Went to the Source last night, the new Wolfgang Puck restaurant attached to the new Newseum in Penn Quarter, across the street from Capital Grill.

I don't think it's even been reviewed in the Post yet?

But it's outstanding. Not quite in the league of Cityzen, either in terms of service or quite the same heights of cuisine. But really excellent nonetheless, especially with so many good trendy places having fallen recently (IndeBleu and Zengo are classic examples of the phenomenon).

There really is something to the idea that the best places seem to burn out quickly, perhaps after six months or a year, so it's best to go to good new places early. Don't know whether the excellence here will last, but the food was definitely worthwhile.

Price point is probably a little bit higher than the median fine dining restaurant in DC, appetizers are $14 - $20 and entrees $30 - $60. Desserts are $10.

The lamb stir fry appetizer was outstanding, mrs. gleff had it but I tried a bit. The Maryland crab two ways was quite good, but my wife had the better selection.

Underlying idea is mostly Asian-influenced (I know, I know, like nobody has ever done Asian fusion before). Incorporates Indian flavors as well, such as in the short ribs I had last night.

Definite ^^

As I say, somewhat behind CityZen, but not sure anything else in DC is quite as good. Northern Virginia doesn't really compete anymore since the chef at Maestro left (though Eve is pretty good in Old Town)...