restaurant new farragut north/national geographic office for business lunch

I am meeting someone who is coming from a meeting at national geographic (1145 17th Street NW) for a business lunch. I am not really familiar with the area and am looking for suggestions of a good place to go. Cuisine doesn't really matter. I am looking for somewhere reasonably priced, with relatively quick service (I only have an hour), and that won't be so loud that we can't have a conversation.

Thanks for your suggestions!

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Best Indian Restaurant in the Dupont area?

I am still looking for a great Indian restaurant near my home. Any suggestions?

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"casual and energetic" restaurant in dupont?

I have to put together a dinner for a group of work colleagues (who are all men) on Tuesday night. They are meeting in the Dupont Circle area that day so I need to pick something withing walking distance of their meeting. My boss' only directives were to find a place that is "casual (but still appropriate for a work group) and energetic." Any ideas? Thanks!

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Tuscan Kale

Hi. I am new to DC and need tuscan kale for a recipe. I tried Eastern Market and the Logan Circle and Clarendon Wholefoods with no luck. Does anyone know where I could find some?

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restaurant in dupont circle for business dinner for 12 people?

I am organizing a dinner for some executives at my organization. We are meeting in the Dupont area during the day, so it makes sense to have the dinner there as well.

I am looking for some place not too expensive (maybe $12-$20 entrees) but with good food. Also, shouldn't be too loud (i.e. can't hear someone sitting a seat or two away) and be able to host a group of about 12-14 people.

Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

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Restaurant in DC not too crowded or noisy on a saturday evening that doesn't mind if you linger

I am new to the area and am going to dinner with an old friend this Saturday that I haven't seen in a while that is also not from the district and we are looking for restaurant ideas.

We have a lot to catch up on and will be having a marathon talking session so I am looking for a place in the district with good food that won't be too crowded or noisy on a Saturday evening. Also, very importantly, a place that won't mind us lingering for several hours over a meal.

Location in DC and type of food is open. We both eat anything as long as it is good.

Thanks for your suggestions.

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Prepared meal delivery in Silver Spring

I think they live in the north part near Georgia Avenue and Wheaton.

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Prepared meal delivery in Silver Spring

The wife of a work colleague of mine just had major surgery. Since she is in the hospital I wanted to send some kind of food to my colleague and his kids ( two boys ages 12 and 15) since they probably don't have a lot of time to cook or prepare meals right now. I would rather send something that's more like a meal than a gift basket. I would like to spend about $50-60.

The problem is I need it to get it delivered to his house in Silver Spring and I am having trouble finding anywhere that delivers on that small a scale. I tried Honey Baked Ham but they said they couldn't deliver and couldn't add a note to a purchase. Would Whole Foods or Balduccis do something like this? Any other thoughts?

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