patisserie poupon pleases my (wanna be) parisian palette. try to say that five times fast. fortunately, you don't have to! but you can experience relatively authentic french café fare on the northerly outskirts of georgetown. we discovered patisserie poupon a few weeks ago owing to an express article on where to locally purchase a king cake, which we promptly ordered for a mardi gras celebration. their non-traditional but absolutely delicious version was a buttery croissant ring tinged with cinnamon and sugar, and contained a small king. so thoroughly impressed with the cake, we obliged our taste buds once more and ventured last weekend to the small storefront cafe on wisconsin avenue. the line may be long, but it is absolutely worth the wait. opt for one of the savory selections, like the pate and cornichons on homemade brioche. its intense flavors were simultaneously earthy, buttery, and tart. or select the more traditional baguette jambon fromage if your appetite is heartier. the