DC Restaurant Week - The Master List
Jul 05, 2005
For info about the most recent DC Restaurant Week go here.
If you don't know already, Restaurant Week is August 1st through the 7th. Lunch is $20.05 and Dinner is $30.05. Below is THE LIST of participating D.C. Restaurant Week restaurants and what they'll be offering on their menus that week. I'm calling around to each and every one of , and as I get information from them I'll fill in this list. Usually, I'm not done until the week before, because many restaurants don't finalize their menus until then.
I'm going to hold off on my recommendations until I know a little more about what each place is offering. But I can tell you that I will be leaning towards Corduroy and 1789 because they usually offer their full menu.
AS USUAL, MAKE SURE YOU CONFIRM WITH EACH RESTAURANT WHEN YOU MAKE THE RESERVATION THAT THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN RESTAURANT WEEK. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE RESERVATIONS AS WELL BECAUSE THE RESTAURANTS THAT PARTICIPATE, ARE USUALLY PRETTY BUSY, EVEN DURING THE WEEK.
So here it is, THE LIST for Restaurant Week 2005.
A B C D F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V Z
14 K Restaurant & Lounge
Lunch and Dinner
Hamilton Crowne Plaza
14th & K Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 218-7533
1789
Dinner
I believe, like in
past Restaurant Weeks, 1789 is offering their full menu. I still need
to call to confirm this though. CONFIRMED. I plan to finally try out 1789 this
Restaurant Week -- All I can say is it's about time! FYI. Jackets are required for men. No jumpsuits or jeans for ladies.
1226 36th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-1789
15 ria
Lunch and Dinner
Washington Terrace Hotel
1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 742-0015
701 Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch
First Course
- Daily Soup
- Roasted Eggplant -- with Capanota and Vidalia Onion Compote
- Tomato Salad -- with Arugula, aged Goat Cheese and Asparagus Veloute
- Diver Scallops -- with puree of Fava bean, Corn and smoked Bacon
Lunch Second Course
- Grilled Shenandoah Trout -- with smoked Potato Salad and Baby Tomato Compote, Basil Oil
- Pan Roasted Monkfish -- with Chowder Sauce, Baby Clam and Potato
- Fusille Pasta -- with Chanterelles, English Peas and Sweet Garlic Bread Crumbs
- Scaloppini of Veal -- Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Hazelnuts, Capers and Veal Jus
Desserts
- Sorbet and Berries
- Berry Tartlett with Creme Fraiche
- Raspberry and Mango Mousse
- Chocolate Banana Praline Crunch
Dinner
First Course
- Artichoke Soup -- with Chive Oil
- Organic Salad -- with Vanilla-Vidalia compote, Goat Cheese mousse and Peach vinaigrette
- Asparagus and Tomato Salad -- with aged Goat Cheese and Asparagus veloute
- Braised Octopus -- with grilled Tomato and Chorizo sausage
Second Course
- Hawaiian Butterfish -- with ragout of young Garden Vegetables, grilled Polenta and Parsinp broth
- Tempura of Soft Shell Crab -- with spiced Carrot-Ginger broth, Pea Shoots, Daikon and Enoki Salad
- Guinea Hen -- with braised Savoy Cabbage, Red Onion marmalade and Pommery Mustard, Merlot essence
- Roast Rack Pork Chop -- with Fig and Onion compote, Port reduction
- Vegetarian Potato Gnocchi -- with French Green Beans, Red Pepper, Shallots, Spinach and Basil
Desserts
- Sorbet and Berries
- Raspberry and Mango Mousse
- Chocolate Banana Praline Crunch
- Cold Lemon Souffle with Guava
701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0701
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Agua Ardiente
Lunch and Dinner
1250 24th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 833-8500
American "Sea" Grill
Lunch and Dinner
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-4433
Andale
Lunch and Dinner
401 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 783-3133
Ardeo/Bardeo
DinnerNo word from Ardeo yet. Ardeo and Bardeo will be offering their entire menu for Restaurant Week diners. They will also be extending the Restaurant Week deal through the 14th, so if you want to avoid the crowds, you can go the week after the official Restaurant Week is over. You can read about my trips to Bardeo back in Sept 2004.
3309-3311 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750
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B. Smith's - Union Station
Lunch and Dinner
50 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-6188
Bangkok Joe's
Lunch and Dinner
3000 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-4422
Belga Cafe
Lunch and Dinner
Another
restaurant I plan to try. I've read a lot of mixed things about Belga
Cafe at eGullet and Donrockwell.com. I'm sure it'll be interesting.
There's no word on what their menu will look like yet.
514 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-0100
Bistro Bis
Lunch and Dinner
Hotel George
Bisto Bis offers a very extensive menu for Restaurant Week. You can find the menus for lunch and dinner here.
15 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 661-2700
Bistro Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
4021 South 28th Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 379-0300
Bistro d'OC
Lunch and Dinner
518 10th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-5444
Blackie's
Lunch and Dinner
1217 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 333-1100
Bobby Van's Steak House
Lunch and Dinner
809 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 589-0060
The Bombay Club
Lunch and Dinner
This
is one of the few Indian Restaurants in D.C. that I have yet to visit
-- most probably because a jacket is required. There's no better time
to try a restaurant for the first time than during Restaurant Week!
815 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 659-3727
Butterfield 9
Lunch and Dinner
600 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-8810
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Cabanas
Lunch and Dinner
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-4242
Café 15 - Sofitel Lafayette Square
Lunch and Dinner
806 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
Café Atlantico
Lunch and Dinner
405 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0812
Café Bonaparte
Dinner
I walk past this place on the way to GTown all the time. Maybe it's time I try it...
