Liam LaCivita Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Bethesda restaurant week begins also in January.....I believe 23-29.....so we basically have 2 weeks of inexpensive dining in dc and the burbs....though im not sure which restaurants other than ours is participating....I do know alot more than its first one in July... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 im not sure which restaurants other than ours is participating....I do know alot more than its first one in July... It would be helpful for potential diners (& supportive of participating restaurants) if the BCC Chamber updated their website -- even with just a "save the date" blurb.http://www.bccchamber.org/restaurants/restaurantweek.shtml As of right now the site still has July info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffAlex Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 ....though im not sure which restaurants other than ours is participating.... Yeah, the last one was very poorly marketed. I work in Bethesda and keep up with all the local events, and didn't hear about it until it was over. Maybe they should try to get the Bethesda Urban Partnership involved as well. BTW, I went to your restaurant for the first time last month with some clients, and had a very good lunch. Great place! JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam LaCivita Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Yeah, the last one was very poorly marketed. I work in Bethesda and keep up with all the local events, and didn't hear about it until it was over. Maybe they should try to get the Bethesda Urban Partnership involved as well.BTW, I went to your restaurant for the first time last month with some clients, and had a very good lunch. Great place! JA Cheers!! glad you enjoyed it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 It would be helpful for potential diners (& supportive of participating restaurants) if the BCC Chamber updated their website -- even with just a "save the date" blurb.http://www.bccchamber.org/restaurants/restaurantweek.shtml As of right now the site still has July info... The page has now been updated with January 2006 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudhir Seth Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I just signed up for the RW in Jan 23-29. Last time was a partial success- poor marketing inspite of BCC and Washington Post involvement but well received by the few patrons nevertheless. Am told that this more places are joining so we might get better coverage. Though you are right BCC should mark their calendars for 'save the date'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I just signed up for the RW in Jan 23-29. Last time was a partial success- poor marketing inspite of BCC and Washington Post involvement but well received by the few patrons nevertheless.Am told that this more places are joining so we might get better coverage. Though you are right BCC should mark their calendars for 'save the date'. And what would your place be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudhir Seth Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I have a small Indian restaurant in Bethesda, PASSAGE TO INDIA at 4931 Cordell Ave. where we try to bring in the cuisines from different regions of India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have a small Indian restaurant in Bethesda, PASSAGE TO INDIA at 4931 Cordell Ave. where we try to bring in the cuisines from different regions of India. I have a question for you, foodjunkie (is this Chef Seth?) I have been to your restaurant several times, and enjoyed it greatly. But I doubt that my total for an appetizer, entree and dessert actually got to $30. If I remember correctly, your "special dinners" which were 3 courses were under $25. What kind of special menu are you going to do for RW? Kind of a larger question for others to chime in on as well. I think 75% of the places on the BCC RW list I wouldn't normally have to spend $30 for a 3-course meal there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have a small Indian restaurant in Bethesda, PASSAGE TO INDIA at 4931 Cordell Ave. where we try to bring in the cuisines from different regions of India. Ah yes. I remember the street food dinner that Monica organized at your place well. I don't think that I have ever eaten so much or so well. I had to loosen my belt when I got in the car to drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudhir Seth Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have a question for you, foodjunkie (is this Chef Seth?) I have been to your restaurant several times, and enjoyed it greatly. But I doubt that my total for an appetizer, entree and dessert actually got to $30. If I remember correctly, your "special dinners" which were 3 courses were under $25. What kind of special menu are you going to do for RW?Kind of a larger question for others to chime in on as well. I think 75% of the places on the BCC RW list I wouldn't normally have to spend $30 for a 3-course meal there. The RW menu at my place would work out to $26 working on average pricing for Appetizer, Entree and Dessert. In addition to the three courses we are serving freshly baked NAAN, our extremely popular MAH KI DAL(black lentils) and RAITA. Of course, some guests who are vegetarians, might feel that they are being charged more since vegetarian entrees are less expensive. The restaurants have to strike a balance on a difficult high beam act - trying not to seemingly charge exorbitantly for expensive seafood and at the same time have some semblance of sanity on the pricing structure of the menu as a whole. Restaurant week is an opportunity for a restaurant to be able to offer more for less only if the response is good since there is an additional marketing cost involved. Hope this answers your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I work in downtown Bethesda & didn't know about this until I visited this thread. Even called Tragara to confirm their participation [was on the BCC webpage] & they didn't know about it [the GM was off yesterday & hadn't told the other Mgrs. yet]. Still some room for marketing these. Don't see Grapeseed or Persimmon on the list, sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudhir Seth Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Here is the link to the BCC website for a list of restaurants participating http://www.bccchamber.org/restaurants/restaurantweek.