Bump...

Another great meal at Le Bouchon several weeks ago. On a busy Saturday night, I was able to call ahead for a 10 p.m. table. My wife and I got there early and enjoyed some wine/champagne at the bar.

Her first glass of wine (Beaujolais) was corked and somewhat rancid, so with apologies the bartender offered to replace it with the house champagne, a by-the-glass brut running only $6.50 or so. Excellent stuff, good enough to make me forget about the nice Coute du Rhone (sp) I was drinking.

The food is as good as it's ever been here -- great flavors, deceptively "simple" bistro cooking and ZERO pretention anywhere. The kitchen staff and wait staff combine to make it a comfortable, friendly dining experience.

Ask to be served by John, one of the regular waiters, if you go.

BTW, this place serves amazing hangar (skirt) steak and good lamb. The duck looks awesome as well. Everytime I have been here, there are some nightly specials written out on a paper card to supplement the regular menu, which is good enough in itself.

If that weren't enough, Le Bouchon is pretty close to the L station too.