We are a family-owned hospitality business based in Washington D.C.
our story
What started out as a small family business in 2003 with a small Parisian café in Washington D.C. has proudly turned into a highly successful hospitality management company over the past twenty years and counting! We are a family-run business of proud former refugees who came to America over 30 years ago in search of opportunity like many before us. Washington has been our home city where we have proudly introduced such culinary concepts over the years as Café Bonaparte, Napoleon Bistro, The Berliner, Lapis Bistro, Lutèce, LaPop, Malmaison, and Pascual. We are proud to bring new and exciting concepts to the nation’s capital and invite you to be a part of our adventure.
our Philosophy
As a family-owned business thriving in the nation’s capital, we value diversity, inclusivity, innovation, and service to the community. Our concepts are people-driven and reflect the rich tapestry of our family history, values, and the talents of our partners and staff. We are proud to team up with talented partners like Chefs Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss to bring new exciting concepts to life reflecting a rich culinary experience. We strive to provide each guest a memorable experience that will stay with them. We are grateful to our dedicated staff and guests who help make our vision a reality each day.
meet THE team
We take pride in our team, the architects behind our daily guest experiences, and are excited to introduce them to you.
Service to THE Community
As former refugees who fled war in Afghanistan in the 1980s, we experienced first-hand the burdens of loss. That’s why we have made service to the community an important pillar of our business ethos. We are proud to have built a business that employs over a hundred people from diverse backgrounds, including many new immigrants. We were also proud to help Afghan evacuees settle in American following their evacuation from Kabul in August 2021. The outpouring of support from DC residents for these refugees was overwhelming and inspiring. We are grateful to play a part in these efforts and will continue to prioritize ways to give back in appreciation.