DC Restaurant Week

Here are some of my picks for DC restaurant week Winter 2012. For those of you who have not yet enjoyed dining out during restaurant week, it is a time where local spots offer a set menu for lunch and dinner at a pre-set reduced price. Lunch is offered at $20.12 per person and dinner at $35.12 per person. Unfortunately I will be out of town so i will not be able to visit any new places this time around. But i will be giving you some good out of town spots once i return.

Here are some of my favorites on the list and some places i've heard good things about and have not gotten to try. Let me know your thoughts!

The Bombay club- Looks a little upscale..boasting of serving past presidents. It is Indian food that you don't eat with your hands. The prices look reasonable and i look forward to visiting here for dinner some time this year.

Buddha bar- Their website is what's sold me on wanting to visit. The atmosphere looks relaxing and inviting and makes me want to visit China. This is a sushi spot that i've heard good things about and i hope to try soon. I'm excited about the spicy Double Tuna Tempura Roll..doesn't that sound good Has anyone tried them out?

Casa Oaxaca- Authentic Mexican food near adams morgan. Read an earlier post here on restaurantrundown.blogspot.com reviewing this spot.

Ceiba A latin-American inspired restaurant that i've heard good things about. The Lobster enchiladas and grilled sugar cane skewered jumbo shrimp sound excellect.


CoCo Sala chocolate lounge and boutique. I was sold at chocolate lounge! The menu boasts small plates and bites such as sliders and shrimp mac and cheese. The desserts appear to be the star here with the 3 or 5 course dessert experience I would visit just for deserts and signature cocktails.

La Tasca - A spot us ladies recently visited is a Spanish Tapas restaurant with small plates. The menu selections are awesome, there's much to choose from. They also offer tasting menu's where you can get plates of almost everything and share between friends! delicious food.

Lost Society- I had dinner here for my birthday last year and it boasts a nice bar and sophisticated atmosphere. There is a club on the upstairs level after 9pm its 21 and up. The food is pricey for the amount you actually get. But it was tastey and i would recommend it.

Oceanaire- I've been told that their seafood is the best. It appears to be a typical seafood restaurant and restaurant week is a great time to visit and eat at a reduced price!

Poste Brasserie -I have eaten here for brunch in the spring on their outdoor terrace. It is located in Hotel Monaco and has a nice fresh vibe. The food was fresh and flavorful and i look forward to trying them for lunch or dinner.

Ruths Chris-I love Ruths Chris! It is my all time favorite restaurant and steakhouse. Everyone must eat there. Restaurant week is a great time to visit and get a good meal for a good price. The food is a la carte which can often add up. However the sides are huge so it is smart to just order sides that you can share in order to save money.

Zaytinya-A greek tapas restaurant near chinatown. They are fun and lively with great small plates. The hummus is delicious

Well there you are. My suggestions for DC Restaurant Week 2012. Leave comments and let me know which places you plan to visit this week!

2010 Summer Restaurant Week!!!!

Yay!!! its that time again..just wanted to let you all know that restaurant week(s) is upon us!!!

First up is Baltimore restaurant week. I work in Baltimore but have yet to try any good places to eat out here. Check out http://www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com/ for a list of participating spots. Baltimore's restaurant week runs August 13-22 with many places offering 3 course dinners for $35 and lunch for $20. An added bonus, discounted parking at many downtown garages! Some places that i would recommend, Lebanese Taverna, I sampled some of there food before at an event downtown and it is delicious greek/medeteranian food. Hummus, and great olives. Here is a list some friends of mine gave me of great places in Bmore that are participating:
-RA Sushi Bar -Brewer's Art
-Flemings Prime Steakhouse -Milan
-City Cafe -Salt Tavern
-Rusty Scupper (for sunday brunch)
-Saute

Next is D.C.'s Restaurant Week http://washington.org/restaurantwk/ August 16-22. Some places of interest on this list are Ceiba, Bombay Club (which i have reservations for, i'll let you know how they are) I've also heard good things about Chart House, Georgia Browns, La Tasca, the Melting Pot but have not yet dined there myself.

And you can never go wrong with Zaytinya, Poste Brasserie, Ruth's Chris, Mortons, McCormick and Schmicks and Art and Soul all places i've tried myself, and love :)

Finally, if you're still hungry Alexandria Restaurant week is August 20-29 http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=9&pid=426 . Most VA places are included in the D.C. restaurant week list, so this list is pretty short. Delia's Mediterranean Grill has a nice review (scroll down) from Ria on restaurant rundown..check it out. La Tasca is also on this list, so you may be able to wait until this week to visit there instead of using up your time during D.C.'s week. Besides that you're on your own with this list, i haven't visited any of these places yet.

I'm so excited! wish i could visit every place on each list for the next three weeks..but i promise i won't. Good luck and let us know how the places turn out ;)