Welcome to Café du Parc, where traditional French fare fuses with a modern atmosphere to provide a truly authentic bistro experience in the heart of the nation’s capital. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue overlooking beautiful Pershing Park, the Café offers a sublime setting to enjoy the buzz of the city. Diners can enjoy its proximity to the White House, national monuments and the downtown business and theater district.

Featured Recipe

Sautéed Dorade with Ratatouille
 
Serves 4 people
 
4 pieces dorade
14 tomatoes
8 basil leaves
1 zucchini
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 medium sized eggplant
1 white onion
1 tbsp. Minced garlic
5 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
Olive oil
Kitchen string


Ratatouille

Preheat oven to 300F
Dice 10 of the tomatoes and set aside
Dice the zucchini, red pepper, green pepper, eggplant and white onion and then sauté in a large sauce pan.
Combine sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, garlic, thyme and rosemary into a covered braiser
Stir together, cover and place in oven for 1 hour.

Dorade

De-bone and butterfly each piece of dorade.
Inside each fish layer two tomato slices, two basil leaves and then two more tomato slices.
Close and tie together with kitchen string.
Sauté in a pan, lightly coated with olive oil for 4 minutes on each side.
Leave to rest for about three minutes
Place Dorade over ratatouille and serve