1522 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-8830
Café Citron
Lunch and Dinner
1343 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 530-8844
Café Mozu
Lunch and Dinner
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
1330 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 787-6868
Café Promenade
Dinner
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-2233
Café Soleil
Lunch and Dinner
839 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 974-4260
The Capital Grille
Lunch
601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 737-6200
The Caucus Room
Lunch and Dinner
Appetizers
- Cream of Cauliflower Soup with toasted pine nuts & Italian parsley
- Marinated Mozzarella, Tomato & Arugula Salad with aged balsamic dressing
Entrees
- Beef Tenderloin with asparagus & potato puree, red wine sauce with mushrooms
- Asian Roasted Pork with Basmati rice & sauteed bok choy
- Rainbow Trout with summer vegetable medley, Virginia ham & lemon verbena sauce
Desserts
- Warm Pear Tart with creme anglaise
- Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse with edible chocolate tulip
Wine
By the Glass $5.05
By the bottle $20.05
401 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-1300
Ceiba Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
Ceiba, TenPehn and DC Coast always offer a good majority of their menu during Restaurant Week. My first time eating at Ceiba was during Restaurant Week in August 2004
and my wife and I had a very good meal there. Ceiba is probably one of
the better restaurants on the Restaurant Week line up this August --
I'd definitely recommend trying it. Ceiba's web site can be found here.
701 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-3983
Charlie Palmer Steak
Lunch
101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 547-8100
Chef Geoff's
Lunch and Dinner
Read about my experience at Chef Geoff's. Chef Geoff's, in the past, has offered their full menu. Check out their latest menu on their web site: www.chefgeoff.com.
3201 New Mexico Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 464-4461
Chef Geoff's Downtown
Lunch and Dinner
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 237-7800
Circle Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
One Washington Circle Hotel
One Washington Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-5390
Clyde's of Georgetown
Dinner
3236 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9180
Coeur de Lion
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch
Appetizers
- Salad of Virginia Baby Lettuces --Spring Leeks, Mushrooms, and Organic Grape Tomatoes, Three Vinegar’s and Three Oils
- Onion Soup “Coeur de Lion Style” -- Caramelized Sweet Onions simmered in Red and White wines, finished with veal stock and topped with baguette and Raclet Cheese
- Southern Fried Oysters -- Served with Warm Tomatoes, Watercress and Charred Onion Buerre blanc
Entrees
- Classic Caesar Salad with Maryland Crabcake -- Organic Baby Romaine, White Anchovies, Ciabatta Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Marinated Grape Tomatoes and Henley Park Caesar Dressing
- Steak and Frits -- Iron Seared Orange and Truffle Marinated Chuck Steak and Fried Heirloom Potatoes
- Grilled Organic farm Raised Salmon -- Shittake Rice, Wilted Greens and Madere’ Glaze
Dessert
- Peggy’s Fresh White Peach Shortcakes -- Laced with Barbados Rum
Dinner
Appetizers
- Oysters “Washington” -- Chesapeake Bay oysters stuffed with Blue Crab and English Cheddar
- Salad of Virginia Baby Lettuces -- Spring Leeks, Mushrooms, and Organic Grape Tomatoes, Three Vinegar’s and Three Oils
Entrees
- Maryland Crab Cakes -- Asparagus-Mushroom Hash, and Garlic Butter, New Potato Frits
- Organic Farm Raised Salmon -- Citrus Marinated and Quick Roasted, Braised Pea Shoots and Wild Rice Pancake
- Breast of Organic Pennsylvania Chicken -- Special Roast, with Cippolinni Onions, New Potatoes and Summer Vegetables, Natural Pan Gravy
- Boneless Angus Short Rib -- Braised in Truffle and Orange, Heirloom Potatoes and Summer Greens
Dessert
- Fresh Fruit in Meringue Shell -- Syrup of Viogner
- Lemon Brulee -- Watermelon Spritzer
Henley Park Hotel
926 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 414-0500
Colvin Run Tavern
Lunch and Dinner
I'll be posting the menu soon. Last restaurant week, Colvin Run Tavern had a very extensive menu.
8045 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 356-9500
Corduroy
Lunch and Dinner
Corduroy
is always a great choice for Restaurant Week since they offer their
full menu and their food is some of the best in D.C. Tom Power changes
the menu quite often depending on what's fresh and in season, but my
inside source gave me a few hints on what might the seasonal items
might be on the menu that week:
Crispy Blue fish with Spicy Tomato Marmalade
Barnegeat Light Sea Scallop Tartare with Salmon Roe
Le Bocage Farm Tomato Salad
Charred Le Bocage Farm Tomato Soup
Crispy Black Grouper with Local Corn and Chantrelles
You
can also expect a small surcharge for some of the more expensive items
on the menu, like the Sunnyside Farms Strip Steak. You can read what I wrote about Corduroy In April. I also went to Corduroy last Restaurant Week in January, and now it's one of my favorite restaurants.
1201 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 589-0699
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David Greggory Restaurant/Lounge
Lunch and Dinner
2030 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-8700
DC Coast
Lunch and Dinner
DCCoast works very similar to Ceiba and Tenpehn. They all offer a very large subset of their menus. Check out their menu at DCCoast.com. If you can order the whole crispy striped bass, I'd recommend it. 1401 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 216-5988
Dino
Dinner
Dino's Web Site. Just look at that menu people! The full menu will be available and you can choose any three courses, but there are a few restrictions: only have one secondo per person; only piccolo on the salumi plates; 3 selection Formaggi plate only. CORRECTION. Dean emailed me yesterday (7/31) and informed me that they were not going to be able to offer the full menu at Dino during Restaurant Week. They will have a pretty decent selection of their dishes, but the lasagnette and whole fish will be missing, as well as the octopus salad.
