Ortanique

Top: United States: DC: Washington: Penn Quarter

Description

Executive chef Cindy Hutton's and chef de cuisine Scott Houghton's passion for flavor brings together an eclectic fusion of Nuevo Latino, New World Caribbean, Carib Asian and Pan Asian flavors at Ortanique (named for a Jamaican citrus fruit).

Entertainment is offered Thursday thru Saturday; call for times. Valet parking is available during dinner.

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Though mostly Caribbean in spirit, Hutson pulls from other golden climes. This means that French duck confit, Bahamian grouper, Australian lamb and Jamaican jerk pork shimmy for equal space on the stove. - Washington Post Magazine, Tom Sietsema, 17 March 2002 - suggest change
Taking Measure: A Tropical Pleasure - Intowner, Alexandra Greeley, 0 March 2002 - suggest change

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Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

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