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Thanks for all the input, I have a lot to consider in the next few days.  With so many choices to choose from, I have my work cut out for me and the dining guide has more information than I could ever hope to process. 

No one is pissed!  Just some goofing around going on.

You're not too far from Kinship which is a brand new (like 1 month old) place from a high powered chef who is actually in the kitchen nightly.  It hasn't been reviewed by the Washington Post or any of the other major publications yet, but when it is, it will sky rocket to the top of everyone's list.  Go now while you can, and impress your friends later!

You're also close to China Town which doesn't have many Chinese  restaurants anymore but has a lot of great "other stuff".  Not sure what you're looking for or where you're coming from, but there's a Mediterranean  type place called Zaytinya which features huge menu of small plates which are very unusual for damn near everywhere!

Thanks for the ideas, Kinship looks incredible and Zaytinya already has my mouth watering.  Pretty sure I'm gonna try to get into one of those places.

As soon as I saw "golf" in your username, I was in. I'm a relative newcomer to this site, but I can assure you it is the most comprehensive (and best) in the DC metro area.

It would be extremely helpful if you outline your likes/dislikes, number of people, willingness to travel, etc.

Cheers.

Thanks, I am going with a few others so our likes and dislikes area all over the place.  I seem to be the only one in my group who takes the time to find something better than the standard chain or hotel fare, and will sometimes end up by myself at these places.  Either way, I like most everything with Italian being a genetic favorite.  As far as traveling, I am more than willing to go a bit further if something looks promising.  This is my first trip to the area, so I am trying to squeeze some sight seeing in as well.

Sorry, I didn't mean to piss anyone off.  I posted last weekend and haven't been checking very often as my browsing times are limited.  I had initially posted because I thought it necessary and didn't expect any response.  But since you asked, we are staying at the JW on Pennsylvania.  We are looking for decent restaurants or bars in the area that we shouldn't miss and are not some large chain.  We aren't look to spend a fortune but will put out some extra cash if it is worthwhile.  Our mode of transportation will probably be on foot or UBER.

To answer a few questions

Coming from California (it's like 75 here right now, sorry)

Price     $ -$$$

Type    Any

Grub    Yes

Grubs   No

Thanks for offers to help.

Going to be visiting DC in a couple of weeks and looking forward to some local grub