3435 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-2966
Dish
Lunch and Dinner
The River Inn
924 25th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 338-8707
District Chophouse & Brewery
Lunch and Dinner
509 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 347-3434
Dupont Grill
Lunch and Dinner
Jury's Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 939-9596
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Fahrenheit Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown
3100 South Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 912-4110
Federalist
Lunch and Dinner
The Madison Hotel
1177 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 587-2641
Filomena Ristorante
Lunch and Dinner
1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-8800
Fin
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch
Appetizer
- Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Carpaccio -- Served rare and topped with a Jalapeno-Mango Relish, and drizzled with a zesty Ginger-Lime Creme Fraiche
- Orange Marinated Feta Salad -- Orange-infused Feta Cheese perched atop Baby Field Greens tossed in a Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette, with Crisp Apple Wedges, Shaved Red Onion and Spiced Walnuts
Entree
- Cornmeal Encrusted Soft Shell Crab -- Fried golden and served over savory Rice Pilaf, finished with a Sweet Pepper Chutney
- Cumin Dusted Sauteed Bay Scallops -- Served over a pool of Patrone Anejo Spiked Gazpacho with Saffron Scented Rice and Lime Pickled Bell Pepper Slaw
Dessert
- Flan with a delicate balance of Goat Cheese Crumbles, Cracked Black Pepper and Shaved Golden Pineapple
Dinner
Appetizer
- Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Carpaccio -- Served rare and topped with a Jalapeno-Mango Relish, and drizzled with a zesty Ginger-Lime Creme Fraiche
- Orange Marinated Feta Salad -- Orange-infused Feta Cheese perched atop Baby Field Greens tossed in a Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette, with Crisp Apple Wedges, Shaved Red Onion and Spiced Walnuts
Entree
- Cornmeal Encrusted Soft Shell Crab -- Fried golden and served over savory Rice Pilar, finished with a Sweet Pepper Chutney
- Herb & Sea Salt Rubbed Prime Rib -- Accompanied by Crab Fritters, a trio of Cilantro Tossed Peruvian Purple, Red Bliss and Fingerling Potatoes, Oak Grilled Asparagus and a dollop of Wasabi-Horseradish Crema
- Cumin Dusted Sauteed Bay Scallops -- Served over a pool of Patrone Anejo Spiked Gazpacho with Saffron Scented Rice and Lime Pickled Bell Pepper Slaw
Dessert
- Flan with a delicate balance of Goat Cheese Crumbles, Cracked Black Pepper and Shaved Golden Pineapple
1200 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 530-4430
Finemondo Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
1319 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 737-3100
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Dinner
1960A Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 442-8384
Fourth Estate at the National Press Club
Lunch and Dinner
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
(202) 662-7638
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Galileo
Lunch and Dinner
Galileo's full menu is available and you'll be able to design a 3-course menu from it. Their menu changes quite frequently because Roberto Donna likes to use fresh ingredients in his dishes, so they wont have the exact menu until a week before. A few of the more expensive items might have a surcharge on them. Check out the Galileo web site at www.galileodc.com.
1110 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-7191
Garrett's Restaurant
Dinner
3003 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-1033
Georgia Brown's
Dinner
Appetizers
- Country Greens Salad - with Chevre Medallions complemented by Marinated Red Onions, Vine-Ripened Tomato and Warm Apple Cider-Smoked Bacon Dressing
- Fried Shrimp and "Mississippi Caviar" - Golden Lightly Battered Shrimp on a bed of Country Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Relish, Finished with a Zip Zap of Lemon-Cayenne Mayonnaise
Entrees
- Redeye Rubbed Flat Iron Steak - Grilled to Your Liking and Smothered with Baked Vidalia Sweet Onions, accompanied by a Leek Woven Tumbleweed of Matchstick Potatoes, Creamed Spinach and Bourbon Enhanced Demi Glace
- Creole Shellfish Skillet - Shrimp, Scallops and Crawfish Sauteed with Tasso Ham, Chilies and Ripe Tomato, served over Velvety English Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Dessert
- Pecan Molasses Bundt Cake - with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Bourbon Glaze
950 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-4499
The Grill
Lunch and Dinner
Ritz-Carlton - Washington, DC
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 974-5556
The Grill
Lunch and Dinner
Ritz-Carlton - Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 412-2762
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H2O
Lunch and Dinner
800 Water Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 484-6300
Harry's Tap Room
Lunch and Dinner
2800 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 778-7788
Heritage India Brasserie & Lounge
Lunch and Dinner
You can read about my trips to Heritage India here. Also, Heritage India's web site can be found at www.heritageindia.biz. It looks like the Conn. Ave location is the only location participating this August. Heritage India isn't offering their full menu. You get one choice from each section. I, personally would order the Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, Vindaloo, or Shahi Tukra. Here's what it looks like:
Starters
- Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Pav Bhaji - Grilled cubes of chicken in yogurt and saffron, minced lamb rolls and chopped vegetables drowned in fresh herbs and butter served with a chuck of 'pav'
- Golgappas/Aloo Tikki/Parmasan Nan with Black Bean Hummus - Puffed hollow crackers stuffed with potatoes and chick peas dunked in a tangy tamarind sauce/mashed potato cakes with chutney/Indian flatbread topped with parmesan cheese and served with hummus
- Polenta Cake with Oriental Chicken/Bhel Puri/Samosa - Soft polenta cake served with oriental spicy chicken/puffed rice, potato, cilantro and chick peas served with a tangy sauce/patties stuffed with potatoes and peas
Entrees
- Mixed Tandoori Grilled Platter served with Black Lentils - An assortment of grilled meats
- Chicken Tikka Masala with Palak Makai - Charbroiled cubes of chicken in an onion tomato sauce flavored with fenugreek/creamy spinach and corn with fresh herbs
