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Matchbox is OK once in awhile, but their no reservations policy can be annoying. Their pizza/sliders are good, but not worth a one-hour wait. In their defense, since they expanded I haven't had to wait that long--it's just good to have a backup plan if you plan to eat there. Ella's pizza is pretty good--it's just a few blocks away and I've never waited there.
I think you're thinking of Dr Granville Moore's. Friends of mine have gone and recommend it for the mussels and fries. The belgian beer selection is also supposed to be pretty good. I've been meaning to try it out but haven't been yet.
Brasserie Beck on K and 11 or 12 NW has the best authentic Belgian food. Their beer selection is seriously the best in the city. Sure, Brickskeller has them beat on numbers (when they actually have the good stuff in stock), but Beck's have only the best stuff and they only serve Belgian beers. Plus, the beer menu is broken down by type and includes reviews and the alcohol content. The wine cellar is just as impressive there too. They have a full live bar as well.
Beck is definitely worth going to to sample their beers. I would say it's a bargain compared to the chef's other place, Marcel's, which was surprisingly good, although the boudin blanc should have been called boudin bland -- like eating air. Outside of DC, the only other place I found with decent mussels and frites with Belgian Beer is Mannequin Pis out in Olney... much cheaper than Beck if you can stand the drive. Unlike Nora's, Beck is probably worth the money.
Beck is definitely worth going to to sample their beers. I would say it's a bargain compared to the chef's other place, Marcel's, which was surprisingly good, although the boudin blanc should have been called boudin bland -- like eating air. Outside of DC, the only other place I found with decent mussels and frites with Belgian Beer is Mannequin Pis out in Olney... much cheaper than Beck if you can stand the drive. Unlike Nora's, Beck is probably worth the money.
It has a good atmosphere for a date, that's about it. Neyla is better and cheaper for real Mediterranean food, and not that weird fusion going on at Palena (Le Tomate can fit that bill).I thought I read someone mentioning Palena (I only found this thread today), and I don't know why people think it's so great. The first time I went there, the food was pretty blah, but people at work kept saying it was great, so I tried the cafe instead, thinking that maybe it was getting rave reviews for the food quality at cafe prices; I didn't find that to be the case. I even had their famous burger -- the best part was the bun... the truffle cheese tasted like the truffled cheese I get at Whole Foods and the meat was just there.
Yup, wasabi meatloaf rocks too. I've been meaning to try their brunch.For a great burger, I would recommend Central -- that thing is loaded with rosemary and just has so many wonderful flavors, but the fries are disappointing.
Thanks for the reviews of the Belgian places. My wife and I are heading there in October and want a nice preview. Does Marcels really require black tie? I thought I read that somewhere. What about the rest of their menus aside from the beers? I'm not a beer drinker (though my wife is) so that's not my big interest. thanks, b
Thanks for the reviews of the Belgian places. My wife and I are heading there in October and want a nice preview.
Nora's is too stuffy, and the people eating there are so stiff, like they're afraid to have a dinner conversation or drop a fork. Not one person had their blazer off, and proper dress isn't even required. The prices aren't that bad and the entries are a decent size conpared to other pretentious restaurants in the city. The only way to do Nora's right is to order the tasting menu, it's the only thing there that's worth it.
Has anyone ever been to Buck's Fishing and Camping on Connecticut Ave...I have been to Comet Pizza, which the chef from Bucks also owns, also a few doors down which I like a lot. I know Bucks is totally different, just curious for some feedback. Thanks in advance.