As a fabric, corduroy is one of those items whose simple and comfortable appearance belies a more complex and detailed background. The same is true of Corduroy the restaurant, a cozy spot where comfort seems so easy to provide that you never have to think about all the effort which goes in to making you feel warm and welcome while you are dining there. Providing simple but beautiful dishes in a modernly designed location, this gay-friendly restaurant uses local foods to create a changing menu of meals which always delight the senses.
The pattern of corduroy in clothing is created when twisted fibers are woven and laid next to one another. Small alterations can be made to dress up or change the pattern, but the overall effect is that warm and cozy material with which we are all familiar. The design of Corduroy's menu is much the same. Familiar fresh foods are laid together side by side to create a complete meal which is comfortable and yet delectable. Favorite vegetables and cheese transform almost magically into cauliflower-parmesan soup. Seafood, potatoes and wine become seared sea scallops, garlic mashed potatoes and Chardonnay sauce.
When the simple becomes the extravagant, restaurants run the risk of being stuffy. Not so with Corduroy which maintains its casual demeanor in the same way that a favorite pair of corduroy pants maintain that perfect shape. Corduroy is located just a few minutes drive from the heart of Dupont Circle, close to much of DC's interesting activity.