- Lamb Vindaloo or Yakhani Gosht with Navrattan Korma - Spicy lamb curry with vinegar and hot peppers or Lamb in yogurt sauce with a mild mixed vegetable curry
Desserts
- Shahi Tukra - Rich Indian bread pudding
- Kulfi - Indian ice cream
- Gajjar Halva - Carrot Pudding
1337 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-1414
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i Ricchi
Lunch and Dinner
1220 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 835-2021
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J.R.'s Stockyards Inn
Lunch and Dinner
8130 Watson Street
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 893-3390
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Kaz Sushi Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
1915 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 530-5500
Kinkead's
Lunch
2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 296-7700
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La Chaumiere
Lunch and Dinner
2813 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1784
La Tasca
Lunch and Dinner
722 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347-9190
The Landmark Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 955-3863
Luigino
Lunch and Dinner
1100 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 371-0590
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M&S Grill
Dinner
600 13th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-1500
McCormick & Schmick's
Dinner
1652 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 861-2233
McCormick & Schmick's
Lunch and Dinner
901 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 639-9330
Melting Pot of DC
Dinner
1220 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857-0777
Melting Pot of VA
Dinner
1110 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 243-4490
Mezza 9
Lunch and Dinner
Hyatt Arlington
1325 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 276-8999
Mie N Yu
Dinner
Starters
- Wild Mushroom & Crab Soup - cinnamon caps, hon shimeji, king oysters, shiitake, crab dumplings, shrimp broth
- Seared Sea Scallops - ginger avocado relish, toasted coconut
- Lacquered Duck Spring Rolls - micro cilantro, spring onions, hoisin sauce
- Boston Baby Bibb - walnuts, oranges, Bayley Hazen blue, aged sherry vinaigrette
- Green Mango Salad - haricot verts, caramelized onions, micro greens,soy ginger vinaigrette
- Grilled Hearts of Romaine - sun-dried peppers, wonton crisps, fried egg, miso caesar dressing
Entrees
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake -- seared, fresh horseradish sauce, roasted corn & tomato salad,Okinawan sweet potatoes
- Barbecue Lamb Shank -- braised, lavender cardamom sauce, mint couscous
- Red Curry Scallops -- seared, tomatoes, okra, rainbow Swiss chard
- Honey Orange Glazed Duck Breast -- seared, ginger soba noodles, baby bok choy, stir fried vegetables, orange hoisin broth
- Chef’s Special #9 -- vegetarian steamer basket, dim sum, tofu, teriyaki vegetable skewer, black sticky rice, dipping sauces
- Five Spice Wild Salmon -- seared, Szechwan black bean sauce, daikon carrot salad, aged soy caramel
Additional Fees
- Sake Veal Cheeks -- braised, edamame succotash, lemongrass broth
- Miso Marinated Halibut -- seared, spinach, black sticky rice, carrot ginger sauce
Dessert
- Choice of Sorbet or Ice Cream -- choose from the day's selection of refreshing sorbets and ice creams
Lunch
Starters
- Venetian White Bean Soup -- roasted red pepper coulis
- Peanut Crusted Shrimp -- with a green mango salad
- Thai Pu Pu Grille -- Korean barbecued ribs, shrimp dumplings, beef satays, tempura vegetables, roasted pineapple sweet chili sauce
- Banana Pesto Hummus -- with naan, papadam & fried plantains
Entrees
- Grilled Calamari Salad -- grilled calamari, caramelized Vidalia onions, cured black olives, roasted peppers, arugula, spicy tomato vinaigrette
- Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps -- tender shredded veal & vegetables served with sweet & spicy soy dipping sauce
- Seared Wasabi Crusted Tuna -- wasabi vinaigrette, bell peppers, carrots, napa cabbage, wonton crisps
- Cuban Pork Sandwich -- slow-roasted pork on grilled ciabatta bread with a citrus mojo, sour pickles and jalapenos served with potato fries
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake -- on sesame challah bread with remoulade sauce served with potato fries
Desserts
- Coconut Crème Caramel
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Ice Cream or Sorbet
3125 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-6122
Mimi's American Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
2120 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 464-6464
Monocle on Capitol Hill
Dinner
107 D Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 546-4488
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New Heights
Lunch and Dinner
2317 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 234-4110
Neyla
Dinner
3206 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-6353
Nick's Riverside Grille
Lunch and Dinner
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-3535
Notti Bianche - GWU Inn
Lunch and Dinner
Notti Bianche is going to be offering their full menu with some upcharges for certain items. They will also be offering a discounted wine pairing menu.
824 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 298-8085
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Oakville Grille & Wine Bar
Lunch and Dinner
10257 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 897-8400
Occidental Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
1475 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 783-1475
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Dinner
1201 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 347-2277
Old Ebbitt Grill
Dinner
675 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-4800
Ortanique
Dinner
730 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-0975
The Oval Room
Lunch and Dinner
800 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 463-8700
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Palette Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
15th & M Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 587-2700
Perry's Restaurant
Dinner
1811 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6218
Pesce Trattoria
Lunch and Dinner
2016 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 466-3474
Petits Plats
Lunch and Dinner
Petits Plats will be extending their Restaurant Week offering through the 14th for another week.
