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1. TenPenh - CLOSED
Took my good friend out here in advance of his role as the defendant in an in-court trial. Sort of a last meal (if you've ever been cross examined, you know the sense of impending doom).
skeptical at first, and the appetizers were marginal (hamachi…More »
2. Marrakesh Restaurant
How does this place only net 3 1/2 stars!?!?! I'd give it at least 4.
That Cous Cous dish is amazing (and really simple, you can do it at home).
The lamb and the beef skewer options are both good, but the lamb is insanely good. (and kinda messy, lots…More »
3. Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-0909
sure I'm drunk as a skunk but this place was the shit. I just handed the guy the crumpled bills in my pocket (3 or four dollars I think, no more than 5) and bam, right there, wrapped in tin foil, was the most amazing chili, mustard, onion hot dog…More »
4. Marvin
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7171
On my lat trip to DC I spent 4 nights there. Ate twice at Marvins. Sure, we know some of you guys (and you rock), but this menu is fantastic. Everything from the chicken and waffles to the shrimp and grits is amazing, and the specials have never…More »
5. Napoleon
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-9630
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
French,
Champagne Bars
Neighbourhood: Adams Morgan
Came back again for the late night/dancing downstairs. Love the music and the people there even more than last time.
Just a VASTLY better and more fun-loving clientelle than some other places in Adams Morgan (probably thanks to it being just enough…More »
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3/7/2011
I have come here for breakfast/brunch on a Sunday and for a party Saturday night (not the same… Read more »
6. Jefferson Memorial
still my favorite memorial in DC.
great place to take pictures of the cherry blossoms as you walk from the national monument/WWII memorial around the tidal basin to the FDR memorial.
the current construction makes the walk a little more complicated…More »
7. Baked & Wired
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-2500
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Georgetown
Ordered a single cupcake (Ménage à trois...insanely good) and so did my other first-time friend (chai...seriously, chai tea in cupcake form. I never knew heaven was just off M Street)
Then the friend who introduced us to B&W ordered....8 to go.
We…More »
8. Brasserie Beck
Little pricey but a good lunch spot with great food and a one-of-a-kind beer selection. Seems like a good happy hour location.....to be continued.
9. Tryst Coffee House Bar & Lounge
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-5500
Categories:
Restaurants,
Lounges,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Adams Morgan
came back after a year (and three years after living in DC and coming here religiously to study during law school) and nothing has changed. Thank you. Still my favorite coffee shop...in DC, or anywhere else.
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9/14/2007
Studying HEAVEN for A.D.D. sufferers. If you shun the quiet boredom of libraries, come to Tryst.… Read more »
10. Manouch Hot Dog Stand
Last night, after a fun but uneventful sausage-fest in several forgettable M-Street bars, we started walking back toward the Metro.
Someone in front of us mutters "man-oosh," and without warning, my friend, and former GW undergrad, nearly pushes me…More »
11. Duccini's
Five stars compared to any other pizza in D.C. but seriously, it's D.C. What can you do.
Amazing service. Gave us free drinks, expanded the delivery service area for us "regulars" and even discussed their new virtual salad bar idea with us. (like…More »
12. Ruth's Chris Steak House
I went here with my mom. Walked in with VERY low expectations. I guess i had always seen these around and just assumed they were like a fancy, dolled-up Chili's.
Way wrong. Steak was perfect. Au Poivre sauce was perfect. And as a life-long red meat…More »
13. Spices Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-3833
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Cleveland Park
Sushi twice in one weekend, and this place just blew Nooshi out of the water [although Nooshi was a shorter drunken-stumble home, was much better for saki-bombing, and left us strategically close to the fabulous K Street (see above).]
The menu covered…More »
14. Sticky Rice
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-7655
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast
In a word....Blingo. (Thursday Nights)
(plus, i kinda love the nostalgic music videos I haven't watched sicne high school).
Can get super crowded tho. None the less, they keep the A/C up which is a major plus.
15. Downtown Hot Dog Stands
God bless the hot dog carts of 18th Street and the beauty of market competition.
The first time i was in a rush, i walked up, asked for relish, onions, and mustard, grabbed my change and ran to my car. With the $8 sandwich across the street (which i…More »
16. Panache
Surprisingly impressed with Panache's happy hour scene.
Got there after the lunch rush, really enjoyed the food (of the 8 plates we ordered, 7 were amazing, which is not bad for a new place).
Stayed through happy hour. Great atmosphere, specially…More »
17. Nooshi
Decent sushi for the price, better for Saki bombing, but the service was all over the map. Fortunately, after a bottle of unfiltered, a few kirin ichiban and some sapporo, we couldn't have cared less.
And they don't mind gratuitous pounding on the…More »
18. Wagshal's
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 363-5698
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Spring Valley
Wagshals is slowly winning me back.
First time there, (1) wearing AU T-shirt, (and btw, they are located next to AU) (2) carrying a laptop and a Timbuk2 bag, I hand her my credit card, and she rings me up. Then I see the tiny little $1 off card for…More »
19. Dan's Cafe
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-0299
Categories:
Restaurants,
Dive Bars
Neighbourhood: Adams Morgan
Just like an empty row on a redeye, Dan's is just what you need right when you need it.
Sure, it's basically the dive-iest of dive bars, but they do it in fine style.
However, the fact that they let them play Sweet Home Alabama on the jukebox 5 times…More »
20. Rice
Not the best Thai food I've had, but definitely the best (so far) in the district.
But the service was really fantastic. Best Thai Iced tea I think I've ever had. Panang Chicken was alright AT the restaurant but the next day....wow. They really…More »
21. Mai Thai
Early research for golden triangle drinking dens has begun early.
And this place is definitely up there. Great drink menu, but surprisingly inconsistent so far. Easy concepts like a Lychee martini were botched while that one with the hot peppers…More »
22. Soussi Restaurant
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-9314
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hookah Bars
Neighbourhood: Adams Morgan
this place has so much going for it, but it's like this ying yang of karmic imbalance. like they threw their feng shui in a blender.
the downstairs has shit music. but the drinks are great, the bartenders are friendly, and there's even a great patio…More »
23. Zengo
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-2929
Categories:
Latin American,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
After hearing people rave about latin-asian fusion at this place, I decided it was worth a business lunch.
Honestly, not overly impressed. Service was excellent, great ambiance, and someone told me the women's bathroom is very "creatively" decorated.…More »
24. Chopsticks
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-5855
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Georgetown
Honestly, I had a great time here, but it was because my date was incredible.
To say that the best roll I tried was one of those cream cheese salmon creations (I think it was my first one of those ever), speaks volumes about the quality of the other…More »
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