Sorry-- I did mean Tako Grill!

I haven't tried it yet, but a chef who has worked at some decent sushi restaurants just opened his own place across the street from the Bethesda metro, called Yuzu-- probably worth checking out.

If you want something more middle of the road, you could walk a little ways up Wisconsin Ave. to Sushi Taro.

Thanks. Now I want to find it too. :)

Sorry can't help, but is that the same vegetable that is translated as morning glory in Thailand?

Could maybe check out Redwood in Bethesda.

When did Guardado's open? 10 years ago? I think it's a great place-- for a while I thought it was one of the hidden gems of Bethesda and I still like to go.

I've only been to Aji Nippon a couple of times but I liked it and I know people who swear by it.

There are certainly places I've never been (Monte Carlo, Olazzo, Cesco, Assagi) but I guess I don't assume that I would know everyone who goes out to eat in the area.

The National Gallery of Art has some relatively good food options. For example, they currently have a buffet menu created by Cathal Armstrong (of Restaurant Eve).

If you are by the Tidal Basin you might be able to get to Mandarin Oriental, which has City Zen and Sou'wester (the distance isn't far, but it may not be pedestrian-friendly).

I haven't made it there yet, but I hear Bryan Voltaggio's new restaurant, Range, has a good foie gras. It's about 3 metro stops north, so it's not difficult to get to but it falls into "across town" category. Reservations may be scarce, but I think they have some walk in tables.

Can you get dessert at Churchkey? That might be another place to consider.

I also have not eaten at Adour but like J&G.

I thought the current forecast was for peak blooming 3/26-3/30? I know the blossoms can drop fast, but 3/31 should still be nice.

J&G is very nice but the W is all attitude and no grace (goes double for the roof top bar).

Mandarin Oriental would be convenient to the Tidal Basin. There are, as hill food notes, a lot of places convenient to the White House, including the Willard and the St Regis.

thanks for the great review!

Jaleo (Spanish tapas) and Raku (Asian fusion) also have outdoor tables.

Taylor Gourmet is a sandwich place.

Guapo's is another option for Tex-Mex-type food (both Guapos and Uncle Julios have automatic tortilla makers that are usually popular with small children if they are running)

I've always heard great things about Obelisk but we've never gone, partly because of the limited menu (which I think might be a consideration for a vegetarian?).

I liked Table 21 better than Rogue, FWIW. I agree Komi is fantastic but not really going after the same thing.

P.S. Ate recently at Ripple-- enjoyed it a lot and they had great vegetarian options.

I would third or fourth Rasika, but I think City Zen and Eve have veg. tasting menus (personally I prefer City Zen, but Eve gets a lot of love on chowhound).

I would highly recommend taking 84 vs. 95 through CT.

Does chicken and waffles count? Because I really like it at Birch and Barley.

Thanks. After thinking about it, I'm not sure if we'll really be up for heading over to Bray, so maybe we'll just pick a pub in Windsor.

We're probably headed to Windsor during a long layover at LHR and I wondered if anyone had a suggestion for a nice place for lunch.

I poked around the archives a little and couldn't find much, other than the Waterside Inn, which I think is a little more elaborate than what I'm hoping for (or the Fat Duck, which I know is).

thanks, and happy new year!

Thanks for the report!

I think it's hard to find a cheap and really "chow-worthy" restaurant in that part of town, but personally I like Teaism for lunch. You could also probably get a torta at Oyamel.

Sorry to hear it was so disappointing!

Sorry I can't help, just wanted to say it's easy to make but my family still hasn't forgiven me.

I dunno, but I tend to think Dino is aiming for "very good neighborhood restaurant" more than "destination" restaurant. He's certainly not priced liked Fiola or Tosca.

We were there once when my child around 3 and the staff were very nice to us. I would say it's not "kid friendly" in the sense that they have crayons and high chairs, but if you have a well behaved kid and think the menu will work, then I would say it is family friendly.

Ruth Chris in Bethesda has it. IIRC sometimes they run a special on lobster for two.

Willard?