2653 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 518-0018
Poste Brasserie
Lunch and Dinner
Hotel Monaco
555 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 783-6060
Potowmack Landing
Lunch and Dinner
One Marina Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-0001
Primi Piatti
Lunch and Dinner
Starters (you get both)
- Capellini with mixed vegetables and tomato sauce
- Arugula salad with parmigiano and lemon dressing
Second Course (choice of)
- Pan roasted salmon filet served over a bed of artichoke bottom, Jerusalem artichoke and spinach with warm vincotto vinaigrette
- Grilled chicken breast with rosemary sauce and mixed vegetable
- Pork tenderloin stuffed with sun-dried figs, gorgonzola cheese and fennel seeds, baked with white wine
Dolce (choice of)
- Tiramisu
- Sorbet
2013 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 223-3600
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Red Sage
Lunch and Dinner
Red
Sage usually offers their full menu for Restaurant Week, and this
August is no exception. I've only eaten at the Red Sage Cafe and not
the much nicer full restaurant downstairs. (You can read what I've written about Red Sage Cafe or check out the Red Sage web site at www.redsage.com for the latest menus.)
605 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4444
Restaurant Kolumbia
Lunch and Dinner
1801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 331-5551
The Rockfish
Lunch and Dinner
400 6th Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 267-1800
Rosa Mexicano
Lunch and Dinner
575 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 783-5522
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Sam & Harry's
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch
First Course
- chilled, vine-ripened tomato soup with basil and parmesan croutons
- asparagus, proscuitto, and roast red peppers with field greens and herb vinaigrette
Entree
- grilled scallop nicoise salad
- roasted breast of chicken with rosemary and garlic potatoes
- beef tenderloin medallions with arugula, grapes, red onion, and chianti compote
Dessert
- passion fruit sorbet
- butterscotch pecan pie
Dinner
First Course
- A chilled soup of charred vine-ripened tomatoes, with basil and Parmesan croutons
- Asparagus, prosciutto and roasted red peppers with mixed field greens & herbed vinaigrette
Entree Course
- Grilled Salmon Filet with wilted spinach, cannolini beans & lemon butter sauce
- Roasted Breast of Chicken with rosemary, garlic potatoes and chicken jus
- Filet Mignon (8 oz.) with sauce bearnaise
Dessert Course
- Passion Fruit Sorbet with fresh berry coulis
- Butterscotch pecan pie with whipped cream
1200 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-4333
Sea Catch
Lunch and Dinner
1054 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8855
Season's Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444
Sesto Senso Ristorante
Lunch and Dinner
1214 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-9525
Smith & Wollensky
Lunch and Dinner
1112 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-1100
Spezie Ristorante Italiano
Lunch and Dinner
I haven't been able to get in contact with Spezie yet, but you can read about my experiences there: 1, 2, 3. Spezie still remains my favorite Italian place in D.C.
1736 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-0777
St. Regis Restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel
Lunch
923 16th & K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 879-6900
Sushi Ko
Lunch and Dinner
2309 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-4187
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The Tabard Inn
Lunch and Dinner
I visited Tabard Inn for the first time back at the last Restaurant Week in January.
1739 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-1277
Taberna del Alabardero
Lunch and Dinner
1776 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 429-2200
Teatro Goldoni
Lunch and Dinner
1909 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 955-9494
TenPenh Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-4500
Tivoli Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
1700 N. Moore Street
Rosslyn, VA 22209
(703) 524-8900
Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
Lunch and Dinner
3000 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-4545
Tosca Ristorante
Lunch and Dinner
My recent trip to Tosca... I confirmed that Tosca will be offering their full menu with upcharges for certain items like the foie gras and veal. Update: Here is a link to their menu for Restaurant Week. Lisa from Tosca informed me today (July 29) that even though most of the Open Table reservations are taken, they still have some slots open for phone reservations.
1112 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 367-1990
Tuscana West
Lunch and Dinner
1350 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-7300
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Vidalia
Lunch and Dinner
Vidalia usually offers their full menu for Restaurant Week. Their menus can me found at their web site.
I think it's about time that I try Vidalia. I think that every
Restaurant Week, I try to go there, but I try to make reservations too
late.
1990 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-1990
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Zola
Lunch and Dinner
Zola's whole menu will be available for lunch and dinner. For the latest menu, check out Zola's web site at www.zoladc.com.
800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 654-0999
Jason thanks for all the work you put into this. Your recommendations are great.
Posted by: jim collins | Jul 05, 2005 at 01:29 AM
I did Bombay Club last year, they had 3 choices each for the appetizer, the entree, and dessert. I had the papri chaat, lamb fenugreek, and carrot pudding dessert, all very good. Shame about the restrictive menu, their other offerings are very unique and quite tempting, Indian food most other places just do not have such as their Goan (Portuguese) and Parsi (Persian) influenced dishes.
Posted by: Ruben | Jul 05, 2005 at 08:45 AM
Love the new design!
Posted by: Heather | Jul 05, 2005 at 11:46 AM
Ruben,
Did they enforce the jacket requirement during Restaurant Week?
Posted by: Jason | Jul 05, 2005 at 11:56 AM
Jason,
Belga is good, but not Restaurant Week worthy if only because it's more affordable than most of the others available to try. I do recommend their mussles and brunch menu, however.
Posted by: P | Jul 06, 2005 at 04:35 PM
We did wear jackets and I would bring one just in case, no need for a tie, though. I noticed some other patrons did not have coats (or left them at the coat check--maybe we did too, can't recall), but they appeared to be regulars. A group of chirping young bunnies came in dressed totally casual, but the dress code does not apply to women. This place has a much more extensive menu than is shown on their website. Even with the restricted menu, it is worth going if you haven't been, IMO. I am guessing my meal was $35 if regularly priced.
Posted by: Ruben | Jul 07, 2005 at 09:24 AM
We will be visiting D.C. that week; we were there during restaurant week last year and loved it. This year, we will have our 3 year old with us probably 2 of the 3 nights we eat out. She is pretty well-behaved, but a very fussy eater. Can anyone recommend a place where nobody will give us dirty looks if we bring her along, won't take 3 hours, and she can maybe get a bit of mac n cheese or plain pasta? (or grilled cheese, plain quesadilla, etc.) Thanks so much!
