Alsace-Lorraine has produced one of the world’s richest and most varied cuisines. It combines traditional French cooking with surprising and delicious ingredients. Nestled in the hills outside Washington D.C., the legendary L'Auberge Chez Francois exemplifies the very best of traditional Alsatian cooking. The restaurant’s enduring legacy of culinary excellence and warm service began with renowned chef Francois Haeringer more than sixty years ago and is now carried on by his equally celebrated son, Jacques.

One of Open Table’s 100 Best Restaurants in America, a AAA four Diamond Award winner, and considered by Zagat to be DC’s Best Classical French Restaurant, L'Auberge Chez Francois has long been on everyone’s list of favorite French restaurants, and is considered the best place in the region for romantic dining. It is known as a destination for politicians, celebrities, and people seeking to celebrate a special occasion, often returning year after year.

Chef Jacques’ cooling demonstrations, wine dinners, and special events also make the restaurant a destination for culinary education and gathering place for food enthusiasts.

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