slightly tangy sauce.  The flavors were exciting but did not over power the fish. Lastly, we finished the meal with a light flourless chocolate cake paired with two delicious cups of espresso.  

My husband and I have been to France multiple times, and I can say from my experiences, no one dines better than the French. When we said 'l addition s'il vous plait' the waiter smiled, 'oui monsieur'.  

Montmarte was the perfect escape from the rush and worry of a normal week day, I encourage you to check it out and experience a European escape for yourself.

Montmarte
327 7th Street SE (Eastern Market Metro Stop)
http://www.montmartredc.com/

Happy Hilling!
S.