Hi, new to this bored, but maybe have run into folks on some of the other boreds.
I've heard talk that Obelisk had a rough period, maybe this was 2004/2005, but I never experienced it.
It has consistently been my favorite restaurant in DC if not the country. I've been going for 15 years now, without a real disappointment.
Someone above said that Tina is one of the unsung heroes of the DC scene, and while I don't live in DC, I am certainly a huge fan.
On Saturday October 4, my companion and I had a wonderful meal there.
I love the wine list, a special section for "Whites made like reds" is especially nice. So many DC lists are really out of date.
I commented to Tina that it looks like they took some seats out, and they did. It looks to be under 30 these days and the Prix Fixe is up to $75, but if you look at what that gets you in NY, London, or Paris, it seems like money well spent.
My favorite thing about the restaurant is how unpretentious it is. There isn't anything fussy about it. The food is pure, well chose, and expertly cooked. I had the best venison I've had in years. I've sometimes had meals there where I could close my eyes and feel like I'm in the Piedmont.
So, the long and short of it is that I'd keep Obelisk on your "must dine" list for DC, I certainly do.
