Inexpensive Gourmet Dining

[Waitman]

So, a buddy of mine at the office is off to business school in Switzerland, and our copmpany of eight-to-ten wants to take him out. He's quite the foodie, and it would be nice to take him someplace excellent but which also respects the corporate bottom line. I've not been dining out much lately, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm should know of but don't. Think Tabard Inn -- although the Tabard has been immensly mediocre my last three visits -- or Cork, if Cork could seat ten people at 7PM. Proximity to Dupont Circle appreciated but not demanded. Oh, mid-priced but well-selected wine list a plus.

[Mrs. B]

So, a buddy of mine at the office is off to business school in Switzerland, and our copmpany of eight-to-ten wants to take him out. He's quite the foodie, and it would be nice to take him someplace excellent but which also respects the corporate bottom line. I've not been dining out much lately, so I'm wondering if there's something I'm should know of but don't. Think Tabard Inn -- although the Tabard has been immensly mediocre my last three visits -- or Cork, if Cork could seat ten people at 7PM. Proximity to Dupont Circle appreciated but not demanded. Oh, mid-priced but well-selected wine list a plus.

Blue Duck Tavern?

[youngfood]

Central, Dino or Cafe du Parc? Mio's wine list is full of inexpensive Spanish wines.

[Waitman]

Blue Duck Tavern?

Could be pushing the envelope, expense-wise (it appears that the sides are a la carte, for example). On the other hand, I understand they have a tolerant attitude towards casual attire.

[Sthitch]

My wife has had a couple of events similar in size and larger at New Heights and managed to keep the meals with-in the government per diem.