erikv

Having been way behind the eight ball, and only been to RTS once (tonight will be #2, so excited) I have only had the Hanger steak....and loved it! That said, I think I'd like to branch out and experiment a bit more with the delicious offerings. I was thinking of going with a diablo steak tonight, is there any cut in particular that the diablo spicing works particularly well with? Any sauce recommendations? Thanks

After hearing so much about Ray's for so long I finally made my way there a couple nights ago. I arrived shortly after 6pm and was able to be seated with my girlfriend fairly promptly. Michael was very upfront and pleasant about needing the table back in one hour, and as a fairly reasonable person, I had no problems with that and obliged. I can only describe the food as almost criminally indulgant..I saved some of the flavorful hanger steak to bring home with me (along with a slice of key lime pie)so I would be able to prolong the very worthwhile experience. I have since been kicking myself for only just going to Ray's since I live less that a mile away. I definately plan on trying to get back a couple more times before the closing date, and will keep my fingers crossed that everything works out for the best. I know that Ray's built its well deserved reputation as being unique, but are there any other similar independent steakhouses in the area that are worth going to?

It's located in the Friendship Hieghts area next door to a cigar store and a scuba diving shop, and yes, they still serve a great brunch. If you're ever nearby I would highly suggest it. Thanks for welcoming me, glad to be finally registered here after lurking through the posts for a while!

I have frequented Matisse nearly a dozen times over the past 2 years or so and have had a great experience each time. Granted the service is sometimes better than others, but I have found that the great quality of the food has been amazingly consistant. Additionally, Fritz has on more than one occasion been gracious enough to provide an apertif on the house without any reason to do so, and has proven to be one of the best GMs in town. I don't really understand why Matisse doesn't get more praise, but at the same time I have been enjoying having it all to myself. Any other Matisse fans out there?