Bhatnasx - Thanks for your reply. Since I am from out of town, I quickly read everyone's suggestions, visited websites for restaurants people suggested, and picked a location. After I saw "margaritas" and "patio", I was hooked. I should have read the replies more closely.

I did more research and came across this Greek restaurant. Since they've been in business since 1972. I figure they must be doing something right...

http://www.aegeantaverna.com

It got a good review (editor's pick) and the menu looks delicious:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp...pe=restaurants

I think it is a 5 minute walk (or a quick metro ride) from the library. They have complimentary parking, a Greek band that starts at 7 pm, and let me reserve a private room for upto 60 for free. (Now MileageAddict is going to have to make it!)

The owner suggested we select a price-fixed menu because it's a win-win (easaier for them to plan and 20% discount for us). I am recommending this menu because it has a selction for everyone - chicken, beef, veggie. Hope I can sweet-talk him into adding "Bakalava" as one of our dessert choices .

http://www.aegeantaverna.com/2282.pdf

What do you think? Should we go for it?