Comments on: DC Bleg, Affeldt, and Gregg

By: Loweeel

Loweeel — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:48:09 +0000

JC — right by the Verizon center is RFD, one of the better beer bars in DC. It’s the younger sibling of the famous Brickskellar, by Dupont Circle.

If you’re a burger aficionado, it’s worth the trip to Virginia to hit up Ray’s Hell-Burger, between Courthouse and Rosslyn on the Orange Line (Rosslyn is also served by the blue). Just google it — the burgers are fantastic (though the cooking doneness is sometimes a bit uneven), and the quality of the meat is unparalleled for the $7 base, 10oz prime burger. Most toppings aside from cheese, which can range from $1 to $5 supergourmet cheese are free — aside from foie gras and white truffle oil, which are also available. It’s a few doors down from the best value steak meal (sides free, reasonable wine list) in the DC area — Ray’s The Steaks, with the same ownership. Neither takes reservations or has its own website (though The Steaks takes in-person reservations starting at 4pm each day).

For Brunch, I am again a big fan of Virginia. Harry’s Tap Room in Clarendon (orange line) has an amazing, reasonably-priced brunch as well. There are probably more good substitutes in DC for Harrys than there are for Ray’s.

But for more professional guides, check out seriouseats.com, dcfoodies.com, and a hamburger today (aht.seriouseats.com).

Don’t even try pizza or bagels — it’s all crap here.

By: Millsy

Millsy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:27:15 +0000

I’m told Clyde’s is a very nice place with some good food. Though I’m from the DC area, I haven’t tried it. There’s always places you can find just walking around Georgetown if you get down that way, but Clydes is right by the Verizon Center.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:53:48 +0000

At least one Greek family had a restaurant in DC. Family name, Coroneos. My father was in WW II with “Tassi” and the next generation had taken over the restaurant in the 70′s. Plus, I went to law school with a guy from DC who was half Greek, so there must be a few around.

By: JR

JR — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:28:16 +0000

Matchbox, though not traditional NY pizza, is still great pizza.

By: JR

JR — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:27:04 +0000

Gotta go to Central, 10 & Penn, and Matchbox, 7 & H. If you’re looking for Thai, try Rice, 14th & R (green line metro to U St). Skip Clyde’s in Chinatown. For drinking – Dan’s Cafe on 18th in Adams Morgan (bring cash and an appetite for destruction) or Stetson’s, 16th & U.

As far as I’m aware, DC has no Greeks and therefore no good diner breakfasts, and the federal employees don’t get up early enough for breakfast anyway.

By: Matthew Knight

Matthew Knight — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:12:47 +0000

If you’re looking for something different there is a great Burmese restaurant in Silver Spring called Mandalay (http://www.mandalayrestaurantcafe.com/), just a couple block walk from the metro station. Full disclosure: I used to work there, but only because I went so much I got to know the owners and so I started working when they needed more wait staff.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:58:36 +0000

In order for dinner I would say:
1. Rasika
2. Jaleo
3. Zatinya

There is no such thing as good pizza in DC. Forgive those who recommend it. They know not what they do.

By: Matt C.

Matt C. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:30:48 +0000

Ah-Southern Economic Association meeting eh?

Here are a few:
Old Ebbitt Grill-15th St
Georgia Brown’s (Southern/Lousiana Style)-15th St.
Chop House on 7th St.
Ella’s (Pizza Place), McCormick and Schmicks (Seafood), Gordon Biersch (Brewery/Restaurant), near The International Spy Museum.
Matchbox (Pizza)-7th and G (?) I think
The Dubliner and Irish Times, (Yes, two Irish Pub’s right next to each other. I prefer the Dubliner) They are right off North Capitol a block or so away from Union Station. I wouldn’t go to the Times for a nice quiet sitdown dinner.
Capitol Grille, a chain as well, which is right off of Pennsylvania Ave. but you can’t beat the food.
If you want to smoke a few Cigar’s there Shelly’s Back Room off F St a couple blocks from Metro Center
Sequoia is in Georgetown right on the water, it will be a little cold to sit outside, but it’s not a bad place inside either

Hope these help

By: JC

JC — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:21:42 +0000

Thanks! These are great.

I like all types of food. I know that’s not much help, but I’m really not picky. I just like new and interesting.

By: AMusingFool

AMusingFool — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:28 +0000

So, what sorts of food do you like (so recommendations can be a bit tailored)?