1st time visit to DC
Dec 18, 2003, 2:26 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Analise:
I'm a fan of the Front Page for midpriced restaurants and Sequoia for high-end which is on the Potomac. </font>
I'm a fan of the Front Page for midpriced restaurants and Sequoia for high-end which is on the Potomac. </font>
The atmosphere sitting outside on a nice day is wonderful, howver.
One goes to Sequoia to sit outside on the water. Oh, and they have food. But it's nothing special.
Dec 23, 2003, 7:14 pm
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Since I live smack in the middle of Dupont Circle, I'm biased :-)
1. Wrapworks (Corner of Connecticut and Q)
2. Chipotle (Connecticut btwn Q and R)
Weather permitting, grab your burritos from the above locations and find a place to sit in Dupont Circle. Great people watching location!
3. Raku (reasonably priced Asian at 19th and Q - spring rolls here are quite good)
4. The Diner (On 18th but in Adams Morgan - great place for a cheap brunch)
5. Peppers (On 17th btwn P and Q somewhere - fabulous pretzel crusted chicken entree)
6. City Lights of China (on Connecticut between R and S - arguably the best Chinese in DC - be sure to get the steamed veggie dumplings)
7. Penang (19th and M - great ambiance and curries)
1. Wrapworks (Corner of Connecticut and Q)
2. Chipotle (Connecticut btwn Q and R)
Weather permitting, grab your burritos from the above locations and find a place to sit in Dupont Circle. Great people watching location!
3. Raku (reasonably priced Asian at 19th and Q - spring rolls here are quite good)
4. The Diner (On 18th but in Adams Morgan - great place for a cheap brunch)
5. Peppers (On 17th btwn P and Q somewhere - fabulous pretzel crusted chicken entree)
6. City Lights of China (on Connecticut between R and S - arguably the best Chinese in DC - be sure to get the steamed veggie dumplings)
7. Penang (19th and M - great ambiance and curries)
Oct 22, 2004, 6:13 pm
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Gourmet Mag’s (Oct 04) “Big Deal / Good Deal” restaurants in Washington DC
Big Deal = Gourmet, Elegant food
Good Deal = “cheap” local’s spots
Big Deal Restaurants:
Citronelle
The Latham Hotel
3000 M Street, N.W.
202.625.2150
Maestro
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd
McLean, VA
703.971.5498
Good Deal Restaurants:
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave NW
202.537.9250
Osteria Del Galileo
1110 21st Street NW
202.293.7191
Big Deal = Gourmet, Elegant food
Good Deal = “cheap” local’s spots
Big Deal Restaurants:
Citronelle
The Latham Hotel
3000 M Street, N.W.
202.625.2150
Maestro
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd
McLean, VA
703.971.5498
Good Deal Restaurants:
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave NW
202.537.9250
Osteria Del Galileo
1110 21st Street NW
202.293.7191
Oct 26, 2004, 11:54 am
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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
Gourmet Mag’s (Oct 04) “Big Deal / Good Deal” restaurants in Washington DC
Big Deal = Gourmet, Elegant food
Good Deal = “cheap” local’s spots
Big Deal Restaurants: Citronelle, Maestro
Good Deal Restaurants: Palena, Osteria Del Galileo
Big Deal = Gourmet, Elegant food
Good Deal = “cheap” local’s spots
Big Deal Restaurants: Citronelle, Maestro
Good Deal Restaurants: Palena, Osteria Del Galileo
"Cheap" (and good) local spots IMO are: Komi, Firefly, Pizzeria Paradiso, Cashion's Eat Place, etc.
Oct 26, 2004, 4:53 pm
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The Palena reference must be to their cafe menu, served at the tables near their window and on the street (in season). The main restaurant is definitely not cheap, but very good.
Oct 28, 2004, 5:02 pm
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Try www.washingtonian.com for cheap eats
Other posters have hit the high spots in the upscale range, although I'd always add Vidalia as the best price-performar in up-price eateries.
The Washingtonian's cheap eats guide is online and pretty reliable. The alternate is Tyler Cowan's ethnic dining guide. I don't always agree with his reviews, but I love his point of view.
The Washingtonian's cheap eats guide is online and pretty reliable. The alternate is Tyler Cowan's ethnic dining guide. I don't always agree with his reviews, but I love his point of view.
Oct 29, 2004, 12:00 pm
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This is a right decent list of inexpensive restaurants in DC.
http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/100bbindex.html
A lot of foodies disagree with the Washingtonian reviews, but this is a good first cut.
http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/100bbindex.html
A lot of foodies disagree with the Washingtonian reviews, but this is a good first cut.