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[RWBooneJr.]

Interesting that there is no thread on Unum, which received a three star review from the Washingtonian in August. Has anyone been?

[beachgirl54]

I'm going this coming Thursday - taking a friend out for dinner as a thank you. Will post afterwards - and surprised that no one else has posted yet too.

[porcupine]

It may have just been circumstantial, but after only one visit Unum has become one of my favorites. Not that everything was extraordinary, but the whole exerience was just lovely, and every dish nicely conceived and executed (except the macaroni and cheese, but then I just don't care for truffle oil), and many of the main courses are available as half-portions. The friendly bartender made a great recommendation for a wine to go with the shortrib tagliatelle. I would recommend the Umun salad. And the ricotta beignets. And, as someone who suffers from walnut allergy, I was over the moon to discover a baklava made with pistachios.

I was so taken with the place that I made a reservation for my next dinner there on the way out.

[lotus125]

I've been once. Unum was quite solid. Several terrific fish dishes. A great gnocchi. The only food disappointment was a brussels sprouts that had no salt, acid, or char. I assume it was just a kitchen glitch. The only thing that we thought needed serious improvement was knowledge of the wine list. Our server and then the manager grossly misdescribed every wine we had (and some were served at strange temperatures). But I assume that will come in time.

[sheldman]

Maybe I am just reading the wrong websites, but it is funny to me that Unum seems to be "off the radar" for the most part - even though, judging by my one and only dinner there (last night), they seem to do good business.  Don't know if this is a matter of their not spending $ on publicists, or what.  (I realize they were on the Washingtonian 100, but otherwise there is little "buzz" on the "buzzy" sites as far as I can tell.  Contrast opentable reviews, which are numerous and positive - a different part of the online world, I guess.)

 

Anyway, dinner was quite good, and reasonably priced.  I especially liked that I could make up my "main course" as a half-order of grilled branzino (at $12, it seemed to be not much less fish than I would get at some restaurants as a full-size main) and a half-order of gnocci ($10).  Good food, pleasant place.  Good bread with good accompaniments.  Good cheese plate.  Not sure about lemon buttermilk ice cream to accompany bread pudding, though.  Menu is pretty much (maybe not exactly?) as stated at link.

[JuneBacon]

Maybe I am just reading the wrong websites, but it is funny to me that Unum seems to be "off the radar" for the most part - even though, judging by my one and only dinner there (last night), they seem to do good business.  Don't know if this is a matter of their not spending $ on publicists, or what.  (I realize they were on the Washingtonian 100, but otherwise there is little "buzz" on the "buzzy" sites as far as I can tell.  Contrast opentable reviews, which are numerous and positive - a different part of the online world, I guess.)

 

I just had the exact same thought when my wife said she was going here tonight... without me.  Why haven't I ever even heard the name before?!

[beachgirl54]

I am very late in posting about my meal at Unum in December - which is too bad, because I can't really remember what we had, but I do remember really liking the meal. 

 

We split some dishes, I think I had fish, and a really good martini.  The setting is quiet and comfortable, the food was really good and I'd certainly go back if I had the chance to do so (toddler, tired, etc.)

[thetrain]

Maybe I am just reading the wrong websites, but it is funny to me that Unum seems to be "off the radar" for the most part - even though, judging by my one and only dinner there (last night), they seem to do good business.  Don't know if this is a matter of their not spending $ on publicists, or what.  (I realize they were on the Washingtonian 100, but otherwise there is little "buzz" on the "buzzy" sites as far as I can tell.  Contrast opentable reviews, which are numerous and positive - a different part of the online world, I guess.)

 

My guess is its a really small place and Georgetown is usually less 'buzzy' than other neighborhoods.  Bandolero received some buzz initially, but I feel like it gets less talk now than Graffiato.  Unum got some buzz at the beginning too.  I've been once and enjoyed my meal (gnocci and oysters three ways) and I appreciated the full/half serving options.  

[cjsadler]

As sheldman said, this place seems under the radar.  It was full, though, so a certain crowd seems to know about it.  From what I can remember, the decor didn't change much from when it was Mendocino.  It's a very small, cozy place.

 

Beets and goat cheese are certainly overdone, but the version here with pickled beets was fantastic (look at it!).   Having many of the entrees at half portions for half price allows you to set up a little tasting menu.  Forget restaurant week-- you can do three courses here for about $35 (it was only $30 for what I ordered).   The beets along with half portions of the hanger steak and the gnocchi (both good) were more than enough food for me.  Unum should be getting more attention.