Petite Cerise

In the morning, this airy French spot in Shaw wakes up customers with on-the-go vanilla lattes and decadent swirl croissants. But come for dinner and you’ll be rewarded with one of DC’s top dining values: a $64 prix fixe with four courses of food that tastes like it should cost much more. (You can also order à la carte.) On a recent visit, that included a deliciously retro snapper en croûte, umami-rich Parisian gnocchi, and a luxurious foie gras terrine.