Sababa (Israeli). Tried for brunch. Michelin guide selection. Good food in upscale interior. About what I expected. Nothing memorable / not as good as Bavel and Saffy’s.
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Lutèce. Small French bistro. Michelin guide selection. Good wine list, good bar items. Good food with occasionally impressive execution.
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Thanks for the review. Will be in DC next month so any food suggestions will be welcome.
Blue Duck Tavern. I’ve been here countless times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When it opened, it was considered a top DC restaurant. Like most restaurants, it has lost its buzz over the years (and a Michelin star to boot). But the food strikes me as about the same as always. Simple, comforting. Like Dunsmoor with more restraint. A good reason to choose the Park Hyatt to stay in this area. They really nailed it with the lounge, which serves the full menu for dinner.
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not close to where you are, but i would describe pearl oyster palace and le diplomate similarly
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Thanks. Will check out if time permits, but time is not very permissive right now.
Golden Age. This bar / restaurant in Dupont Circle (an Eater late night selection) serves late night cocktails and food that are much better than you would expect (until 1 - 3 a.m.). The atmosphere is surprisingly mature. Earlier than 11 p.m., I would go somewhere else.
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not necessarily worth especially seeking out, but they have the consistency of a place thats been open a decade-plus
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Ris. Another place I’ve been many times. Completely forgettable yet completely fine. I wouldn’t recommend Ris for casual visitors to DC. I’ve spent many sad, cold months of my life here in DC, comforted by restaurants, like Ris, that generally have a higher quality floor than restaurants in LA (Ris is in the Michelin guide) and a quieter customer base.
I also must add, unrelated to Ris, and cliched as it may be: Lagavulin 16 is a hell of a drink.
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Bombay Street Food #3.
The name of the restaurant makes this seem like a shitpost, but:
- It’s open at 11:30 p.m.
- It delivers.
- It is better than any Indian restaurant I’ve tried in LA, including Artesia.
I’ve always been of an opinion that east coast Indian is better than west coast Indian. This restaurant makes that opinion seem like saying the earth is round or the sky is blue. Damn, it’s so good.
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Rasika West End. Pretty good, but not as good as I remember. Better than LA Indian. Not as good as Bombay Street Food #3. Too salty.
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have you ever made it out to ravi kabob on glebe in arlington? i dream about their bone-in chicken tikka (no rice, double chole, please) and naan. haven’t found anything remotely close in southern california.
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Nope. Will try one day. Not this trip.
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Imperfecto (Latin American). One Michelin star. Borderline for me, though it’s the best restaurant I’ve been to in this area. 80% empty, maybe because of the weather, but perhaps also because the food is challenging in a way. Got the tasting menu, highlights below. Excellent service, very good wine list. Would go back for sure.
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Enjoy the rest of your journey
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Per your suggestion I ordered delivery from Ravi Kabob Arlington. It was great! The bone-in chicken was delicious and moist—better than the boneless chicken, which was dry. Rice was better than average. My favorite item was the chole, which may be the best I’ve ever had out of countless versions.
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I fantasize about their chole! The bread’s nothing to sneeze at, either. Glad you enjoyed!
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Bobby Van’s Steakhouse. Lackluster. What the hell am I doing here? I don’t belong here.
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