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		Best Bites What's New. What's Hot. What's Good. Washingtonian By Thomas Head and Cynthia Hacinli EIGHT GOOD PLACES TO EAT NEAR THE STUDIO THEATRE The Studio Theatre was a pioneer in the revitalization of DC's 14th and P streets area, and its commitment to the neighborhood has paid off. The number of mostly new restaurants in the area means that finding a good meal before a performance is almost never a problem. Here's our pick of good restaurants that are close enough to the theater that you should have to park only once. Cafe Saint-Ex (1847 14th St., NW; 202-265-7839). A casual and popular bistro and lounge with an aviation theme. 15 ria (Washington Terrace Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW; 202-232-7000). Chef Jamie Leeds gives you the option of a full dinner from her straightforward American menu or a drink and snacks at the bar. Komi (1509 17th St., NW; 202-332-9200). Inventive and usually successful Modern American food from a talented young chef. Logan Tavern (1423 P St., NW; 202-332-3710). A hip neighborhood restaurant with an appealing menu of American favorites. Mar de Plata (1410 14th St., NW; 202-234-2679). An appealing Spanish restaurant, more attractive for its tapas selection than its main courses. Rice (1608 14th St., NW; 202-234-2400). A high-style Thai restaurant with good, nontraditional dishes. Sushi Taro (1503 17th St., NW; 202-462-8999). The city's longest sushi bar is a fast and pleasant place for a light pretheater dinner. Thai Tanic (1326 14th St., NW; 202-588-1795). Thai cooking in a modern atmosphere. > return to news listing