nashman1975 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 All-- Need some help. I know of some great restaurants in DC in various areas, but not as good with the lively atmosphere kind of scene. Need some help for a friend: 1. Lively restaurant (hoppin vibe, noisy, trendy scene--things that are normally anathema to me) 2. Great food (or very good) 3. Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle/Mid-town (proximity to clubs/bars in those areas--walking) 4. No italian/asian (friend is celiac--no wheat gluten) 5. Damage for 2--$100 with booze, maybe appetizer and/or dessert All I could come up with was Lauriol Plaza (insert collective groans here--but I actually liked the food the one time I went there). Thanks in advance, Nashman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMc Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hank's Oyster Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in DC Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) Firefly? As best I can recall, it has no thumping soundtrack but it's pretty loud and hopping (not in an Adams-Morgan sort of way, though). Rice on 14th Street. It had a pretty happening bar scene last time I was there and had a trendy, hipster feel. For $100, you could drink a lot of booze. (oops...just saw your "no asian" requirement). Edited September 7, 2005 by DC in DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I know you said no Asian, but Regent Thai, on 18th a little north from from Lauriol Plaza, has trendy cocktails and a cool vibe. And your celiac friend can get rice noodles, or rice, or a broiled fish, or something. If you want another kind of noise, Mimi's American Bistro has singing waiters. Jael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The no-Asian thing is a little surprising, since Thai and Indian restaurants are just about the easiest places to get gluten-free dishes. As far as that goes, I'd suggest Indique, since it's got plenty of dosas/appams/etc that are both gluten-free and actually good. Japanese is generally a safe bet as well, as long as you stay away from the shoyu (most are brewed with wheat as well as soy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashman1975 Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 The no-Asian thing is a little surprising, since Thai and Indian restaurants are just about the easiest places to get gluten-free dishes. As far as that goes, I'd suggest Indique, since it's got plenty of dosas/appams/etc that are both gluten-free and actually good. Japanese is generally a safe bet as well, as long as you stay away from the shoyu (most are brewed with wheat as well as soy). I agree--he just doesn't like asian food; italian is the problem--sorry for the confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 1. Lively restaurant (hoppin vibe, noisy, trendy scene--things that are normally anathema to me)2. Great food (or very good) 3. Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle/Mid-town (proximity to clubs/bars in those areas--walking) 4. No italian/asian (friend is celiac--no wheat gluten) 5. Damage for 2--$100 with booze, maybe appetizer and/or dessert It's funny just how often I end up recommending Zaytinya to people in various situations. Even though I don't love the place, I end up sending people there all the time (and they always enjoy it, too). Cheers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Bistrot Du Coin Bistrot Du Coin Bistrot Du Coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey2025 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'm going to throw Mezze out there. It's been a while since I've been there (don't remember exactly what I had), but I have a generally good impression and it's definitely got the "lively" part down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 It's funny just how often I end up recommending Zaytinya to people in various situations. Even though I don't love the place, I end up sending people there all the time (and they always enjoy it, too).Cheers, Rocks. Can you send me once so that I may finally enjoy it? On my three visits I have been less than impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveDC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 It's funny just how often I end up recommending Zaytinya to people in various situations. Even though I don't love the place, I end up sending people there all the time (and they always enjoy it, too).Cheers, Rocks. Zaytinya is the answer — it's trendy, can be loud, great food, easy on the wallet. It's my go to for impressing cheap out of town friends. And you can walk to Indebleu, Fado, RFD, mega-club Home, oh yeah, Coyote Ugly if you're so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Coyote Ugly if you're so inclined. Now there is a place where we need our intrepid leader to visit and write a review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Perry's. Especially the roof. It's not just for sushi any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant shrimp Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 It's funny just how often I end up recommending Zaytinya to people in various situations. Even though I don't love the place, I end up sending people there all the time (and they always enjoy it, too).Cheers, Rocks. before i impress my guests from out of town, will someone please tell me how to pronounce htipiti, kilokithokefteses, midye and mavrofassola me loucaniko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 before i impress my guests from out of town, will someone please tell me how to pronounce htipiti, kilokithokefteses, midye and mavrofassola me loucaniko? Just like they're spelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveDC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 before i impress my guests from out of town, will someone please tell me how to pronounce htipiti, kilokithokefteses, midye and mavrofassola me loucaniko? Just grunt and point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dental_FlossTycoon Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Nora in Dupont Circle. Under $100 just don't get dessert. Organic, but not necessarily gluten free though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Nora in Dupont Circle. Under $100 just don't get dessert. Organic, but not necessarily gluten free though. Not very lively though, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The more I think about it the more I think Zaytinya is the right answer. If you want an industrial vibe, cocktails, and small food farther up in Adams Morgan, maybe Mantis would also be an option. Jael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in DC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The more I think about it the more I think Zaytinya is the right answer. If you want an industrial vibe, cocktails, and small food farther up in Adams Morgan, maybe Mantis would also be an option.Jael Not to take this thread OT, but how is Mantis? I've always thought about checking it out in theory (Asian tapas?), but never made the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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