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Washington D.C. Suggestions?
Posted on 5/18/10 at 9:55 am
Posted on 5/18/10 at 9:55 am
I loved there for a year so I have eaten all over....I will not be bringing a suit so no super high end restaurants...these were my thoughts so far (I would like to know anyone's recent experience at these or other places):
Restaurant Eve
Jaleo's
Citronelle
Cafe Atlantico (latin dim sum on sundays)
Zatinaya
Marrakesh
Grill from Ipanema
Rasika (apparently one of the best Indian restaurants in the States)
Filomena
Piccolo
Meserkem (Ethiopian)
Old Ebbits Grill
Monocle
Staying by the White House at 14th and K.
Restaurant Eve
Jaleo's
Citronelle
Cafe Atlantico (latin dim sum on sundays)
Zatinaya
Marrakesh
Grill from Ipanema
Rasika (apparently one of the best Indian restaurants in the States)
Filomena
Piccolo
Meserkem (Ethiopian)
Old Ebbits Grill
Monocle
Staying by the White House at 14th and K.
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Posted on 5/18/10 at 10:12 am to Tiger Attorney
Citronelle is wonderful. I love Michele Richard and he puts together some really fun food that looks beautiful and tastes great too. He is a rare bird in that he began as a pastry chef. He's got mad skills and does some cool dishes.
Blue Duck Tavern is also very good, I've eaten there a few times, but it's been a few years.
Old Ebbit is solid pub food, but I don't know if I'd make it there given some of your other choices.
I've not been to any of his places, but if I were going to DC I would try to go to any of Jose' Andres' restaurants, a few of which you've listed.
Let us know where you go and how they are. Have a good time!
Blue Duck Tavern is also very good, I've eaten there a few times, but it's been a few years.
Old Ebbit is solid pub food, but I don't know if I'd make it there given some of your other choices.
I've not been to any of his places, but if I were going to DC I would try to go to any of Jose' Andres' restaurants, a few of which you've listed.
Let us know where you go and how they are. Have a good time!
Posted on 5/18/10 at 10:25 am to coolpapaboze
I was hoping you would respond...
Its my gf first time there since aq 72 hour trip in 7th grade...so really her first visit (only reason I am considering Old Ebbit...I am not a huge fan).
We are both into art so I have a feeling many of our days will be spent hovering around art museums all day.
Blue Duck gets great reviews...and any other places you have been are greatly appreciated as well.
I was strongly considering citronelle for our blowout meal....In at Little Washington is too far for this trip...though I would have loved to bring her there.
Its my gf first time there since aq 72 hour trip in 7th grade...so really her first visit (only reason I am considering Old Ebbit...I am not a huge fan).
We are both into art so I have a feeling many of our days will be spent hovering around art museums all day.
Blue Duck gets great reviews...and any other places you have been are greatly appreciated as well.
I was strongly considering citronelle for our blowout meal....In at Little Washington is too far for this trip...though I would have loved to bring her there.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 10:39 am to Tiger Attorney
I'm moving up there in July...me and the fiancee are going June 2nd-6th to look for a place to live.
I know very little about the city.. so I'm going to look up some of these places you listed.
I ate at Old Ebbits twice during my interview just because it was easy to go by myself and eat at the bar in the back. I thought it was pretty good, "upscale" bar food.
I know very little about the city.. so I'm going to look up some of these places you listed.
I ate at Old Ebbits twice during my interview just because it was easy to go by myself and eat at the bar in the back. I thought it was pretty good, "upscale" bar food.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 10:45 am to DaBeerz
We will be there the five days before you get there...let me know if you need some other suggestions or thoughts on DC...
You aren't getting into lobbying by any chance?
You aren't getting into lobbying by any chance?
