Consistently ranked in the Washingtonian's List of 100 Best Restaurants, Central is the more casual little sister of Citronelle, which currently occupies the top spot on the list. Both are the creation of Michel Richard, the Brittany-born cooking genius who has spent the last ten years in Washington picking up just about every culinary award in existence. In a warm and inviting setting on Pennsylvania Avenue near the National Archives, Central offers American cuisine with French flair and impeccable service.