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Washington has never seen a turnaround like the Penn Quarter's rags-to-riches transformation. Almost overnight, bars, museums, cinemas, theaters, shops, and galleries, not to mention high-rise condos, have added newfound appeal to this downtown district's long-neglected streets. Even when there isn't a sporting event at the MCI Center, there's so much action on Chinatown's fringe that new restaurants can't open fast enough to fill the demand. José Andrés—among the first to recognize the neighborhood's potential—has been followed by a stylish French-Indian lounge (IndeBleu, 707 G St. NW; 202/333-2538; dinner for two $100) and branches of popular restaurants both local (Clyde's, Austin Grill) and out-of-state (New York's Rosa Mexicana), along with a couple top-rated stand-alone spots (Zola, Matchbox). All that's still missing is a good place to park.
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