Posted on 5/18/10 at 10:51 am to Tiger Attorney
nah, not my cup of tea
PA school at GW
been looking at craigslist for places, ready to sell a kidney for rent... want to live in DC to take advantage of everything. Looking to get as close to foggy bottom as I can or along the blue/orange line like Mt. Vernon sq/Penn Qtr. area
PA school at GW
been looking at craigslist for places, ready to sell a kidney for rent... want to live in DC to take advantage of everything. Looking to get as close to foggy bottom as I can or along the blue/orange line like Mt. Vernon sq/Penn Qtr. area
This post was edited on 5/18/10 at 10:55 am
Posted on 5/18/10 at 11:03 am to DaBeerz
be prepared to pay a lot...
I first lived in Foggy Bottom then Old Town...Old Town was much cheaper. Logan and Scott Circle were coming back when I left...not sure how much it continued though...but the area around Convention Center went from ghetto to nice quickly.
Look around Dupont too...very safe, but pricey. There is a lot of hot arse for the taking in G'town bars, which is a short walk to Foggy Bottom.
Glover Park is the hot new area where my friends now live, but no metro stop...just buses.
Woodley/Adams Morgan area is a bit cheaper than the areas mentioned above.
I first lived in Foggy Bottom then Old Town...Old Town was much cheaper. Logan and Scott Circle were coming back when I left...not sure how much it continued though...but the area around Convention Center went from ghetto to nice quickly.
Look around Dupont too...very safe, but pricey. There is a lot of hot arse for the taking in G'town bars, which is a short walk to Foggy Bottom.
Glover Park is the hot new area where my friends now live, but no metro stop...just buses.
Woodley/Adams Morgan area is a bit cheaper than the areas mentioned above.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 12:44 pm to Tiger Attorney
you at the Capital Hilton?
Add Brasserie Beck to your list for sure. Robert Weidemeier opened it as a downscale from Marcels which is also superb. Beck had all kinds of French and Belgium beers and a wonderful menu,check it out on live. I love my DC visits!!!
Add Brasserie Beck to your list for sure. Robert Weidemeier opened it as a downscale from Marcels which is also superb. Beck had all kinds of French and Belgium beers and a wonderful menu,check it out on live. I love my DC visits!!!
This post was edited on 5/18/10 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 5/18/10 at 12:47 pm to charlied
The big arse jumbo pizza slice places man v food went looked pretty incredible
Posted on 5/18/10 at 1:06 pm to Tiger Attorney
Per my cousin who lives in DC and loves food:
quote:
Close to White House/McPhearson Square, Farragut North (close to the 14th & K address you gave me) - McCormick and Schmicks - Old Ebbitt Grill - DC Coast (don't THINK you need a jacket) - Georgia Brown's (Southern, ostensibly) -
Chinatown: - Matchbox - H street between 7th and 8th - Clyde's - on 7th, between H and G - Burma (dingy dive, but the most authentic burmese food in the city - and good - located on 6th street upstairs from Kanlaya, a good Thai place) - Zaytinya - 8th and G (mediterranean/Turkish meze place - think tapas, small plates - very good) - Poste (pricey, but good - located in the Hotel Monaco) - District Chophouse (steak - great mashed potatoes - and bre their own beer) - Jaleo - 7th and E - my favorite Spanish tapas place - good sangria - La Tasca - antoher tapas place, good, a little less expensive, decent sangria
Dupont Circle: my neighborhood - Le Pain Quotidien - french bistro on P and 20th - Zorba's - Q and 20th - really good greek, very casual, not too expensive - One Lounge - small plates and drinks - fun atmosphere - Sweet Green - Connecticut Ave North of the circle, salads and frozen yogurt - BGR (the Burger Joint) - one of the best burgers ... anywhere Connecticut Ave, between Q St. and the circle, next door to Sweet Green - Bistrot du Coin - casual belgian/french - good mussels, good frites, fantastic quiche - Annie's Paramount Steakhouse - on 17th between Q and R - good steak, for the open-minded -
More as I think about it
Posted on 5/18/10 at 1:19 pm to Tiger Attorney
I went to TenPen (although I think this is spelled wrong) when I was there a year or so ago- it was really good!
