Palena in Washington, D.C. | Travel + Leisure
3529 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C.
www.palenarestaurant.com
202/537-9250

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From Travel + Leisure, Apr 2006

“Palena is actually two restaurants in one: in the boisterous front room, house-made hot dogs and a much-lauded burger are the principal draw, while at the hushed tables in back, far more refined globe-trotting creations get the reverence they merit....” MORE>>

–Jay Cheshes, “Capital Gains”

From Food & Wine, Nov 2003

“Frank Ruta, a former White House cook and an F&W Best New Chef 2001, has plenty of fans lining up to eat his haute Italian food in the restaurant's refined dining room....” MORE>>

–Tom Sietsema, “Where To Go Next in Washington, D.C.”

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