One dinner in DC this Tuesday

[Keithstg]

So, if your vacation was interrupted by work and you had to fly back to DC for two days, and had this Tuesday night (7/12) free for dinner, and price was not a consideration, where would you head for dinner for one?

[Ericandblueboy]

Had a great dinner just this past weekend at Rooster and Owl.  We had 2 from each course but the best of each course is:

SALMON CRUDO  coconut dashi | citrus | charred scallion oil (gf)

KING TRUMPET NOODLES zha jiang sauce | daikon | cucumber (gf)

LAMB RIBS pomegranate | peanuts | Green Goddess (gf)

The dishes were seasoned and executed perfectly.  Not gimmicky but very interesting flavor combinations.

Or go to Shoto and let me know if it's all that.  

[Rovers2000]

I would second Rooster and Owl - I've eaten there twice and both times have been exemplary.  

Shoto happens to be under my office, so I've been there - the quality is excellent as is the service.  But I struggle to match the price point with the food.  It also is a little heavy on the "scene" for me in terms of its atmosphere.

I've also enjoyed sitting at the bar solo and dining at Centrolina.  I've found their wine list to be interesting and their menu constantly changing with the season.