This popular restaurant in Cleveland Park serves new-American cuisine with a twist. Try the crab salad appetizer or the scallops with capers and hazelnuts. For dessert, the chocolate peanut butter bombe is decadent. Daily for dinner, brunch on Sunday. Reservations recommended. $$$. Most major credit cards. 3311 Connecticut Ave. N.W. (Metro: Cleveland Park), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-244-6750. http://www.ardeorestaurant.com.