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Restaurant Nora

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2132 Florida Ave NW Washington DC 20008
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(202) 462-5143
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Restaurant Nora is well loved by discerning diners in Washington. A forerunner in the organic food movement, Chef Nora Pouillon has long been transforming the freshest and healthiest meats and produce into creative and tasty dishes. The menu changes often, but expect preparations like rack of lamb, blue nosed snapper and Amish duck. So if you love experimenting with food, this joint is the...

Restaurant Nora is located at the address 2132 Florida Ave Nw in Washington, District of Columbia 20008. They can be contacted via phone at (202) 462-5143 for pricing, hours and directions.

Restaurant Nora has an annual sales volume of 1M – 1,999,999. .For more information go to www.noras.com

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In April 1999, Restaurant Nora became America's first certified organic restaurant. This means that 95% or more of everything that you eat at the restaurant has been produced by certified organic growers and farmers all who share in Nora's commitment to sustainable agriculture. Nora always offers seasonal, fresh organic food, prepared in a healthy, balanced way and enjoys a "big following" of...

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Opened by sustainable cooking pioneer Nora Pouillon in 1979, Restaurant Nora has been serving up eco-friendly contemporary American fare near Dupont Circle for more than three decades. Nora’s “green” reputation is well-deserved--in 1999,… Read More

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Nora Pouillon’s lovely restaurant, decorated with museum-quality Amish crib quilts, was certified as the first all-organic restaurant in the country. But long before that honor, chef-owner Pouillon steadfastly selected only the finest organic ingredients --- many locally raised --- and even fish from certified waters. At Restaurant Nora, organic ingredients run the gamut from greens to...

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Nora Pouillon's farm-to-table standard-bearer above DuPont Circle proves that "old diamonds still have great luster", drawing a well-heeled crowd with "creative organic" New American cooking bolstered by "knowledgeable" sommeliers, a "cozy" rustic ambiance and overall "special-occasion" vibes; although a minority grumbles that the menu's a tad "dated", it still can please a "picky, uptight NY...

Owner/Chef Nora Pouillon brings haute panache to organic cookery in this charming restaurant. The cozy paneled bar is an inviting place to wait for your table; up a short flight of stairs lies the main dining room. This converted stable, part of which is skylit, has a weathered-looking beamed pine ceiling, tables lit by shaded paraffin lamps, and a display of Amish and Mennonite patchwork crib...

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100

Nora will be greatly missed if it. Loses at end of month

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80

Restaurant Nora is a lovely old style restaurant that was the first organic certified restaurant in the United States. It closes at the end of June having pretty much run its course -- the food while elegantly prepared and presented is somewhat uneven. I had the rib steak and it was tasty - but full of fat and grizzle - something I was disappointed with considering the $42 price. Mussels were...

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Service was slow and terrible. They took us to our table 20 mins after our reservation time. Our pre set table was dirty, the plates had crumbs on it and the wine glasses were dirty. They were out of multiple items on the menu as well.

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80

Restaurant Nora has been a favorite visited on many trips to D.C. Where Nora Pouillion has been at the helm for nearly 40 years. The food was as good as always -- but sadly, the restaurant will be closing on June 30th. Many locals patiently waiting on reservations Sauturday evening when it appeared that folks were making certain they had one last dining experience there. It's a restaurant that...

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The best - always has been for over 30 years - Others come and go but this is a landmark for elegant organic food

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Restaurant Nora became America's first certified organic restaurant. This means that 95% or more of everything that you eat at the restaurant has been produced by certified organic growers and farmers all who share in Nora's commitment to sustainable agriculture. Nora always offers seasonal, fresh organic food, prepared in a healthy, balanced way and enjoys a "big following" of...

Restaurant Nora is well loved by discerning diners in Washington. A forerunner in the organic food movement, Chef Nora Pouillon has long been transforming the freshest and healthiest meats and produce into creative and tasty dishes. The menu changes often, but expect preparations like rack of lamb, blue nosed snapper and Amish duck. So if you love experimenting with food, this joint is the...

Hotfrog US provides information regarding Nora Restaurant in Washington DC. Nora Restaurant is located at 2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington DC 20008-1925 and provides Restaurants services. Contact them on 2024625143 or by visiting them on their website

Originally constructed in the 19th century as a grocery store, the main dining room has been artistically transformed and decorated with a collection of museum quality antique Mennonite and Amish crib quilts. Here or in our Wine Library with its unique Wine Cellar, the Garden Room, Gallery or Parlor you can enjoy elegant dining in a relaxed intimate setting. The eclectic menu, which changes...

A simple but elegant oasis awaits you at Nora’s, the country's first certified organic restaurant. It sits in a meticulously renovated building in a quiet residential section of Dupont Circle, which adds to the comfortable feel of the place. The menu changes daily and they only buy from organic farms, ensuring your meal will be made from ingredients in season and free from growth hormones,...

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Fun Fact: Built in the 1800s, the classic red brick building that houses Restaurant Nora was originally a grocery store.

Know Before You Go: Have a favorite dish at Nora? Don’t expect it to be there on a return visit--the restaurant’s menu changes frequently based on what’s in season and what’s available.

The Extras: Restaurant Nora’s multiple dining areas make it a popular choice for business dinners and other special events, with four rooms available to rent for groups of up to 50 people.

Look Good: Impress your eco-conscious date with the knowledge that nearly everything at Nora--even down to the cotton in the servers’ uniforms--is organically grown and sustainably produced.

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