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[Choirgirl21]

I feel so very out of the DC dining scene. I check in here to try to keep abreast of restaurants that are opening and others that are receiving a lot of praise, but for various reasons I haven't been eating out at DC's finer establishments at all! Well I'm ready and I need some suggestions. Nothing at the super high end like Restaurant Eve, but otherwise, no real constraints, except that DC is more convenient than VA.

Medium Rare is on my list, I also haven't been to Palena since all of the changes (I've also never done their multi-course meal), and Eola has been on my list for a while. Any other suggestions? And really, "new" is probably new within the last couple of years. For example, just remembered that I haven't been to Birch & Barley yet either.

Where else?

[dcs]

Give Ardeo + Bardeo a try. Sit at the bar and share a bunch of small plates.

[astrid]

I've been really impressed by Willow's bar menu, Kushi's sushi, Grapeseed's appetizers, 8407's sandwich and duck fries combo, and Pupatella's specials (their regular pizzas and paninis are also wonderful). They're all a quick metro ride from DC. Kushi's high end sushi is quite dear, but the rest are reasonably budget friendly.

[Ericandblueboy]

New places on my list to try are Ba Bay, Toki, Freddy's, and Kushi. Personally I would go to Uncle Liu's for hotpot but you might check out Mala Tang.

[darkstar965]

Freddy's for sure but stick to lobster rolls, lobster stew and anything clams (fried or steamers). I'm more mixed about Kushi and Medium Rare than some others but guess both worth trying. The former can be really variable on value and the latter can be inconsistent on quality and service at times. Petes Apizza has decent New Haven 'za. RedHook Lobster Truck. And, yes, MUST try the new Palena cafe. Big daylight between that and most everything else on this side of the river. have fun with the re-entry!

[Choirgirl21]

Thanks everyone, appreciate all of the suggestions. I've actually been to Freddy's for lunch - I live and work in MD so manage to actually get to MD restaurants on occasion at least.

I ended up at 8407 Kitchen the other night, am hoping to post a review shortly. Will be checking out some of your suggestions soon hopefully.

[Ericandblueboy]

Maybe we can update this list periodically for restaurants at all price points, as long as it's new and good.

I'm adding Mike Isabella's Graffiato to my list.

[Ericandblueboy]

Rogue 24 is on my list.

[Ericandblueboy]

Haven't been eating out much so lots of places on my list:

Mintwood - sounds interesting, but parking in Adams Morgan is a pain
Green Pig Bistro - sounds really interesting, will visit soon
Elisir - wish Enzo would bring back the 12-15 course dinner that he prepared at Teatro Goldoni because 8 courses just isn't enough
Boqueria - not exactly a huge fan of tapas, menu seems on the small side
La Forechetta - gotta try the new pizza joint!
Alegria - love Mexican food and this is somewhat in our hood, but I have my doubts about Bazin and what works for the Vienna crowd.
Fishnet - I've never been to College Park but I'll try to stop by next time I'm tooling around the beltway.

[LauraB]

Mintwood - sounds interesting, but parking in Adams Morgan is a pain

We went to Mintwood with friends for the first time this past Sunday and we all loved it. Food and service were great. Prices were reasonable. As far as parking, agree that it's a real pain in that neighborhood. However, there is a tiny lot around the corner on Biltmore that has a 'valet.' We parked there for $10. And, of course, the Woodley Park metro is not that far of a walk.

[Choirgirl21]

Haven't been eating out much so lots of places on my list:

Mintwood - sounds interesting, but parking in Adams Morgan is a pain
Green Pig Bistro - sounds really interesting, will visit soon
Elisir - wish Enzo would bring back the 12-15 course dinner that he prepared at Teatro Goldoni because 8 courses just isn't enough
Boqueria - not exactly a huge fan of tapas, menu seems on the small side
La Forechetta - gotta try the new pizza joint!
Alegria - love Mexican food and this is somewhat in our hood, but I have my doubts about Bazin and what works for the Vienna crowd.
Fishnet - I've never been to College Park but I'll try to stop by next time I'm tooling around the beltway.

Jesus, I haven't heard of a single place on this list except for Fishnet. At least I've eaten there.

What is Green Pig Bistro? Anything with pig in the name sounds promising to me.

[SeanMike]

What is Green Pig Bistro? Anything with pig in the name sounds promising to me.

Clarendon, where American Flatbread used to be. Uses all kinds of cuts, great place for both food and cocktails.

[Choirgirl21]

Any new places to add to this list? I'm thinking it's time I head into DC or Baltimore to try something new!

[Ericandblueboy]

Sakuramen in Adams Morgan - it sounds interesting.