bookluvingbabe Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 In no particular order: Gaileo (Lunch Grill) Eve (Lunch--Bar) Hawk and Dove (Lunch with Boss) Sonoma (inching into my lunch rotation) Palena Dino City Lights (delivery) Colorado Kitchen (if only it was open better hours) Ray's Place my husband wishes was in the rotation: 2 Amy's (but he hates crowds and we've been having car issues so we haven't been lately...) Out of the rotation of late but might go back: Firefly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 If I lived in DC-proper, my rotation would be seriously different. But I live in Maryland (Laurel) and I work in Owings Mills, MD (my wife works in DC though). So getting out to the places I like and would like to try is often just a weekend thing for me and my wife. The only place where I think I could be considered a 'regular' would be Palena, and that is stretching things most likely. Blacksalt is a new fave based on this past weekend's experience there, so that will go in to the 'rotation' if I even have one. We really like Corduroy, so mark me down for that, too. I need to get my wife to Dino, as she has yet to dine there even though I have twice with the DC Crü But I think that is really it. Maybe you could throw Mendocino in there, too. She used to work in Dupont, so she has quite a few haunts there. And we have hit quite a few places over the years, but not with great consistency. Here in the MD burbs, I'd say we are serious regulars of Pasta Plus in Laurel, and Joe's Noodle House in Rockville. I frequent Que Rico, El Paraiso, and Vito's in Owings Mills, MD for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSE Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I like the term cheap-and-cheerful. Where are: El Pollo Sabroso Pepito's Tacos El Pollo Sabroso is on Mt. Pleasant Street at Kenyon. It was the first restaurant I visited after moving to Mt. Pleasant, and I keep returning both for sentimental reasons and the green sauce that they serve with their good (but not great) Peruvian/Salvadoran roast chicken.Tacos Pepitos Bakery II is on Columbia Rd. in A-M across from the Safeway. My friends call it Pepito's Tacos due to a a relatively absurd conversation that began with a fantastically obscure Simpsons reference. I like the roast pork or lengua tacos the best. I occasionally get over to Taqueria Distrito Federal as well, which has been discussed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlock Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 My list closely mirrors Lackadaisi's (since we eat most dinners together), so I suppose I will only list the few places that I hit a little more often than she does and abrreviate my overall dinner list. I work in Georgetown, so I have a distinct geographic focus: Lunch: Moby Dick's (G-town) (love the chicken kebab and rice) Chipotle (it's better than eating cup-o-soup) Chadwick's (the standard "let's all go to lunch" spot for my office - just get the chicken sandwich) Cafe Le Ruche (great onion soup - more of a Fall/Winter spot) Dinner: Pizzeria Paradiso (G-town) Bar at Citronelle (bring me the tuna burger!!!) Teaism (casual - usually eat at the nearby Navy Memorial) Corduroy (what can I say - I'm addicted!!!) I agree with Lackadaisi that we need to add Etete to our list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Red meat nights: Palena, Corduroy Pre/Post theater*: Legal Seafood, DC Chophouse, 1409 Playbill, Stoney's Brunch/Breakfast: Teaism, Open City Cheap comfort food: Thunder Grill (Union Station), Alero (Cleveland Park) In need of serious comfort: Bistrot du Coin, fried chicken wings (delivery or Yum's) Recently added: Dino. Had a really nice experience there recently. When I want someone to take care of me... one of those: I don't want to think nights... this is the place to go. *Theater season kicks off next week. Any suggestions for the Gallery Place area? Especially someplace open late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Aside from the obvious one that I eat at 5-6-7 or more times a week...WoooMi Gardens in Wheaton (probably not as earthy and intense as Gom Ba Woo but way the heck closer!) Sergio's Place in Wheaton Joe's Noodle House Green Field BBQ China Town Express (on the way to the KC or Signature theater) Kotobuki Tako Grill Vace (take out Pizza by the slice) Full Key (WHeaton) Hollywood East on the Boulevard and the nimber one place I eat at.... Bybylos in Cleveland Park! A year + later... With approximate similar frequency Byblos Yet Gol Ye Chon Bob's Shabu Shabu Joes Noodle House Less Often: Da Rae Won Max's Koser Cafe Sergio's Place Kotobuki Still less often Hollywood East Full Key Only for lunch buffet when I'm hungry and too tired to think: Woo Mi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 *Theater season kicks off next week. Any suggestions for the Gallery Place area? Especially someplace open late. Proof, and order the sweetbreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 *Theater season kicks off next week. Any suggestions for the Gallery Place area? Especially someplace open late.Don't know your budget, but Rasika is a fine post-culture venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Man, it'd be really nice to have a shrimp burger at 11:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Good idea to update.... Lunch: La Bamba Mandalay Woomi Garden buffet Samantha's Woodlands Pho 75 La Limena Chick-fil-A--I'm