Unexpected Bar Snack
In the sleekly comfortable lounge at Charlie Palmer Steak (101 Constitution Ave., NW; 202-547-8100; charliepalmer.com/steak_dc), you can sample five generous slices of American-made cheeses with a basket of raisin crisps for $12.50. The selection—including deliciously melty Humboldt Fog, rich Old Chatham Camembert, and Tarentaise, a subtly sweet hard cheese from Vermont—feels lavish. The price doesn’t.