On the corner of 10th and Pennsylvania
On the corner of 10th and Pennsylvania
Posted on 5/18/10 at 2:37 pm to Tiger Attorney
Try 1789 in Georgetown.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:16 pm to Tiger Attorney
I forgot CityZen in the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Chef is Eric Ziebold, former sous at The French Laundry. There's an interesting blog post out there somewhere written by a former line cook st the FL. She tells the story of one service where Ziebold gets so put out with the kitchens performance that he orders everyone to stop. He the proceeds to cook every station in the kitchen at the same time while admonishing the staff for dragging arse. It would be an impressive feat at Dennys, it's bordering on heroic to pull that off at FL. It's probably worth a tripbro Citizen. A buddy of mine lives in DC and he's also a wino/foodie. It's his favorite place.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:23 pm to Tiger Attorney
Don't know what 'super high end' means but citronelle and restaurant eve have got to be 2 of the most expensive places in the area.
Central is another Michel Richard place, lower price, very good.
Cafe Atlantico is nice, they at least used to serve some stuff that Minibar serves (if you can get reservations, this place is awesome). Latin Dim Sum is the way to go there. The other Jose Andres restaurant is worth checking out as well, Oyamel (mexican). Zaytinya is awesome.
For me old ebbitt is good for its kinda of location and the building and cool bartenders. i would choose other places for food. But they've got to sell the most oysters in the city.
Ray's Hellburger in Arlington. gotta check it out.
i also 2nd someone's Brasserie Beck.
And breakfast or lunch at Eastern Market is really good food and a good deal.
Look into Granville Moore's and Marvin (at least for chicken and waffles).
Central is another Michel Richard place, lower price, very good.
Cafe Atlantico is nice, they at least used to serve some stuff that Minibar serves (if you can get reservations, this place is awesome). Latin Dim Sum is the way to go there. The other Jose Andres restaurant is worth checking out as well, Oyamel (mexican). Zaytinya is awesome.
For me old ebbitt is good for its kinda of location and the building and cool bartenders. i would choose other places for food. But they've got to sell the most oysters in the city.
Ray's Hellburger in Arlington. gotta check it out.
i also 2nd someone's Brasserie Beck.
And breakfast or lunch at Eastern Market is really good food and a good deal.
Look into Granville Moore's and Marvin (at least for chicken and waffles).
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:25 pm to charlied
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Staying at Crowne Plaza.
Staying at Crowne Plaza.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:28 pm to Neauxla
also to give some negative reviews
-georgia browns was decent for me
-la tasca sucks
and fyi le pain quotidien is a global chain with like 40 US locations
ah, and i've been once but had a great meal at Hanks Oyster Bar
-georgia browns was decent for me
-la tasca sucks
and fyi le pain quotidien is a global chain with like 40 US locations
ah, and i've been once but had a great meal at Hanks Oyster Bar
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:31 pm to Tiger Attorney
quote:
I loved there for a year so I have eaten all over
Thats sig quote material right there..
BTW you know Im going to throw in a Korean BBQ or two..
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:34 pm to AreJay
Got brunch reservations at atlantico...I missed my chance at the minibar though...they take day to day reservations for six seats and they sell out the morning of...only $120...I was expecting way, way more.
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:38 pm to Tiger Attorney
quote:
.I missed my chance at the minibar though...they take day to day reservations for six seats and they sell out the morning of...only $120...I was expecting way, way more.
damn! i went there in late 2006 or early 2007. same price, so that's cool. at that point they took reservations a month in advance. i called daily at the moment they opened for 4 days and got in finally. it's really fun. Was fun to see the chef's joking around and then when Jose Andres showed up they got a little more serious
ETA: there is a big newish restaurant that Andres opened in L.A.. Never been but seen a lot of articles. A LOT of overlap from minibar and jaleo from what i can see.
This post was edited on 5/18/10 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 5/18/10 at 3:44 pm to Catman88
quote:
Thats sig quote material right there..
I do what I can.
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