addicted to the basic sandwich! Dinner: Dino Mia's Pizza Passage to India Samantha's Would like to have in regular rotation but too far away: American Flatbread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 In no particular order Constants: Corduroy Joe's Noodle House Gamasot Rabieng (especially for dim sum lunch on weekends) Kotobuki (for sushi, and I need to get there more than once every two months!) Recent fads: Guajillo Hong Kong Palace Shameful secrets: The pan-Asian place on the second floor at union station for lunch. Lots of ways to order badly there, but get the spicy basil chicken, spicy basil fried rice, tom yum soup, and some of the noodle dishes. They're adequate, and close to my office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Despite my desire to try as many places as possible, there are certain places that I constantly go back to for a variety of reasons (price, location, quality, etc.). They are: Eleventh Street Lounge Wasabisito (underrated, inexpensive sushi and interesting Japanese dishes with a Peruvian influence) Ray's the Steaks Central El Pollo Rico 2Amys (lately) Ravi Kabob If I were less health and wallet-conscious, Corduroy, Poste, Willow, and Palena would probably be regular destinations, but I do my best to keep those visits to around once-a-month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 El Pollo Rico... If I were less health and wallet-conscious, Corduroy, Poste, Willow, and Palena would probably be regular destinations, but I do my best to keep those visits to around once-a-month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Vidalia Dino Vermilion Tallulah Gamasot Gombawoo Ray's the Steaks Overwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 It can be hurtful to wallet OR the underbelly, but not both. That would just be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Vit Goel Lighthouse Tofu (Rockville location) Super Chicken Byblos Deli Vace Breadline Sushi Ko Central Pesce Taberna del Alabardero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkoons Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Living near Annapolis, my regular dinner spots are Jalapenos, Lemongrass, Metropolitan, Tsunami, Lewnes' Steakhouse, Carrol's Creek, and the only two places to get a decent dinner that are actually in Crownsville - Sputnik Cafe (more than just decent - I go here a lot) and the Ram's Head Roadhouse (great beer & big screen TV, OK sandwiches). After my first visit to Cynthia's in Severna Park, that will likely go on the list too... Lunch spots - usually Bethesda/Rockville/Silver Spring area - Addie's, Black Market Bistro, Amici Miei, Ray's the Classics (when it's open), Mandalay, Crisp & Juicy. Sandwiches at My Butcher & More in Gambrills. And for a blowout dinner, Vidalia, Maestro, and the Inn & Easton have been my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 The pre-wedding savings plan skews me toward the cheap-but-good end of the dining continuum these days.Elevation Burger Mexicalli Blues Lost Dog Cafe Los Tios Del Ray Dreamery The Italian Store Eve, although not nearly often enough (see note above) Ray's the Steaks, ditto Why the hell do half the posts in this thread contain apologies for eating in Virginia? Sheesh. :-) Another year-later update.Old favorites: Lost Dog Cafe (tomato, feta, pinenut and rosemary pizza with cold pear cider, delivered to our door) Restaurant Eve (more often!) The Majestic (for Sunday drinks and dinner) Eamonn's a Dublin Chipper (my fried-food indulgence, doesn't Guinness lower cholesterol anyway?) Ray's the Steaks (if you think the staff is surly, you should just @#$! off) Elevation Burger Some new additions (yes, it was about time, and yes, I do eat in D.C.): Dino Proof Rasika I'm glad we got a chance to visit Maestro earlier this month, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I like the term cheap-and-cheerful. Currently ISO of bar-dining options to add to the Dino-Corduroy-Palena rotation. It's one thing for the bartender to know you; it's quite another when he remembers that you like your beef medium-rare. The criteria: it has a lot more to do with the bartender's personality (cheerful) than the food (cheap); but good food is never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterriffs Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hank's Brasserie Beck Pho 75 The Denman Kitchen Ray's the Classics My House 2Amys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Liberty Tavern Mendocino Grille Sonoma Willow Zaytinya Mei's Asian Bistro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Greek Deli Breadline Hanks Sushi Ko Zaytinya Taqueria Distrito Federal Pollo Rico Amsterdam Falafel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I lunch in the Columbia, MD area and my regulars are: Pho An Loi - everything here is good House of India - get the buffet Some taco truck on Rt. 1 just south of Rt. 175. - really good carnitas and tongue tacos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Glad to see Im not the only one. How about meeting you at the corner of 19th and 19th and 19th, right down the street from 19th and 19th?!?!? All right, haters, don't make me get started on Adams Morgan - the roads, the parking, the people [did I say that out loud?]