Description: The sister restaurant of Bleu Bistro, Capitol
Hill’s Chez Gaudy features the same labyrinthine layout, snug dining
areas, and heaps of thrift-store miscellany.

Sounds: A disconnected string of hits ranging from Taylor
Swift to Dave Matthews.

Restroom wonderments: A mirror hanging in the otherwise
unassuming unisex bathroom is illuminated by a naked red light bulb,
yielding the most flattering reflection of yourself you’ve ever
seen.

Other famous enchanted-mirror tricks: The providing of
superficial appraisals (Snow White), the summoning of Tony Todd
(Candyman).

Happy hours: Tues 6–8 pm and 8:30–10:30 pm.

Does happy hour really stop for a half hour, then start up
again?: Yes. I double-checked with the bar manager. Go figure.

Happy-hour drink specials: Select bottles of wine $8.

Happy-hour food specials: $2–$5 tapas, including small
plates of lasagna or mac ‘n’ cheese. recommended

Marti Jonjak—The Stranger’s fashion columnist—has a technical degree in apparel design and works in the garment industry. Her treasured casual-wear aesthetic is both glamorous and trashy, suggesting...

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