Posted by: Elisabeth | Jul 13, 2005 at 05:49 PM
OpenTable.com Confusion - Note when visiting the list at www.resaurantweekdc.com (or elsewhere) that the link to OpenTable .com only includes ~70 of the ~120 restaurants. The OpenTable.com link there and even worse on the RAMW page is confusing because the ad is so closely integrated into the text.
1789 Correction? - On my two visits during prior restaurant weeks 1789 only provided a limited (but quite good) selection from the standard menu. I thought it better than several other restaurant week menus which "featured" non-standard items or smaller portions but nothing like the generous diversity of DC Coast or TenPenh where most of the menu was included and only a few items had an up-charge. Any of these three would be a good choice if you can get in.
Note, 1789 does enforce their sport coat (but not tie) policy for men. On my first trip my tie and dress shirt did not suffice. You really don't want their "loaner" jacket. Women are on their own but 1789 definitely leans to the traditional "clubby" / business styles.
Posted by: BillR | Jul 16, 2005 at 02:10 PM
I am very excited about restaurant week! This will be the first time experiencing it, so my question may be a no brainer. Since the meals are only around $30 would I leave a tip according to that price, or the orginal price of the meal? Thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate it. I really enjoy your blog Jason, there is some great information here!
Posted by: Amy | Jul 20, 2005 at 10:11 AM
any word on what Taberna del Albardero or Teatro Goldoni will be offering this time around???
Posted by: holly | Jul 21, 2005 at 10:52 AM
No word yet. I haven't received any information from them yet. Hopefully I have all the info be this weekend.
Posted by: Jason | Jul 21, 2005 at 10:55 AM
Does anyone know what iRicchi is offering? Jason, why aren't you going there anymore?
Posted by: sara | Jul 26, 2005 at 12:25 AM
Nothing against i Ricchi, but I think I'll need a break by then.
Posted by: Jason | Jul 26, 2005 at 12:31 AM
here's my line up:
Aug. 1, Galileo dinner
Aug. 3, Taberna del Alabardero, dinner
Aug. 4, Oceanaire dinner, **may canel**
Aug. 5, Teatro Goldoni dinner
Aug. 7, Ceiba dinner
Posted by: holly | Jul 26, 2005 at 01:29 PM
Jason, What do you think of my itineary (all for dinner)? Should I stick with it? I have never been to any of these restaurants. By the way, I tried to book Vidalia about 3 weeks ago for restaurant week and they were already full. This is the 3rd time without success!
Aug 1 I Ricchi
Aug 2 Corduroy
Aug 3 Cafe 15
Aug 4 Caucus Room
I am also wondering on how to tip based on restaurant week price or full price?
Posted by: Cheryl T | Jul 28, 2005 at 12:52 PM
Corduroy is running RW for 2 weeks! I know that 1789 did the same a couple years ago. Any ideas which restaurants are doing the 2 week run?
Posted by: Dave | Jul 28, 2005 at 02:46 PM
Jason, you're not going to 1789 anymore? Why's that? Personally, I didn't like Teatro Goldini; I don't think it's the best Italian. I loved Taberna del Alaberado though even though their RW menu is rather limited.
Does 1789 offer full menu but with upgrades for certain items?
I'm hitting 1789, Corduroy, Tosca Ristorante, and Bistro Bis. What do you all think?
Posted by: sarah | Jul 28, 2005 at 10:44 PM
Sorry got all confused with the postings. I guess my posting is directed towards Holly.
But, Jason, I am curious where you're going.
Posted by: sarah | Jul 28, 2005 at 10:46 PM
I'm totally going to 1789! I wont say when though. You've chosen wisely in your restaurant week picks Sarah. I hope you have a good time and post comments here about your experiences!
Cheryl T,
Your schedule looks great. I wanted to go to I Ricchi myself, but it looks like this year I won't make it. Your choice of Cafe 15 and Caucus Room leaves something to be desired in my opinion, but really, this is what Restaurant Week is all about -- going to restaurants that you normally wouldn't go to, and not having to worry about breaking the bank.
Remember to tip for the regular menu prices as well. It's not the servers fault that the owners decided to cut their menu prices in half.
Posted by: Jason | Jul 28, 2005 at 11:49 PM
Jason,
I read that there will be a Dirona restaurant week where Dirona-award restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu. Any ideas what the menu is? Will it be priced like the RW next week?
Posted by: sarah | Jul 29, 2005 at 12:28 PM
This is the first I've heard of it, but there is a DiRoNA Foundation Restaurant Week, Aug 22 - 26, 2005. The link below has the participating restaurants across the country. http://washingtonian.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=9&ref=944&pid=12
Posted by: Jason | Jul 30, 2005 at 01:05 AM
That's how I found out about Dirona week. However, I tried calling two restaurants and they have no idea what I was referring to. I guess I will try after the RW next week to confirm that.
Posted by: sarah | Jul 30, 2005 at 11:28 AM
FYI. Lisa from Tosca informed me that even though most of the Open Table reservations are taken, they still have some slots open for phone reservations.
Posted by: Jason | Jul 30, 2005 at 07:01 PM
I just updated the menu for Fin as well.
Posted by: Jason | Jul 30, 2005 at 07:08 PM
For anyone that wants to know, I'll be going to the following restaurants during Restaurant Week:
1) 1789
2) Circle Bistro
3) Bombay Club
4) Vidalia
5) Maybe, just maybe Colvin Run Tavern
I do recommend, that if you can still get reservations at the following places, you go there (make sure you call because OpenTable doesn't always have all the slots for a restaurant):
1) Corduroy!
