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ICYMI: "Sushiko Ups Game with Kōbō, a Decadent 'Restaurant within a Restaurant'" by Laura Hayes on washingtoncitypaper.com [I can't figure out how to write a "long o" on my Chromebook. DR]

How is their food? I'd be semi scared to eat here haha.

Any updates on this place?

Any 'chatters' about this place?

I've kind of noticed a trend in Sietsema's reviews for a hot restaurant out of the gate. 3 stars with a " this is the best thing since sliced bread". Rose's got 3 stars when it first came out... and now it's been upgraded to four. I really think that there are politics at play in some of these reviews. If Convivial will eventually get four stars on say an upcoming dining guide, why not just award them out of the gate. And my two cents is that the restaurant is beautiful and full of ambiance. Surprised Sietsema did not have the same takeaway.

I'm wondering if this place is charging $$$ to get some Michelin eyes on it? I'm sure it'll be an memorable experience for all that go. You just have to be REALLY into eating to shell out $250 a person on a meal. And many will continue to do just that. Smell a win here.

Is Bethesda ready for a real trendy restaurant? File under 'about time'

God damn the last two pages of the thread are fascinating. Good luck to RJ!

I just came here to rave about my first experience at Rose's Luxury a few days ago. On a day with crappy weather I had a feeling the wait would not be crippling so I called up the restaurant to check in. They had room at the upstairs and downstairs bar, but unprompted they didn't mention a wait for a table. Went into Rose's in person about 15 minutes later (5:45 PM) and asked for a 6:30 time slot. They responded that they could try and get our party of two in at a table between 6:30-7:30. We sat down to eat at 6:45. I cannot stress how much I enjoyed the atmosphere of Rose's in general. From the New Yorker 'Shouts and Murmers' in the bathroom to the gorgeous upstairs bar- with views of the dining room, everything was so fine tuned. The cuisine completely succeeded in matching that. The meal started with bread and a great chive onion butter. The bread was hot which was a big plus. We put in some orders for the seasonal oysters, the famed pork and lychee salad, and the cacio e pepe ( which was featured on the menu that night). Out of the three I was most excited for the cacio e pepe, as I was eager to see how something simple could WOW. And it did. The dish was perfectly portioned and had beautiful flavors. The pork and lychee salad was very delicious as well. The red onions are the unsung hero if the dish in my opinion- adding a bitterness and a bite and some nice color to the dish as well. We were comped a goat confit dish- their play on rice and beans that definitely added to the other dishes we had very well. The seasonal oysters (with wasabi green apple and nasturtium) were very refreshing and well balanced. The kind of amuse you hope for. Our meal concluded with a coconut ice cream with toasted coconut chips and kiwi I believe. It goes without saying but Rose's does customer service and the dining experience right. I felt like the wait staff were on our team- not overselling just to boost the check, but guiding us through the courses with kindness and attention. Kudos to the staff at Rose's for such an inspired and memorable meal. Already looking forward to another visit.

This sounds to me to be very Rogue 24-esque except without the molecular gastronomy. Also the points about pricing you all brought up, I completely agree with: could see this to be 250 a person including drinks. For perspective's sake you can get a 2 or 3 Michelin Starred meal in San Francisco for that price. A high bar indeed. Wish Kwame the best of luck and look forward to seeing how things materialize.

Hi All, I'm a local to Bethesda and have been interested in food as long as I can remember. Love venturing into DC to eat and the restaurant scene here more than satisfies. There's so much exciting stuff happening in this city: we've got our own sassy food critic, trendy restaurants literally stacked upon each other, and most importantly really really amazing food ( From the Seafood Platter at Fiola Marie to bethesda's own Chicken on the Run). Can't wait to dish with all of y'all. And yes, that pun was very intended