"When New York Times writer Jan Benzel described the ambiance at Cashion’s Eat Place in 1997 as “funky-elegant,” she was right on the money. That combination, a just-right mixture of laid-back neighborhood conviviality and serious (and seriously good) food, has defined Cashion’s since it opened in 1995. In 2000, Bon Appetit took notice and named Cashion’s one of the “ten best neighborhood restaurants in the United States.” Even now, over a decade after it first welcomed diners, the restaurant remains true to its roots, serving interesting and fresh food in a relaxed way. For the past 12 years, Cashion’s Eat Place has combined refinement and relaxation better than anyone else. Twelve-years hence, it’s a safe bet that this funky neighborhood spot will still be on top. In fact, Tom Sietsema, food critic for the Washington Post, asserted ""Cashion's is 12 years old but still firing on all cylinders,"" in his 2007 annual Fall Dining Guide, where Cashion's received 3 out of 4 stars."