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The restaurant's moss-green branding feels appropriately old-school.

Classic, perfectly chilled martinis feature prominently on the cocktail menu.

Tuxedoed waiters flambé Bananas Foster tableside.

Velvet banquettes and bullion-fringed chairs lend an air of grandeur to The Occidental.

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Restauranteur Stephen Starr and designer Ken Fulk put on the ritz for DC diners.

Just steps from the White House, the Occidental may once again be a power dining destination thanks to a swank reinvention by restaurateur Stephen Starr and San Francisco-based designer (and Virginia native) Ken Fulk. With classic fare, icy martinis and tuxedoed waiters, an old-school clubby vibe reigns. For the décor, Fulk dialed up the glamour with jewel-toned banquettes and flashes of Art Deco opulence. 1475 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; 202-241-8000. theoccidentaldc.com

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