Boucherie, a French brasserie and steakhouse known for its New York restaurants, has opened a restaurant in Washington, DC.
Located one block from the White House, La Grande Boucherie DC—envisioned by Legeard Studio alongside Boucherie founder Emil Stefkov—draws inspiration from the carefree spirit of the Belle Époque era through its reverence for elegant craftsmanship.
Honoring legacy at La Grande Boucherie DC
Housed in the historic 1920s Federal-American National Bank building—now included in the National Register of Historic Places—the space blends the ambiance of an indulgent steakhouse with the je ne sais quoi of a refined Parisian brasserie.
Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the enormous space to create intimate dining experiences. The main dining room features a massive, curved bar imported from Paris and “made in the traditional way—a beautiful 200-year-old practice,” says Legeard Studio founder Julien Legeard.
“Our goal was to honor the existing building’s legacy, while blending the Art Nouveau-inspired interiors and the Boucherie heritage,” Legeard explains. “One of my favorite design features is the beautiful early-20th-century fountain in the middle of the restaurant. When we worked on the La Grande Boucherie Chicago location, we purchased a pair of bronze statues, also from the early 20th century. In this DC location, we removed the top of the fountain and incorporated a bronze statue, which now uniquely exists in both restaurants.”
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