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bomnana Aug 20th, 2009 05:43 AM

What to do in Bethesda
 
Going to Bethesda for wedding. Any shows going on? Where is a good place for lunch, dinner? Will be there 27th, 28th and 29th of August.
Thanks

vjpblovesitaly Aug 20th, 2009 05:48 AM

There are tons of places in Bethesda. Along Woodmont Avenue/Bethesda Avenue and also Norfolk (I think), among other places. Why don't you do some googling?

I don't know what kind of shows you are thinking about.

yestravel Aug 20th, 2009 06:11 AM

As stated tons of restaurants -- what kind of price range and food? Would u metro it into DC or do u want to stay in Bethesda?
Bethesda does not have many if any shows. There are bars and some have music - what r u looking for?
Check out the Washington Post online. On Fridays they have a section called the Weekender and this weeks edition should also include things continuing thru next weekend.
Watch the weather -- its been brutual this week, hot and steamy. Hopefully by next weekend it will have cooled off.

bomnana Aug 20th, 2009 08:49 AM

We love seafood. Thought there was something up there called Round House Theater. We are staying at Hyatt on Wisconsin. Going into DC on Sat.

vjpblovesitaly Aug 20th, 2009 08:53 AM

So why didn't you just google it?
http://www.roundhousetheatre.org/

yestravel Aug 20th, 2009 09:15 AM

Right, forgot about that place -- I looked and it doesn't appear to be having anything while u are intown
http://www.roundhousetheatre.org/performances/. There are many theaters in DC if u want to see theater.

For seafood there is a McCormick and Schmidt not to far from u on Woodmont Ave. I like Black's Bar & Kitchen also on Woodmont and maybe a bit closer to the Hyatt.

Ever had or like Maryland blue hardshell crabs? If so or want to give them a try Bethesda CrabHouse is on Bethesda Ave. Its a very casual beer and crabs kind of place. They have crabcakes and shrimp and the likes.

I've never been but there is also a place called Steamers on Norfolk Ave. Great sushi and other Japanese food is at Raku also on Woodmont Ave down the street from McCormick & Schmidts.
Many of the restaurants in Bethesda offer seafood dishes also.
All of these restaruants are within 15 - 20 minutes(or less) walking distance of your hotel. There is also a free shuttle that goes all around Bethesda. The Hyatt should be able to give u info on its stops. Have fun!

GeorgeW Aug 20th, 2009 09:41 AM

Bethesda even has a Benihanas. Go big on the sake.

bardo1 Aug 20th, 2009 11:42 AM

For dinner: David Craig (no website - google for reviews
)

For Lunch: Grapeseed - http://www.grapeseedbistro.com/



Also Bethesda Crab House if that's your thing (it's mine!!)

marymarra Aug 20th, 2009 11:48 AM

David Craig has gone out of business, but Black's is great.

bomnana Aug 20th, 2009 01:27 PM

Thanks again. Can get reservation on open table at Black's.
Didn't google round house because I wasn't sure of the name. Did find it in going out guide.


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