More Restaurant Adventures
Even more new restaurants that I have tried recently...[see the original post about restaurant adventures]
Souk
www.souk-dc.com
I need to give this place a second chance. It wasn't so great when I was there, but that was right after it opened and I have heard good reports since then. I think it's the kind of place where you should have a lot of people and order everything on the menu. They have lots of delicious sounding appetizers and such. Plus, it's right by my house.
*Update. I did go back to Souk, and was more satisfied the second time. We got various small plates, and they were better than the wraps I've had before. They are also adding a bar and a back dining room, and have done much to improve the ambiance since my first visit.
Bugsy's Pizza
http://www.bugsyspizza.com/bugsysrestaurant.htm
Not much to write home about. But they had decent pizza and it's a convenient location in Old Town. They have a buffet at lunchtime, which could be good. I'm sure it's a fun neighborhood place...but I don't live in the neighborhood.
Georgia Brown's
http://www.gbrowns.com/
Oh. My. Goodness. Totally delish. Not a cheap price, but definitely worth it. Everything was great, from the service to the atmosphere to the food. I had the fried catfish, which came with a great tomato sauce, green beans, and really great grits. I also had the Deviled Egg and Fried Green Tomato appetizers. Both were fabulous.
Szechuan Pavilion
http://sites.google.com/site/sichuanpavilion/
Very highly recommended Chinese restaurant. It's not perfect, but it's the best I've found around here--and it's just a few blocks from my office! They also humor me when I order in Chinese, which makes me smile! Their slogan is "the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in the USA." Not sure if that's quite true, but you should give it a try. Come with my and I'll order the authentic stuff!!
RFD (Regional Food and Drink)
http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html
Ventured out with some friends in the middle of the blizzard madness, and had some fun at RFD, which is owned by the same folks as Brickskeller. Decent food for a bar-like place, so not a bad place to hang out for an evening.
Capitol City Brewery
http://www.capcitybrew.com/
This wasn't so much a new restaurant. I had eaten at the one by Union Station before, but it was my first time at the downtown one. I remembered not liking it, but that was not the experience I had this time. Yummy sweet potato fries, a delicious steak salad, and pretzels!! Definitely not a bad place to go if you want some good old American food.
Matchbox
http://www.matchboxdc.com/
Good pizza. Not sure it's totally great pizza, though. No complaints, but wouldn't want to wait around forever to get in, as you often have to. The shrimp and grits were delicious (but random).
Taylor Gourmet
http://www.taylorgourmet.com/
I don't recommend their salads (arugula and barely anything else), but the sandwiches are good. And the risotto balls and toasted ravioli are really good (and really bad for you, I'm sure).
Nando's Peri Peri
http://www.nandosperiperi.com
I am not the biggest chicken-on-a-bone fan, but theirs is quite good--moist, tender, and lots of sauces to choose from. Their mashed potatoes were quite good too. Chicken and mashed potatoes definitely hit the spot. I've heard their sangria is good, and that they have good happy hour specials. Guess I'll have to go back!
Sticky Rice
http://www.stickyricedc.com/
You can't really go wrong with sushi and tater tots. But go early on a weeknight to avoid the obnoxious hipster crowd. Haha.
Levante's
http://www.levantes.com/
They have a nice outdoor patio right by the Dupont Metro, which is why I chose them for a nice springtime dinner. The food was not bad, but it wasn't great either. I'd give it a second chance, and I hear they have good happy hour specials in the bar area.
Founding Farmers
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
I'm typically skeptical about things everyone raves about. The green/local food aspect of Founding Farmers was great, but the food is pricey, and not super-special. The lemonades are quite good, though! I'll give it a second try for brunch, but I'm not sure it deserves all the attention it has gotten.
Stoney's
http://www.stoneysdc.com/
They're known for their grill cheese, and it was not bad with tomato, bacon, etc. Great bar to hang out in, if you live in the area (unfortunately, I don't).
Urban Thai
http://www.urbanthairestaurant.com/
I don't often find myself in Crystal City, but if I ever do again, I'd definitely go back to this Thai place! The food was great, although service was not. It was relatively authentic, and had nice decor, but strange music.
SanPhan Thai
http://www.sanphanrestaurant.com/
Hmmm. Not the best place I've tried. Thai places are springing up all over the place. My friend saw roaches in the hallway/bathroom, so I think I'd check out another place.
Liberty Tree
http://www.libertytreedc.com
By far the nicest restaurant on H street, Liberty Tree did not disappoint. Get the Clam Casino pizza. Skip the pigs in a blanket. That's my recommendation. This is a great addition to the neighborhood, since it's an actual nice place to eat, and not just a bar that serves food.
Tortilla Cafe
http://tortillacafe.com/
This was an unexpected find! A hole in the wall/delicious/authentic Mexican and Salvadorean place right by my church. This will likely become a favorite!
Curbside Cupcakes
http://www.curbsidecupcakes.com
Their cupcakes are anything but dry. A bit small for $3, though. And sometimes hard to track Pinky (their mobile truck) down!
Looking forward to trying soon: Ping Pong Dim Sum, Vapiano, Asia Nine, Park Cafe, Argonaut, Zaytinya, Biergarten Haus, Granville Moore's, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Cafe Berlin, Ethiopic, Taqueria Nactional, Great Wall Szechuan, Capitol City Diner, and Georgetown Cupcake (cliche, I know, but I want to find out what all the fuss and that long long line are about). Several of those places are new establishments in my neighborhood. Awesome!
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