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 Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle

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Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Seating

Catering

Free Wifi

Wine and Beer

Kids Menu

Built in the late 1800s, the Queen Anne-style James G. Blaine Mansion represents the last surviving example of the mansions that once surrounded Dupont Circle. The former home of Republican politician James G. Blaine is still a residence and we are happy to occupy its annex. The reclaimed wood and exposed brick throughout our store offer a taste of the building’s history, while our sunny patio overlooking the busy intersection of P Street & 20th Streets NW will bring you back into the buzz of the city

Simplicity According to Alain

Our founder

Alain Coumont was born into a family of cooks. His grandparents had a restaurant, his father was a chef, and his aunt Simone was a talented pâtissier who baked tarts every Saturday for the whole family to devour on Sunday. When he was 6 years old, Alain began reading from the two cookbooks on the shelf at home. He taught himself to cook by reading recipes and hints from famous chefs. His first creations were chocolate mousse, cream puffs, and eclairs. Little did he know…

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