2) Tosca
3) Dino
4) DC Coast
5) Ceiba
Posted by: Jason | Jul 31, 2005 at 11:30 AM
Love the site! I have reservations at Corduroy, 1789 and Tosca, but now, at the last minute, I need to find a fourth place. I plan on calling DC Coast and Ten Penh tomorrow and begging for a reservation, but was also considering Palette, Signatures, or the Oval Room - any recommendations between those three? Thanks.
Posted by: Liz | Jul 31, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Jason, are you familiar with the Yakhani Gosht with Navrattan Korma offering at Heritage India? How does it differ from Rogan Gosht?
By the way, you are missing OYA from your list. I stopped by and their RW lunch menu doesn't look too bad, 5 or so choices for app, entree, dessert, but since they are offering it for the entire month of August, really no point in going for RW.
I'm having to find a replacement on short notice for Taberna for tommorrow, I am not pleased with what they are offering. I am considering DC Coast, Heritage India, or Galileo if I can get any of these. Corduroy is booked solid, but they are pretty open next week, they say.
Posted by: Ruben | Aug 01, 2005 at 12:06 PM
So how has your RW experience gone so far? Did you already do 1789? We're doing Farenheight tonight and 1789 on Thursday.
Posted by: Phil | Aug 02, 2005 at 11:25 AM
Why does Sam & Harry's offer such a pitiful sampling of their menu during Restaurant Week?
Posted by: tblanchard | Aug 02, 2005 at 11:42 AM
Ate at I Ricchi last night. It was a wonderful experience. We asked our waiter (Jose - we highly recommend him)if he could take things slow, he said during Restaurant Week he has no control over how things come out of the kitchen, but things worked perfectly. We were there for 3 hours and weren't rushed at all (exactly how we like it). We ordered a bruchetta type of appetizer off the menu to start, then picked from the 3 courses offered. I had the florentine tomato bread soup, hubby had the risotto of the day. We both did the fire grilled lemon/sage chicken which was served with the best roasted potatoes and green beans/mushrooms, and for dessert I had the homemade chocolate ice cream, hubby had a lemon mousse dessert with raspberries. We added a somewhat expensive bottle of wine, for us anyway, (Pinot Grigio, Russiz Superiore '02), our total with tip was $168 and worth every penny. Unbelievable service. Worth every penny. We will definitely go back. Tonight we dine at Corduroy, hope the experience there is as enjoyable as we had here.
Posted by: Cheryl T | Aug 02, 2005 at 12:03 PM
I finally went to 1789, a restaurant that I have always wanted to go. To my great disappointment, the food didn't turn out to be as marvelous as I have expected to. I got the mussels for my appetizer and the scallops on thai noodles for my entree. Both the mussels and scallops still had some sand in it. In terms of the taste, I thought Komi served much better scallops. My friend had the scallop martini for appetizer and soft shell crabs for her entree and they were also mediocre. The only good food that I got there was the dessert -- which was the chocolate torte, served with bittersweet chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate. I wasn't happy at all with the food there and was quite glad I only went for RW. Perhaps we should have paid 10 dollars more to upgrade to get the steak and the lamb. However, when I saw those two dishes served at other tables, they do not look too juicy and soft to me. Perhaps others have better experiences?
Posted by: sarah | Aug 02, 2005 at 08:08 PM
I'm going to 1789 on Friday. I'll let you know what my experience is like. I went to Bombay Club last night. I really liked my Lamb Spinach Curry, but Amy really didn't like the Vegetarian Sampler she orders. She thought the dishes were a little dried out. The vegetarian offering on the Restaurant Week menu us not that good and you only have a few options. I'm at Vidalia tomorrow night!
Posted by: Jason | Aug 02, 2005 at 08:15 PM
I was just at Vidalia tonight, it was great.
Spend the extra $5 and get the veal cheeks appetizer. You will of course burn in hell for eating them, but they were awesome. I had the Summer Cassoulet and the Peach Crisp. Mmmm.
Avoid Fin at all costs I was there Mon night and it was a waste of time and money. "Unremarkable" is being generous.
Posted by: jim collins | Aug 03, 2005 at 12:44 AM
Please let us know how Vidalia was. As you know, it's my favorite!
Posted by: Culocho | Aug 03, 2005 at 10:15 AM
I went to Corduroy last night(it was fabulous!) and saw (as Dave did) that they extended restaurant week through August 14. Do you know which other restaurants, if any, are doing so? I would love to take advantage if there are. Thanks for your help!
Posted by: K | Aug 03, 2005 at 11:00 AM
We were at Corduroy last night also and agree, it was fabulous. Our server Pamela was great. She made some good menu suggestions including the wine. We enjoyed a leisurely 3 hour dinner. So far 2 for 2. Tonight we decided to take the night off. Tomorrow we're doing the Caucus Room. Anyone dine there this week yet?
Posted by: Cheryl T | Aug 03, 2005 at 11:29 AM
I just checked out Teatro Goldoni's menu online. They've actually posted their restaurant week menu:
http://www.teatrogoldoni.com/ourmenu/
They are only offering 3, yes 3! entree items - a cheese torellini, a salmon and chk parm. You cannot order off of the full menu for an upcharge. I think that's absurd considering the chef is known for his risotto.
I actually had a fantastic pork rib at Zoofari from this restaurant, but their restaurant week menu is a total turn-off.
I hope 1789 isn't totally booked (although I did find an online coupon good through 9/14 for a $35 3-course meal (upcharge on filet of beef and rack of lamb) so it may be worth waiting so I can hit up Red Sage this week instead.
