ktmoomau Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Ok, so Matt is going to be super busy this weekend because well this is a big weekend for George Washington and his home. So that gives me an opportunity to eat some meals at some places he might not want to go to, albeit I might be eating alone at the bar (and if you want to eat somewhere interesting and/or maybe expensive let me know). I have some single friends I could go out with Saturday night, but I am not sure they would be up for the budget and then it will be harder to get a seat at the bar. Saturday night and Monday: I don't really want to drive somewhere far out, so I am more thinking in DC or Alexandria or Arlington. I don't really want a fancy tasting menu for Valentine's Day, but I would be fine with a fancy tasting menu that is worth it on a normal day. I would also go to an interesting other option. And it needs to be somewhere that has a bar I can eat at because I don't really want to be at a table starring at other couples and I didn't make a reservation, so I won't get a table anyway. Sunday brunch: I will be at the Alamo Draft House eating bar food for an event Sunday afternoon/evening, but also have an opportunity for a really good brunch Sunday. Where should I go???? Where would you go?? Be creative. Matt doesn't love weird food or really spicy food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'll start by saying you should go to a restaurant that isn't making a big promotional hype out of their Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu - preferably to a restaurant that doesn't even *have* a Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I am not that into tasting menus anymore, so I can't steer you toward those places, but I dine solo at the bar a lot, so below are the bars I've been to and have fun ordering a few drinks and nibbles. I really like the bar at Iron Gate in Dupont area. I think it's just a great setting to dine in and enjoy a cocktail. If Jeff Faile is still there, then it's nice to have him whip something up cocktail-wise. I would also want to go to Pinea because I'm a fan of Chef Koslow. I'm sure the bar is beautiful there, since it's in the W hotel. I don't know if they have prix-fixe or not. Hank's on Capitol Hill, if Gina's there. The bar is well-lighted, decor simple, and has a fun atmosphere. In Arlington, I think Copperwood Tavern in Shirlington has a nice bar. The one time I went there, the chef was a little heavy-handed in the salt, but otherwise fine. Nice vibe there too. I don't know where to go to brunch these days, so cannot help in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ^I second the bar at Iron Gate! Also, the bar at Corduroy is a really nice, intimate venue and you can have their incredible $30 bar deal (3 courses, all from the regular menu) for $30 (you might want to check if they're offering the deal on Valentine's Day). I haven't been in a long time, but the bar at Fiola used to be a favorite place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 On Monday, what about Green Pig Bistro? I remember that they're open on Mondays when a lot of other places are closed, to take advantage of Monday holiday diners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Valentine's Day? I haven't even picked up any chocolates or gifts for my kids (& too late to mail anything to my husband, who will be enjoying a long weekend sampling Belgian beers w/ a friend in Brussels). Maybe you could fit in 1 meal w/ your husband at MV, lunch- Sat or brunch- Sunday, they are going to get slammed this weekend, but the food is usually pretty good. & I'm not really current on bar dining, but Southside 815 in Old Town has always been good, & if you want to try somewhere spicy & adventurous, somewhere for lunch in Annandale maybe, Le Bledo,To Sok Jip, or Thai Ghang Waan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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