Restaurant week in D.C.
Jul 4th, 2014, 07:26 AM
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<I just don't believe it is the best way to experience a place.
I agree but that doesn't mean that it's a subpar experience. >
Splitting hairs. Why would you "gauge your expectations" (your words), and why do you believe it isn't the best way to experience a restaurant? I suspect we're not really disagreeing here, is my point.
I agree but that doesn't mean that it's a subpar experience. >
Splitting hairs. Why would you "gauge your expectations" (your words), and why do you believe it isn't the best way to experience a restaurant? I suspect we're not really disagreeing here, is my point.
Jul 4th, 2014, 09:13 AM
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I wouldn't schedule a special occasion dinner at a place during RW. But would I drop $25 or $40 to try a new place or a place off my beaten path? Absolutely. And my expectations would be gauged accordingly.
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I understand that...for me, I want to experience a place, especially a new place or one that is off the beaten path, at their A game. For me, it's similar to going on on Valentine's Day or Mother's Day or NYE.
We have RW here in Richmond and it's a big hit.
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I understand that...for me, I want to experience a place, especially a new place or one that is off the beaten path, at their A game. For me, it's similar to going on on Valentine's Day or Mother's Day or NYE.
We have RW here in Richmond and it's a big hit.
Jul 9th, 2014, 05:39 PM
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Birdie's going up for another "rodeo" in DC but it won't be during restaurant week. I will consider the great recommendations y'all provided. Thanks for those! Is there a preferred Kimpton in DC proper?
Jul 10th, 2014, 04:02 AM
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Have fun at your rodeo!
My take on the DC Kimptons. All are close to metro stations, most are about a five minute walk. A few are under 10 minutes away.
Larger & grander Kimptons:
Monaco (Penn Qtr) - Ask for an exterior room, Poste is excellent
Palomar (Dupont Circle) - Urbanna is excellent
Smaller & more boutique-y Kimptons:
Topaz (Dupont Circle) quieter street, no restaurant but kitchen for room service, next door to Tabard Inn
Madera (Dupont Circle) - Firefly is quite good
Rouge (midpoint between Dupont & Logan Circles) huge rooms, no restaurant but kitchen for room service
George (Capitol Hill) - business end of Cap Hill, Bistro Bis is excellent
Helix (Logan Circle) - IMO a slightly wilder clientele, crazy bar scene, no restaurant but kitchen for room service
Donovan House (Logan Circle/Downtown) - larger hotel, sort of James Bond retro meets Zen, amazing rooftop view of city, Zenten is quite good
My take on the DC Kimptons. All are close to metro stations, most are about a five minute walk. A few are under 10 minutes away.
Larger & grander Kimptons:
Monaco (Penn Qtr) - Ask for an exterior room, Poste is excellent
Palomar (Dupont Circle) - Urbanna is excellent
Smaller & more boutique-y Kimptons:
Topaz (Dupont Circle) quieter street, no restaurant but kitchen for room service, next door to Tabard Inn
Madera (Dupont Circle) - Firefly is quite good
Rouge (midpoint between Dupont & Logan Circles) huge rooms, no restaurant but kitchen for room service
George (Capitol Hill) - business end of Cap Hill, Bistro Bis is excellent
Helix (Logan Circle) - IMO a slightly wilder clientele, crazy bar scene, no restaurant but kitchen for room service
Donovan House (Logan Circle/Downtown) - larger hotel, sort of James Bond retro meets Zen, amazing rooftop view of city, Zenten is quite good
