B.A.R. Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A colleague from out of town is coming to DC for her first anniversary and asked me to make some restaurant recommendations. She wants something intimate, with great food (preferably local), and someplace where "I won't feel silly in a new dress". Although I have come up with a short-list, I'm sure the DR.com crowd will have some suggestions that never even crossed my mind. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A colleague from out of town is coming to DC for her first anniversary and asked me to make some restaurant recommendations. She wants something intimate, with great food (preferably local), and someplace where "I won't feel silly in a new dress". Although I have come up with a short-list, I'm sure the DR.com crowd will have some suggestions that never even crossed my mind. Thanks in advance. The very first thing that popped into my mind was Marcel's. Second was Restaurant Eve. Then Corduroy. I'm not saying these are correct; just saying what popped into my mind. I keep wanting to say CityZen, but it's not a place I'd call "intimate." (Expecting a nastygram on my cell phone in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....) With the opening of Baby Wale, Corduroy may be diverted right now. Plume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Where are they staying, & how far do they want to travel? I think there are lots of places to go in a new dress, that could be memorable.(Restaurant Eve sounds good to me). I hope they'll have a lovely first anniversary, wherever they decide to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Delicious Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 My 10 year anniversary is today (truly!). We have a 2-year old and no babysitter. Where can I get quiet and romantic, with great food takeout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congratulations! I can't tell if you're being facetious about part or all of your post. In case the last part isn't: Arrowine meats and cheeses with Leonora bread, and Lebanese Taverna market salads. It'll cost you plenty (you can drop $100 on something like this), but you'll have an awesome at-home meal with 10-15 different items. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Delicious Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks, Don! To be honest, I wasn't sure if I was serious or joking either. That being said, while I've never been to Arrowine before, stopping by for some assorted meats and cheese sounds like a great way to begin the celebration. And sorry, Brian, for hijacking your thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I told her Komi (if money is no object), 1789 (old-school, intimate, great cooking right now), and Corduroy (Intimate, elegant, Tom Power). Marcels was my odd man out (not everyone gets excited by great French fare), and Cityzen was bumped from my list for the intimacy factor. ETA - Happy Anniversary The Delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 If we're not looking for tasting menus (so no Komi or CityZen) or French (no Marcel's), are Corduroy and 1789 our best bets for a dinner like this? DC or NoVA, preferably at least a couple plainer items on the menu for DH. Is Vermilion still good? Had a lovely anniversary there a few years ago, but I believe that chef is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Is Vermilion still good? Had a lovely anniversary there a few years ago, but I believe that chef is gone. He's at Iron Gate, which is a great space. Fiola Mare would be a good choice too if you like seafood (there isn't much else on the menu). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We had a really nice birthday dinner for my SIL at The Source and I think it is pretty intimate in that the tables aren't spaced too close and you are able to talk, it was timed nicely, service was excellent and professional. I did not feel silly dressed up. The food was exceptionally good. We had a really nice dinner. I thought everything I tasted the duck, salmon, drunken noodles, a lot of dumplings (oh soo good), carrot cake, was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Plume seems to hit all of your criteria, and has a better more comprehensive wine list than the other options mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks!! I will look at Iron Gate, the Source, Fiola Mare, and Plume (though wine list isn't relevant for us, but otherwise sounds good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Iron Gate appears to be tasting-menu only, unless you eat at the bar or on the patio (patio will probably not be open by our anniversary - I'm thinking ahead, it's not very soon). Too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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