. Seriously, Virginia is not the backwater of the world, and there's lotsa tasty things to eat here. I'm more of a bargain eater out since I bought my big fat house, but here's some good stuff: Arlington Liberty Tavern El Churrito Caminate [only order when there is a middle aged lady at the grill, not the young girls. Do not order in Spanish to be cute, lest you get scorned by the counter guy] Pollo Rico Thai 54 [i've heard about slumming, but so far, delivery is still golden] Ravi Kabob [kicks the saffron riced behind of Moby Dick] Ray's [when I can get there in time] Old Town Hank's [oh thank you thank you for not being only in Dupont] La Bastille A la Lucia Del Merei Whole Foods [not technically a restaurant, but dear God] DC Poste Zola [the new chef has made it good] Amsterdam Falafel [only on weeknights. damn kids!] Dino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Matchbox has become my go to place when I go to the verizon center for Hockey and Concerts. Cava-Close to home Skewers-Close to Cava, take home Home Mostly-Hard to go out plus my wine cellar needs pruning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I lunch in the Columbia, MD area and my regulars are:Pho An Loi - everything here is good House of India - get the buffet Some taco truck on Rt. 1 just south of Rt. 175. - really good carnitas and tongue tacos Beto, is the taco truck just there for lunch or during the dinner hour, too? I work in Owings Mills and my rotation there is basically -- El Paraiso Que Rico Sushi Ya Vito's Express I live in Laurel and my only place in a regular rotation is Pasta Plus, but I am hoping the Megachicken place opens soon. Lately we have added the Bombay Indian Restaurant in White Oak and Udupi Palace in to the rotation for a slightly longer drive. In Washington, I sound like a broken record but Palena is my only true place in a rotation, but Dino and Komi make honorable mentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 In order of Frequency: Greek Deli Vace 2 Amy's Palena Cafe Corduroy (though not so much since I moved uptown) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Beto, is the taco truck just there for lunch or during the dinner hour, too? I've only been for lunch, but I doubt that they're there in the evening. Here's the address: 8167 Washington Blvd Jessup, MD 20794 It's set up in the parking lot of a liquor store (no loiters, thankfully). If you're looking for something similar, try El Nayar. They have similar fare, but are open at night. I learned about sopes there. El Nayar 6790 Business Pkwy Elkridge, MD 21075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Grazie, beto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 PB, you're within distance of Cuba de Ayer in Burtonsville, named in the recent Post dining guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodleygrrl Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Bourbon in Adams Morgan where we spend a good deal of our disposible dining income (I guess I am one of those "people" that you are talking about, Beezy) California Tortilla Spices Sushi-Ko Dino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezy Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Bourbon in Adams Morgan where we spend a good deal of our disposible dining income (I guess I am one of those "people" that you are talking about, Beezy)California Tortilla Spices Sushi-Ko Dino I somehow doubt it if you a) have disposible income can afford to spend it there. <crankypants filter> I would be talking about all those kids in tank tops, wedgies and clutch bags with their fratty boyfriends who come to drink at those trendy bars. The ones who aren't old enough to be there. </crankypants> Beezy, who remembers when Adams Morgan was dangerous, cheap, and not be visited after dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohstate Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Walking distance (or how I get my husband to agree to eat out more) Fireflies Evening Star Hanks (ok, just once so far, but we're going back) Hard Times (Wednesday night wing club) Overwood Not walking distance: Bombay Curry house A la Lucia Thailand Royal St. As you can tell, we rarely venture into the District. I need to pick a place near the Gallery Place/Chinatown area for a pre-theater dinner. Any ideas? We're not big on multi-course dinners. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Another year-later update.Old favorites: Lost Dog Cafe (tomato, feta, pinenut and rosemary pizza with cold pear cider, delivered to our door) Restaurant Eve (more often!) The Majestic (for Sunday drinks and dinner) Eamonn's a Dublin Chipper (my fried-food indulgence, doesn't Guinness lower cholesterol anyway?) Ray's the Steaks (if you think the staff is surly, you should just @#$! off) Elevation Burger Some new additions (yes, it was about time, and yes, I do eat in D.C.): Dino Proof Rasika I'm glad we got a chance to visit Maestro earlier this month, too. More new adds: Liberty Tavern (& Liberty to Go) Restaurant 3 (service and dishes have a polished quality surprising for such a new establishment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ram's Head Roadhouse (lunch) and Ram's Head Tavern (dinner) Ram's Head Roadhouse (great beer & big screen TV, OK sandwiches). "Howard County Tavern Owner Charged With Secretly Videotaping Women" by Pamela Constable on washingtonpost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Rocks' unfortunate news aside, I hadn't noticed this topic before and think it cool. Also makes me a bit wistful. Palena Cafe, from its earliest days, was part of our rotation. I'm as thrilled as anyone