Washington, D.C. Gets Its First Michelin Three-Star Restaurant

Grilled breast of young pigeon with seared foie gras, sour cherries from the orchard, and caramelized endive at the Inn at Little Washington. Greg Powers

Michelin has begun releasing the 2019 U.S. editions of its famed restaurant guides, starting with the nation’s capital.

In Michelin’s third edition, Washington, D.C. welcomed its first three-starred restaurant: Inn at Little Washington, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year, was elevated from two stars to three. Meanwhile, Bresca and Siren by RW each received their first star.