Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores J. Gilbert's restaurant, conveniently located near the CIA headquarters in McLean. It's long been a preferred gathering spot for operatives and their guests - and for foreign spies hoping to eavesdrop on them.
When most people pick a restaurant, great food, atmosphere and price are generally the most important criteria. If you work at the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, those issues are also important, but for spies there are other considerations, most notably privacy. That combination has made J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood a popular spot