that Chef Ruta is helming a kitchen again but will be tough to hit that as often given the location, pricing, etc. We've always liked Joe's, Nava and some of the other Asian spots up in Rockville, Wheaton and out in and around Annandale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What a great blast from the past! My rotation has changed almost completely from my pre-kid days. Currently, it includes: Le Columbe Chaplin Rinconcito Thally Baby Wale Dino Grotto Lost and Found DC City Smokehouse Sweatgreen Chop't Matchbox Eat the Rich/Mockingbird Hill Cher Cher Fishnet City Tap House Bon Chon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What a great blast from the past! My rotation has changed almost completely from my pre-kid days. Currently, it includes: Le Columbe Chaplin Rinconcito Thally Baby Wale Dino Grotto Lost and Found DC City Smokehouse Sweatgreen Chop't Matchbox Eat the Rich/Mockingbird Hill Cher Cher Fishnet City Tap House Bon Chon Cool. We do ETR/MH semi-regularly and should/will increase Fishnet frequency. Only Don can make it so but one bite note for requiring red carnations or name tags to be worn by all members whenever dining out! j/k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Here's what pops into my head right away as our "rotation." We typically dine with our 2 year old, so I only included the places we easily frequent with him. Strong NE DC showing here. Boundary Road Union Market (District Fishwife, Maketto, Ris, among others) Bullfrog Bagels Menomale Indigo Shawafel (although we may be shifting allegiance to Micho's) Panda Gourmet Dino's Grotto Bangkok Golden Izakaya Seki Taqueria Habanero Seoulia Sichuan Jin River China Bistro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Interesting - 9 years later, and my list is a lot the same (of course, I'm still in the same house, so that drives a lot). Pho 75, A&J, China Bistro, Bob's (now Shanghai), Yekta still all on the list. I've added Riverside Hot Pot, Iron Age, Pizza CS, East Pearl, Spice Xing, and BGR. My rotation is all places in Rockville, which have the virtue of being 5-10 minutes from my house (and kid-friendly). Now that I'll be working downtown, I hope to have a new rotation.Amici MieiPho 75China BistroTony Lin'sJoe's NoodleBob's NoodleYekta KabobiTower Oaks LodgeA&JPopeye's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Trying to think of my normal rotation, I try to avoid normal rotations, we used to have a more defined one than now, somewhat I think this is it: Italian Store Lebanese Taverna Market Green Pig Bistro Taqueria Poblano Earl's Sandwiches Zoe's Kitchen Hunan Gate Momo Sushi This is all stuff we get frequently due to the very close proximity to our house or my work and our weeknight schedules. We have favorite fine dining restaurants, but that has really been in flux recently due to just so many changes, so we haven't really settled into any routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 2006 Capitol Lounge (Footie, beer and bar food)Sizzler Express (Turkey club sandwich on Fridays for lunch)Galileo GrillPacific Cafe (vietnamese take out on the weekends)MontemartreKomiCorduroyZaytinya 2015 Spices Siam House Ripple Vace Fresh Med Italian Pizza Kitchen Zoo Bar West Wing Cafe Fasika Food Truck Guess you can call it a tale of two neighborhoods (and work moving from Dupont to Metro Center) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Not sure I have a normal rotation. Mostly come home, grab a bottle of wine, cook dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 When we were living in NoMa, our rotation was mostly The Big Board and Impala. Now that we are in Hill East, we still hit up Impala pretty regularly (it's easier to get to the eastern side of H street from where we live now), but instead of The Big Board, we hit up either Matchbox or Molly Malone's, both of which have excellent beer selections (our primary criterium). We also go to Beauchert's fairly frequently (in fact, I had a crazy dream about the restaurant and our favorite bartender last night). When the weather warms up and walking isn't so gosh darned unpleasant, I suspect we will hit up Copycat Co. on H and also some of the places closer to the Capitol more often. We definitely need to add some variety to the list - I need to take hubby to Sushi Capitol to see if he can find enough that he likes to add it to the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 In no particular order Constants: Corduroy Joe's Noodle House Gamasot Rabieng (especially for dim sum lunch on weekends) Kotobuki (for sushi, and I need to get there more than once every two months!) Recent fads: Guajillo Hong Kong Palace Shameful secrets: The pan-Asian place on the second floor at union station for lunch. Lots of ways to order badly there, but get the spicy basil chicken, spicy basil fried rice, tom yum soup, and some of the noodle dishes. They're adequate, and close to my office. Ours have changed in response to having our disposable income change, and also having an elderly dog. Joe's Noodle House, Kotobuki, and Corduroy have dropped off. It's become an all-Virginia list. These days our rotation includes: Frequent- Lighthouse Tofu A&J Dogfish Head Alehouse - Falls Church Pica Taco - Kingstowne Occasional- Rustico Alexandria Thaibox carryout Namaste Need to get there more often- Rabieng Hong Kong Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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