Bistro La Bonne
Well, I totally missed this. I walk this block at least once a day and I had no clue that Axis had closed, and Bistro La Bonne (and no, it’s not just you – the website has been taking forever to load) has opened in its place on the 1300 block of U street (thanks to Prince of Petworth via FrenchTwistDC for the tip). Bistro La Bonne serves classic French fare from Chef Daniel La Bonne Labonne, with staples like coq au vin, escargot, beouf bourguignon, etc. It seems like La Bonne used to have a Soupe Cafe in Sacramento, CA which got good reviews on Yelp.
I will make a point of stopping by soon, and will definitely write it up. Has anyone checked it out? Have any opinions?
UPDATE: After some internet sleuthing I have realized the chef’s name is spelled Labonne, one word, giving me more information about him. He used to cook at Tabaq Bistro, and Wazuri.
January 6, 2010 at 10:20 am
Barf. That’s my review.
January 6, 2010 at 10:21 am
Yikes, tell me what you really think, Anon!
January 6, 2010 at 10:52 am
Ha ha @ Anon.
Thanks for the info and the sleuthing
January 6, 2010 at 6:35 pm
[...] U Street Girl reports that former Tabaq chef, the underrated Daniel Labonne, has opened his own place, Bistro La Bonne on U Street. [...]
January 8, 2010 at 2:45 am
I went there and thought it was very good. Try the steaks. I had the hanger steak. They have some great steak sauces to accompany. The mussels were good too. Daniel is a great chef – he was recently at Bistro du Coin for a couple years.
January 11, 2010 at 11:24 am
I had diner there on Saturday and the food reminded me of a good typical French Bistro, along with a very nice French atmosphere!
Definitely worth the price! Try it!
I heard the chef got Michelin stars in the past, which is a sign of quality/experience for a restaurateur.
January 12, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Dinner was great. The food is real, traditional French Bistro food and Chef Daniel Labonne does a fantastic job.
March 7, 2010 at 12:07 pm
I had the coq au vin. I’m no francophile, but it was hearty and delicious with a light touch. I would like to see a slightly longer list of wines by the glass, but otherwise a great addition to the neighborhood.
March 9, 2010 at 8:04 am
[...] to go to Patty Boom Boom and Homemade Pizza Co. soon). Bistro La Bonne has been open for about two months now, and is serving French bistro fare with Daniel La Bonne as [...]
March 27, 2010 at 11:06 pm
I have enjoyed Chef Labonne’s cooking around DC at Wazuri, Bistro Tabaq, and now his namesake restaurant. He has kept up a consistent quality whether he was cooking French bistro fare or Mediterranean fare. Some highlights for me at Bistro La Bonne have been the hanger steak and frites, lamb chops, home made pate, cold cuts and cheese plate, and the dessert. Try the chocolate mousse cake. I also enjoy hanging out at the bar and chat with the regulars.
April 15, 2010 at 9:14 pm
je connais chef labonne depuis 1996, il etait formateur de cuisine en martinique. IL etait deja tres doue en cuisine, dessert…
JE SUIS TRES CONTENTE POUR LUI.
December 29, 2010 at 11:13 am
[...] Runners up: Cafe Nema, Polly’s, Axis. [...]