David Burke Townhouse
Prices
Average main course: $36.
AmEx, DC, MC, V.
Description
Though youre not likely to see superchef David Burke in the house (hostess with the mostest Donatella Arpaia can still be spotted), the townhouse-style dining room is still packed. Whimsy rules: One winning dish features angry lobster chunks spiked with chili oil, perched over a bed of nails. Desserts, such as a tree of cheesecake lollipops, keep with the culinary elbow jab. The food would be easy to ridicule if it werent so good. For a bargain, try the $24 three-course prix fixe.
Hours
Mon–Sat noon–3pm, 5–11pm; Sun 11am–3pm, 4:30–10pm.