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Dallas Knottie visiting DC - need help please

SoonToBeMrsHozSoonToBeMrsHoz member
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Hi Ladies,

My DH and I got engaged last Valentine's Day weekend and will be in the DC area for that weekend this year, and I was wondering if you all would be able to give me some first hand exeperience/suggestions for a romantic restaurant that we go to while we are there to celebrate Valentine's Day and the anniversary of us getting engaged.

Thanks in advance.
Kathy
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  • starlite21lstarlite21l member
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    edited December 2011
    Sure!  What type of food do you like?  Are you looking for a more modern place or traditional? 
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  • SoonToBeMrsHozSoonToBeMrsHoz member
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    edited December 2011
    Either would be good, and we love all kinds of food. I am open to any suggestions. Thanks.
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  • danzigweddingdanzigwedding member
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    edited December 2011

    Filomena's in Georgtown! 

    its Italian, cozy atmosphere and delicious :)


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  • starlite21lstarlite21l member
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    edited December 2011
    I would suggest:

    -Policy DC in Adam's Morgan- AM is a very eclectic neighborhood but has some of my favorite restaurants.  Policy is very modern and has amazing small plates.  

    If you wanted to make a night out of staying in AM check out The Gibson before dinner.  It is a well kept secret.
    http://thegibsondc.com/

    -Dirty Martini I think that is in DuPont I can't remember but is great as well.

    -1905 is by the U-street Corridor and it a super cozy French restaurant.  

    Those would be my top choices!  Good luck and enjoy!!
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  • Mary Susan and ChrisMary Susan and Chris member
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    edited December 2011
    Maggianaos is really good too!!!! (not sure if I spelled it correctly) Also the Kennedy Center always has great shows and the restaurant there is amazing.
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  • LoveMuffinsLoveMuffins member
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    edited December 2011
    It depends on your budget, but one of the top restaurants in DC is Citronelle. I would also recommend Blue Duck Tavern. Both have great, romantic atmospheres and incredibly amazing food. My FI is a Chef and a total snob, and those are two of his favorite restaurants. He also recommends Obelisk, which I've never been to.

    If you want a gorgeous waterfront view, The Sequoiah is another of my favorites, and the food is very good although not up to the level of Citronelle =)

    make sure you make your reservations ASAP. Valentine's Day around here tends to fill up a month or two in advance.
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  • Amelia33Amelia33 member
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    edited December 2011
    Jaleo is fun, tasty, and traditional DC!
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  • antoniabalazsantoniabalazs
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    edited December 2011
    For more ideas, post a *detailed* question for tom sietsema during his online hour every thursday.  He's the Washington Post's food critic.  I would include price range, type of food and ambiance.

    My take on the recs so far - all good and offbeat except Maggianos which is a perfectly fine Italian family style chain.  Seqoia is a bubbly, noisy young crowd - so it's a hopping vibe.

    Yes BOOK NOW!

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  • antoniabalazsantoniabalazs
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    edited December 2011
    PS Jaleo has great food - wide variety of Tapas and is also a buzzing crowd.
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  • SoonToBeMrsHozSoonToBeMrsHoz member
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    edited December 2011

    Thanks ladies! We will definitely look into all those ideas.

    We have Maggianos in Dallas so we were looking for something different but thanks!

    BTW, how / where would I contact Tom Sietsema?

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  • mms_wedmms_wed
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    edited December 2011
    You'd need a car, but I had my wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, VA. It's gorgeous with waterfalls and Koi ponds. http://www.2941.com


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