flygirl Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 The title says it. I'm not looking for fancy dress-up places (well, maybe one, but only one), just darn good food. The max we'd dress up would be smart casual. Especially since this will be July and too hot. They don't have to be unique cuisines of DC but having a handful of such would be nice. Thanks for any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty L. Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Well, FWIW, these are the places I *do* take out-of-town friends (most frequent five on top): Little Serow 2 Amys Seki Thip Khao Jaleo Maketto Bar Pilar Daikaya Ramen Rose's (time constraints permitting) Eden Center Peter Cheng's will probably make this list, too--as should Sichuan Jin River And you don't need to worry about what you're wearing at a single one of them. The title says it. I'm not looking for fancy dress-up places (well, maybe one, but only one), just darn good food. The max we'd dress up would be smart casual. Especially since this will be July and too hot. They don't have to be unique cuisines of DC but having a handful of such would be nice. Thanks for any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Well Marty L. took two of my suggestions: Seki and Bar Pilar. I would add: Montmartre (for your smart casual place). Ripple (for your other smart casual place). Zenebech Injera (for your come as you are store front experience). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Red Hen Quarterdeck (since its July, outside with over priced crabs and pitchers of beer) Woodward Table Osteria Morini Pupatella Southern Efficiency Rappahannock Oyster Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Agree with Rose's, Seki, Zenebech Injera, Daikaya Ramen, and Red Hen. I'd throw in: Maketto Ocopa Estadio Le Diplomate (depending on where your friend is coming from...If they are coming from a big city, I'd skip it, otherwise it will likely impress.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Compass Rose Crane and Turtle Ghibellina Casa Luca Sushi Capitol (if friends are not West Coast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 While I would second Red Hen, Rose's, Montmartre, and Jaleo, here are some alternatives: Granville Moore's Soi 38 Central Oyamel Mintwood Place Bonus: Seventh Hill Pizza (at least for sandwiches) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedm Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Plenty of great ideas already, and it certainly depends on what your guests are likely to enjoy. Rasika or Rasika West End Fiola or Fiola Mare Old Ebbitt Grill (Don't hate me--it can be a great spot depending upon your needs) Hill Country Barbecue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 While I would second Red Hen, Rose's, Montmartre, and Jaleo, here are some alternatives: Granville Moore's Soi 38 Central Oyamel Mintwood Place Bonus: Seventh Hill Pizza (at least for sandwiches) Granville Moore's was the 1st place I was brought to eat at in DC. I second that rec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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