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Perfect proposal restaurant??
Heres my plan: My boyfriend made reservations at Mie N Yu (I think hes more intrigued than anything else and now just has to see the place) and if its "right", then it will happen there; if not, I will wait until a moment that is right. No idea what that may be, but seeing as though the proposal itself is a bit unsual (me proposing to him), I guess I dont have to follow any rules, do I? :) Thanks a million for your suggestions!
Perfect proposal restaurant??
I know this is a horrible thing to say on a foodie website, but you are right when you say I wont be too concerned with the food. Everything will probably taste a bit like cardboard to me that evening! So, if we did Mie N Yu, is there a room/area that you would recommend I ask for? I see they have different areas on their website... which request might get me one of the booths with curtains??
I think I am in love with Adour. Of course, there are no prices listed on their menu - what is a ballpark entree price here?
Firefly looks super cute - I think I will drag him there for lunch one day, since there is the close together table issue... Thank goodness I am not planning on getting down on one knee, but I dont really want our neighbor diners eavesdropping on my fumbling proposal! I can see it now - their eyes fixed on him as he breaks into a cold sweat or chokes on his food after I ask! Ugh.
Perfect proposal restaurant??
Again, thank you all so much for taking the time to offer your suggestions - I am pulling my hair out with what should be a fairly simple decision here!! I do think that 1789 is not the right place for US, although it looks beautiful and the reviews are excellent across the board, it is what I would consider "stuffy" and almost too predicable.
Honestly, I dont know if we will ever go back to DC (I suppose I failed to mention that I live in Colorado and my boyfriend lives in England - we've been doing the VERY long distance thing for almost 3 years now).
I seem to be stuck on Mie N Yu (minus the bird cage!) just because it seems very memorable. We would never say "what was that place??" I sent him the link this morning to get his opinion and if he poo-poos it, then I will send some of the other places you've been kind enough to share.
No wonder propsals are usually left up to the boy!! This is stressfull enough and I still have to buy a cute dress too! Maybe I'll give up and propose in a pub over a pint! :)
Perfect proposal restaurant??
Wow thank you all for your advice! Additional question re: 1789, any idea how long this prix fixe menu lasts? It does look a bit stuffy, but I appreciate Kate pointing out that it will be there long term.
Thanks for the warning about Filomena - that is officially off the list!
Mie 'n Yu looks fabulous (and what a great name too!) The cage would be interesting indeed, but would the novelty of the place take away from the occasion or make it that much more memorable?
Fahrenheit or Mendocino looks like they may be the perfect happy medium between these two, but I did just read a review of Mendocino and someone mentioned that you sit rather close to other people... has that been anyone else's experience?
My BF knows we are going to a fancy meal and hes SO picky about "atmosphere", so I will send links and get his opinion.
Oh, and I am not absolutely stuck on Georgetown, I just know we want to spend some time there, so I thought it might work. If there is the perfect place not in Georgetown, please share!
Looking at the menus for most of these places, I may have a problem as a vegetarian, but I have a feeling I may not feel all that hungry anyway knowing what I am about to ask! :)
Thanks again!
Perfect proposal restaurant??
I hate to ask yet another question about romantic/special occasion meals in DC, but I am specifically interested in restaurants in Georgetown. Here's the scoop: I am proposing to my boyfriend (yes, thats right ... eek!!) We are going to be in DC in two weeks, and I have decided that's the time! I have heard/read about Filomena and Citronelle, but would love other suggestions. I am looking for a place that is romantic, but not stuffy...maybe there should be a new phrase "swanky romantic" - that's what I'm looking for! I'm also using the dinner as an excuse to get dressed up, so somewhere that isn't casual enough to wear jeans, but maybe not jacket required (as I doubt I could get him in one) :)
Oh and maybe around $30/entree would be about right.
Would either Filomena or Citronelle fit this bill? Are there some other restaurants in Georgetown I am overlooking that would be better for my big moment?
Thanks in advance.
