Comments on: Best Hidden Gems in DC http://www.dccityblog.com/best-hidden-gems-in-dc Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:01:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jamie http://www.dccityblog.com/best-hidden-gems-in-dc#comment-5232 Jamie Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:37:03 +0000 http://www.dccityblog.com/?p=619#comment-5232 I never thought of Palena as having humble packaging! It's not ostentatious but the dining room is very formal, as are all the staff. The cafe is of course more casual but still quite upscale. But either way I agree with your sentiment on the chef and the food. It's as good as it gets - Frank Ruta is the real deal and Palena consistently delivers amazing quality and variety on their ever-changing menu. My favorite restaurant in DC for many years. I never thought of Palena as having humble packaging! It’s not ostentatious but the dining room is very formal, as are all the staff. The cafe is of course more casual but still quite upscale.

But either way I agree with your sentiment on the chef and the food. It’s as good as it gets – Frank Ruta is the real deal and Palena consistently delivers amazing quality and variety on their ever-changing menu. My favorite restaurant in DC for many years.

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