Posted by: Jen | Aug 03, 2005 at 02:08 PM
Anyone have reports on what Taberna del Alabardero is serving for their RW menu?? Thanks!!
Posted by: Amy | Aug 03, 2005 at 02:08 PM
Did Palette for lunch today. I don't know if it's because it's Restaurant Week, but the service was really lackluster. Food was just okay. I'm sorry I didn't take better note of the menu:
Appetizer: crab cake, salad or yellow tomato soup.
Entree: chicken wrap, salmon with barbecue sauce or something beef
Dessert: chocolate mouse or bread pudding
Posted by: Kelly K | Aug 03, 2005 at 02:40 PM
Rather last minute question since I'm going to Vidalia tonight. Are jackets encouraged for men? I think my date will be bringing one regardless, but I thought I'd ask since the website doesn't provide any variation of "casual" in the dresscode (unless I'm missing something!)
Posted by: nicole | Aug 03, 2005 at 03:36 PM
That's a good question. I'm unaware of any jacket requirement. Hopefully I don't look out of place.
Posted by: Jason | Aug 03, 2005 at 06:32 PM
TenPenh - Went there tonight because I wanted a dead solid lock on a great meal.
Spicy Calamari Salad + Lamb (rare) + dessert = OMG
It was amazing....everything cooked perfectly. I don't know how they do it.
My bartender/server, Kevin S., was great also, obviously getting slammed but never lost his composure or focus. Fantastic meal.
Posted by: jim collins | Aug 04, 2005 at 12:11 AM
08/04-Last night my family of four ate at Corduroy and had a great evening-besides the food the service was wonderful-all staff was very attentive-requested Pamela and she was wonderful! The soft-shell crab appetizer was great-6.00 extra-but on lunch menu is an entree with no surcharge-two of the party got crispy blue fish-I got the seared scallops which was a great presentation-each scallop was atop a small mound of mashed potatoes with a wonderful sauce with chanterelle mushrooms-only ate half-very filling-the hazelnut chocolate bars were a great dessert-lots of different textures. Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | Aug 04, 2005 at 07:56 AM
Did lunch at Vidalia yesterday. It was packed. Had the 5 onion soup (mediocre), shrimp and grits (good), and lemon chess pie (good). Wife had the salad (good), chicken and dumplings (very good), and pecan tart (very good). Still, would have been very disappointed to have paid full price for any of it. Absolutely no comparison to lunch at Galileo's (inexpensive bar menu offered daily, absolutely delicious desserts) or dinner at the Prime Rib (in my opinion, the city's best restaurant with potatoe skins, signature prime rib, creamed spinach, potatoes au gratin, and Strawberries Romanov ). Trying Colvin Run Tavern today for lunch. Any recommendations?
Posted by: Michael Edwards | Aug 04, 2005 at 08:47 AM
Following Michael's format here-
Did Vidalia last night for dinner. I had the roasted vidalia onion (very good), the salmon (also very good) and the chess pie (mediocre). I tasted sugar more than the lemon and I do believe the strawberries were frozen, guh. Why bother putting them on my plate? My date had the crab cakes ("alright"), the ettouffe (which I've spelled wrong I'm sure, but he said was equally alright) and the peach crisp, which was pretty good. I tried some and my kneejerk reaction was that the peaches were, uh, canned. I did have a taste right after the strawberries, so maybe I'm wrong... but baked fresh peaches don't normally taste like that.
All in all, an OK meal with great service, but the dessert really disappointed. I'm not terribly inclined to go back, even on another RW. My meal at TenPenh the night before was outstanding (spring rolls/garlic halibut/lemon ginger cake with strawberry sherbet) and I'll be going back there for sure. Can't wait for Corduroy!
Posted by: nicole | Aug 04, 2005 at 09:51 AM
Amy:
Taberna was a big disappointment. they have a complimentary shot of gazpacho, which was good but also the only "Spanish" course, then for starters you have a choice between a salad with duck confit and goat chees and chilled potato leek soup with shrimp and smoked salmon. for the entree you have a choice between mahi-mahi and steak and for dessert it is rice pudding and chocolate mousse with strawberries.
service wasn't great either. big, big disappoinment.
Posted by: holly | Aug 04, 2005 at 01:49 PM
My RW choices are Vidalia, Corduroy, and Kaz Sushi.
What are the other entrees at Vidalia besides shrimp and grits? Also, is Kaz a worthy choice for RW? I am thinking of doing their tasting menu while my wife will have the RW menu at Kaz. Thanks and happy RW everyone!
Posted by: Dave | Aug 04, 2005 at 01:49 PM
Vidalia does their full menu- check out www.bistrobis.com and click on the RW headline on the front page for Vidalia's menu. Rumor has it Corduroy will be extending their RW pricing into next week, FYI.
Posted by: nicole | Aug 04, 2005 at 04:48 PM
Oof, ordered off the RW menu at Palette last night. By the time we were done, we were still hungry and had to get another meal. This time we ordered off the normal menu. By doing this we learned that Palette halves their RW entree, and the normal entree was twice the portion of the RW entree. Weak!
Normal menu = good food
RW menu = half the food, half the flavor
Posted by: Culocho | Aug 04, 2005 at 09:25 PM
Went to Bistro Bis tonight. Once again, another disappointment. Bistro Bis had a very limited selection of appetizer: pate, and gazpacho; entree: swordfish or chicken. The chicken was, just chicken. Nothing special. The swordfish was too plain and a bit overcooked. The desserts were not bad, but not the best I've had. On top of that, our waiter wasn't too friendly. Guess, after all, it's RW. But I thought restaurants participate in RW to promote themselves. They should do a better job rather than just treat you like crap because you're only paying $30.05.
Posted by: sarah | Aug 04, 2005 at 11:17 PM