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffAlex Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I work in downtown Bethesda & didn't know about this until I visited this thread. Even called Tragara to confirm their participation [was on the BCC webpage] & they didn't know about it [the GM was off yesterday & hadn't told the other Mgrs. yet]. Still some room for marketing these. Don't see Grapeseed or Persimmon on the list, sigh. Updated to note that Grapeseed IS on the list--it's just not a BCC Chamber of Commerce member. The full list can be found at: BCC Restaurant Week Ad And you can also see a really cool geographic mapping tool showing the restaurants at: DowntownBethesda.com JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Updated to note that Grapeseed IS on the list--it's just not a BCC Chamber of Commerce member.The full list can be found at: BCC Restaurant Week Ad And you can also see a really cool geographic mapping tool showing the restaurants at: DowntownBethesda.com JA Sweet, I'm so having dinner there. Thanks JeffAlex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demvtr Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I have reservations for Grapeseed on 1/23/06 and David Craig Bethesda on 1/26/06. Has anyone heard anything about, or dined at, David Craig Bethesda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I have reservations for Grapeseed on 1/23/06 and David Craig Bethesda on 1/26/06. Has anyone heard anything about, or dined at, David Craig Bethesda? Setup a reservation for 8 at Grapeseed yesterday afternoon for 1/26 [went to the place & had a real nice conversation w/ the GM Tom]. Tom used to work at Black's [when David was the head Chef there]. I asked Tom for his opinion of the place [since DC Bethesda is only 2 months old & David's reasonably still getting things situated "just right"]. He gave an excellent opinion of his very recent dining experience there [food & service]. With David's background [worked at Black's, Tabard Inn, & Pesce], I consider him a "heavyweight" in the region. I'm very looking forward to eating there that week, before he gets reviewed. Also setup a reservation for La Miche on 1/24. Still coordinating a date for DC Bethesda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I just booked Tuesday that week for Grapeseed, and Friday for Centro. With my 3 trips to DC this week, that means February will be reserved for brown rice and daily trips to the gym... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I just booked Tuesday that week for Grapeseed, and Friday for Centro. With my 3 trips to DC this week, that means February will be reserved for brown rice and daily trips to the gym... Lol. I've just finished my 4th dinner for DC RW. Now 2-3 more for Bethesda RW & I'm committed to getting back to the gym regularly this week & eating well for the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 You gotta love a resturant that has LLC after it's name, such as the New Orleans Bistro, LLC on Cordell Avenue. The only Barfesda place I wanna try now is Passage to India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgolightly Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Has there been a topic posted to discuss? if so, i couldn't find it and apologize, but if not, here we go!!! I'd love some recommendations. being a DCer, I have to admit I am rarely in this area and am totally new to the dining experience. i was thinking Grapeseed but not sure if I should change to Rock Creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 At the risk of raising the ire of David Hagedorn, what's the word on David Craig. I'll be there for Bethesda Restaurant Week. Is there a standout or "must have" dish? Any other restaurant suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 At the risk of raising the ire of David Hagedorn, what's the word on David Craig. I'll be there for Bethesda Restaurant Week. Is there a standout or "must have" dish? Any other restaurant suggestions?I ate at David Craig about a month ago and enjoyed everything except the actual wine glasses. Jason on DC Foodies didn't have any specifics on their RW menu. There also isn't any info on their website. No doubt it'll be a good deal because three courses (we had half orders of pasta for mains) and a glass of wine each for two people ran us about $100 (pre tax/tip).Please report back, I hope to go later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustreetguy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 At the risk of raising the ire of David Hagedorn, what's the word on David Craig. I'll be there for Bethesda Restaurant Week. Is there a standout or "must have" dish? Any other restaurant suggestions?Their current menu can be found here. I haven't had anything from this menu, but in the past I've enjoyed their mushroom carpaccio and their duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 The following postings have been split off into separate threads: Rock Creek (Demvtr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Time for the winter 07 Bethesda Restaurant Week, Jan 22-28. Very little publicity again, so you can still grab a table at David Craig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Today's challenge -- figure out how many of those restaurants participating would normally cost more than their restaurant week deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Od Anglers `In`!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Today's challenge -- figure out how many of those restaurants participating would normally cost more than their restaurant week deals. There's some element of that, though the BCC restaurant week is not constrained by the $20 Lunch / $30 Dinner rule. There is no bottom end on the price they set, and they can go to $35. David Craig is doing a $35 dinner, but some of the places are doing a prix fixe as low as $10. I think the tougher part is finding which restaurants are worth visiting at ANY price. Centro and Cesco are worth a visit. Grapeseed is nice. I've had good meals at Jean-Michel, La Ferme, and La Miche. Passage to India and Rock Creek are also on the list, and I keep meaning to get to Tavira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornoncob Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Today's challenge -- figure out how many of those restaurants participating would normally cost more than their restaurant week deals. I would go for the following