Pre-Concert Dinner in the Verizon Center Area

[hm212]

Going to a concert at Verizon Center next week and can't decide between Graffiato or Tosca Pre Theatre Menu - I haven't been to Tosca in years, but used to love it. Enjoyed Graffiato a few months ago, but will probably be crowded on an event night - early reservations still available for that night.

Was going to do Proof but no reservations available early.

Updated comments are appreciated.

[Mark Dedrick]

Extremely different atmospheres, as you know. I wasn't thrilled with Tosca the last couple of times I went, and I find the ambiance a little bit stuffy. So if I were going pre-concert I'd grab those early reservations at Graffiato.

[weezy]

Went to the Caps game (unexpectedly) last night and grabbed dinner at the venue.  Went to the Oyamel Cocina Mexicana pop-up there and got the Torta Cochinita, and glad I did. A very tasty sandwich and left me wanting the recipe for the marinade used for the pork.   If you're eating at the arena, this is a nice sandwich to try.

Jan 31, 2017 - "José Andrés' Oyamel Cocina Mexicana Launches Pop-Up at Verizon Center" by Kyle Osborne on entertainmentordie.com

[DonRocks]

Here are a couple threads that may be of use (albeit a bit tardy):

Dining in Penn Quarter

Dining in Chinatown