Wow-what a post(s)! Thanks much. I'm headed there after spending 2 days in Wash DC. If you had three days, what are your can't miss spots? Dill seems to be pretty pricey-di you speak to anyone who's eaten there?

Please, please please post your report ASAP. We leave really early Tuesday morning! Thank you.

Any suggestions for reasonably priced French with a value-priced wine list or corkage?

Thanks.

You seem to really be on top of things. Any suggestions for Italian food that allows corkage fees instead of, or in the alternative to overpriced wine lists?

Thanks.

Where do you suggest for value dining with good wine lists and or reasonable corkage fees? Thanks much.

Where do you suggest for value dining with good wine lists and or reasonable corkage fees? Thanks.

Any suggestions for Italian or French reasonably priced places close (no car, using Metro) to this hotel?

Thanks much!

Thanks for the post. any specific spots to dine? How about Dill? So, are you suggesting using a debit card or using a credit card from Capital One?

Thanks hamster. any suggestions for Italian for dinner? How's Dino's?

Wow- not exactly enthusiastic reviews!

Is this icon worth the trip? Thanks.

What & where is/are good chow there? Thanks

Thanks! Just found out we're staying at Mariott Metro Center hotel. Any recs for breakfast?

I thought Taberna was a bit pricey..... You're spot on-when a place changes hands it can go either way up/down.

Any other tapas spots or casual French reasonably close to the hotel?

Thanks hounders. Steve, we'll be using the Metro if that makes any difference. Are you familiar with Dino, Lavandou or Taberna del Alabadero?

Thanks much.

Looking for good value dining in the above areas. As we're tourists, new to DC we're looking for great food @ a decent price. Breakfast/lunch & dinner!

We both really enjoy Italian, French & Spanish food but we're open for anything except Indian. While ambiance is a plus, the food is what really matters. We're on our own dime, so cost is a factor but not the top variable. Is Jose Andres as good as the press says he is?

I'm in the wine business so that's important for dinner.

Thanks so very much for your help fellow 'hounders, we really appreciate it.

I agree with putting Mon Jin Lau & the Rowe Inn on the list. MJL has an eclectic moderately priced list that changes frequently. The Rowe is Euro-centric & a tad pricey. I'm not as familiar with the Bluebird, although I've enjoyed some wines from Vinterra, a new winery across the street.

As for the Lark & the Earle. The Earle has seen better days-when more attenton was paid to the wines there. The Lark is very forgettable, not only overpriced, many of the wines "on the list" aren't. They're "in reserve" or some other nonsense.

Thanks for your post, Markcron. Hey 'hounders-what do YOU think?

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Rowe Inn Restaurant
6303 E Jordan Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729

Mon Jin Lau Restaurant
1515 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083

The list should be a great list for value as much or more than for length or depth of selections. Great wines at good values are what, IMHO, make a great list.

I look forward to an interesting discusion. Thanks!