in no particular order-just depends on the weather and mood Passage to India Grapeseed La Miche David Craigs As to whether the deal is good or not, I remember there was some discussion last RW Bethesda and a couple of restaurants had responded that it was the total package that was being offered which is not normally done when ordering from the A La Carte menu. I had more hits than misses which is at par with regular dining. Overall RW has not remained thatbig a deal as it was in DC couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 and I keep meaning to get to Tavira. I've tried Tavira several times because our daughter lives in Lisbon. We travel there several times a year and eat out a lot and love the food in Portugal. Tavira has always been a disappointment, but maybe it's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I've tried Tavira several times because our daughter lives in Lisbon. We travel there several times a year and eat out a lot and love the food in Portugal. Tavira has always been a disappointment, but maybe it's just me. It's a disappointment compared to Portugal, or compared to other local restaurants in general? I'm sure it's not as good as dining in Lisbon, but it's the only game in town - is it worth going to try Portuguese food, or do you still say avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 We enjoyed Jaleo in Bethesda for DC Restaurant Week: http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=65802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 It's a disappointment compared to Portugal, or compared to other local restaurants in general? I'm sure it's not as good as dining in Lisbon, but it's the only game in town - is it worth going to try Portuguese food, or do you still say avoid? Not only compared to Portugal. I'd avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 We enjoyed Jaleo in Bethesda for DC Restaurant Week:http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=65802 BCC Restaurant Week at Jaleo is only $25 for dinner. Wonder if it's the same menu at $5 off?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 BCC Restaurant Week at Jaleo is only $25 for dinner. Wonder if it's the same menu at $5 off?!? If so, it's an even better deal this time. I'd call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornoncob Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 If so, it's an even better deal this time. I'd call and ask. Had dinner there during the first winter spell in Oct'06 with SO and there was just another couple sitting besides us. Service was erratic from non-existent at times to cloyingly sweet. Took some time for the Maitre D/Manager to understand that we are there for a leisurely evening and thereafter things were smooth. The apps (remember one atleast - some kind of pan fried fish which was dry) were OK but they have a good Seafood dish in saffron broth which was good for a cold night. Would I go again Uhhhh maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 ... is it worth going to try Portuguese food, or do you still say avoid? I haven't been in a long time, but that's just as well...the company of my dinner companions was good, but the food was about as interesting and memorable as Buca di Beppo. Not much of a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I may be giving away my age here, but what the hell; La Miche was THE go-to place in Bethesda. Unlike many of the other French restaurants in DC, I was never disappointed. The food was always good and those souffles you had to order when you first ordered the rest of your meal. . . Haven't eaten there in years. Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I may be giving away my age here, but what the hell; La Miche was THE go-to place in Bethesda. Unlike many of the other French restaurants in DC, I was never disappointed. The food was always good and those souffles you had to order when you first ordered the rest of your meal. . . Haven't eaten there in years. Anybody? They probably haven't changed the menu since you last went. It's predictably good, not great, but we go occasionally. I think Jean-Michel in north Bethesda is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Talked with Persimmon today, looks they're "unofficially in" for honoring RW pricing [$35]. [the BCC website doesn't list them] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Tavira has always been a disappointment, but maybe it's just me. It isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It's a disappointment compared to Portugal, or compared to other local restaurants in general? I'm sure it's not as good as dining in Lisbon, but it's the only game in town - is it worth going to try Portuguese food, or do you still say avoid?In another thread I characterized Tavira as "stuffy, bland, and weirdly generic", which I think sums it up. The food has no character to speak of, Portuguese or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinod Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Folks, at Indique Heights in Chevy Chase, we are having our regular Menu and the chevy chase Bethesda restaurant week menu. Menu is posted on our website. Lunch - three course for $12.00 and three course for dinner $30.00. http://www.indiqueheights.com Bon Apetit! Cheers! Vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Somebody needs to learn French. Unless this ad means the dishes aren't made to order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Figure on finally trying Persimmon for Bethesda Restaurant Week [starts today folks!]. Are they participating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakegwinn Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have a reservation for 2 at David Craig tomorrow night at 8:15 I can't use. Anyone want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heineman Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Bethesda's Winter Restaurant Week will be January 24th through 30th. 3 courses 30 bucks, you know the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffAlex Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Bethesda's Winter Restaurant Week will be January 24th through 30th. 3 courses 30 bucks, you know the deal Any news on restaurants that are extending the deal past the 30th? I know that Grapeseed will offer their BCC RW menu through Saturday the 5th. JeffAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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