La Bohème and Apéro are two separate concepts in one historic row home.
Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, situated along a quiet street lined with row homes of colonial era architectures, both Apéro & La Bohème offer an intimate and chic dining experience.
Apéro, located in our ground level, offers a nightly selection of champagne, wine and cocktails alongside French fare and a rotating selection of sustainably farmed caviar with an elegant yet playful vibe and an a la carte menu.
La Bohème, located in our upstairs level, features modern American cuisine in a seasonal tasting menu of 4 or 6 courses with wine, cocktail and beverage pairings.
The over arching mission of Apéro & La Bohème are to create two different spaces that bring joy and a sense of welcome. "The best way to express how much you care is through acts of service," says Elli Benchimol, owner. "Making people feel welcome, familiar and at ease is what hospitality is about."
Meet Our Leaders
Elli Benchimol
OWNER
Originally from San Francisco, Elli Benchimol grew up in Northern California's wine country working through college at San Francisco State at some of the best chef driven restaurants in the city, under talented wine mentors with award winning wine lists. She was first captivated by wine while working at the Fifth Floor in San Francisco under the reign of Raj Parr and Laurent Gras. She has spent the past decade running an industry tasting group in D.C. and has lost count of how many of its attendees have gone on to pass exams open businesses and run programs after her tutelage. Apéro is the culmination of a lifelong dream for Benchimol to bring the joy of both hospitality and approachable, joyful love of wine.
Sean Meehan
BAR MANAGER AND LIBATIONS OFFICER
We’re hiring!
Let's talk about how you can become a part of our growing team, please send your resume to corbin@lebretondc.com