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I'd like to treat my friend to lunch in Bethesda from afar...
try giving Black's a call in Bethesda and see if they will work with you
Restaurants Everyone Loves Except You
Hanger steak, in my opinion, is overrated. For whatever reason these days, people seem to be on the hangar steak bandwagon, but it's just a tough piece of meat with very little fat. Yes, it has a more "beefy" taste than other cuts, but I feel like this obsession with hangar steak in general is overdone.
(and yes ive had it at Ray's)
my $0.02
Sri Lankan food in MD/DC/VA? Just watched No Reservations
and some of the stuff that Bourdain was eating looked fantastic... It's like Indian food on steroids. Do we have any (or rather, any "good") Sri Lankan restaurants in the MD/DC/VA area?
Have you tried Ixtapa in Rockville?
Where? I find Rio Grande to be the best in the area, with Guapos coming in second and Cactus Cantina rounding out the third place. El Mariachi in Ritchie Center is pretty ho hum, as is Mi Rancho (all locations).
I'd love to hear some good suggestions for solid tex-mex in this area. I've been to Guajillo next to Ray's the Steaks and thought it was pretty average too.
Anyone been to Corduroy recently? Suggestions/Thoughts?
I really liked Corduroy. The decor was modern yet comforting, the service was exceptional, the food was terrific, and I'd definitely come back.
Unfortunately, my girlfriend and I were unable to do vday together for reasons outside of our control and we decided to make last weekend our vday makeup weekend. I called Corduroy two weeks in advance to make the Saturday night reservations and explained to the hostess, Erin, why we were dining with them that night. After explaining to her our vday debacle, she had a great suggestion for me and said she'd speak to the chef about putting together a special vday themed dessert for us. Perfect.
We arrived a bit early on purpose so that we could spend some time decompressing before dinner at the bar. I had an Oban 14, neat, and it was a healthy pour... good sign. The bar area upstairs is a nice place to catch a drink, though I doubt I'd come here if I wasnt dining here, merely becuase of where it's located.
I gave my gf a rose when I picked her up that night, which she wanted to bring in with her to the restaurant. When we were seated the first thing the waiter asked was if she wanted a small vase to put the rose in so that it didnt start to die while we were eating. Wow. I was impressed. The vase they brought out was cute and unassuming, perfect for a single rose. Needless to say, service here is top notch.
The pumpkin soup was fantastic, a must order if it's still on the menu. We also had the Duck Leg and Egg salad. This is a MUST order. Holy deliciousness. Cut up duck prepared perfectly, with microgreens in a light dressing with a slight kick to it and an egg, over easy on top of it all (or maybe it was poached, I forget). So good.
For entrees, we had the scallops in rice porridge and the whole dorade fish. Both were excellent and I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. The scallops, my goodness what that man does with scallops is fantastic.
I also had the Sazerac cocktail with orange bitters which was quite good.
Overall, I can't wait to come back.
Great BBQ in Rockville?
I went recently and thought the BBQ Chicken was fantastic... far better than rocklands
Anyone been to Corduroy recently? Suggestions/Thoughts?
awesome, thanks for the insight
we'll definitely go early and have some drinks at the bar
My Search for a Decent Sunday Brunch (Ongoing)
I gonna have to disagree with you on Georgia Browns... I find it to be overpriced, decidedly mediocre, and poor service. This place wouldnt last two seconds anywhere down south. I think the only reason it does well is bc it's the only option for "high-end" southern comfort food.
Anyone been to Corduroy recently? Suggestions/Thoughts?
awesome, thanks Elyssa! ...and will do
Anyone been to Corduroy recently? Suggestions/Thoughts?
Im going for my first time this Saturday night and was wondering if anyone has been recently. If you have any recommendations that would be great.
Thanks!
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
I laid it out pretty clearly as far as ordering advice goes, not only in the subject of the post but also the body.
I can't vouch for the gumbo or any other offerings on the menu, I can only speak to what I had, and what I had was fantastic... I'll definitely becoming back and so will all the people that I went with.
As far as the "timing" of dishes is concerned, I think I also made it very clear that timing and presentation are of little importance here. The food takes a long time, it comes out when it's ready, it's a small hole in the wall. If you were looking for white table cloth service and a sommelier, you came to the wrong place.
For what it's worth, there was no odor when I went, except for the delicious scent of fried chicken, burgers, and grease.
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
You definitely should!
Report back afterwards, I'd love to hear how it went
RW DC 2009
i just made dinner reservations to Rasika and lunch reservations at Taberna del Alabardero... I hope it turns out well
Day Trip to Baltimore. Any suggestions?
Faidley's in Lexington Market for an All Lump Crabcake and a Berger Cookie for dessert.
shop in Harbor East
Walk around Canton Square and get a bloody mary and the Old Bay Wings and/or crab dip from Mama's on the Half Shell
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
parking was simple, there are plenty of spots outside.
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
You know Steve, I'm not sure, but I think so (don't hold me to it)
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
the closest metro is Georgia Ave-Petworth. It wouldnt be a terrible walk from there (~6-7blocks)
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
200 Upshur St, NW, right near the Soldier's Cemetary
Hitching Post Review - Best Fried Chicken in DC
Listen to me very carefully: Go. Now.
The Hitching Post is a true throwback to the past. As soon as you walk in you're immediately cognizant of the fact that this isn't your typical diner/southern food restaurant. The three booths they have look like they came out of a club from the movie Scarface, the "bar" at the front is populated with tons of condiments and random food items that may or may not be used in conjunction with what they actually serve (a gallon bottle of Ocean Spray Grapefruit juice?), there are plant watering cans in the window sills (wut?) and the Remy Martin paper towel and straw holders on each table make you feel like you're a gangster from the 1970s (or in Grand Theft Auto, one of the two). The only way you'd know that it was 2008 outside is the Hi-Def LCD screen in the corner of the restaurant (we were watching College Football, more on that later).
If you're in any sort of rush, don't bother coming, you'll end up leaving pissed off and hungry. In fact, I'd recommend arriving here when you're at that point where you say to yourself, "I'm not really hungry right now, but I will be in an hour" because that's about as long as it's gonna take to get your food. Blasphemy you say? Great food takes time and love, my friends.
The good news is, while you're waiting, you'll have time to talk to the locals; the people that have been coming here since 1967. They had college football on TV and the older guys started on about "Back in 1951, when Dick Kazmaier won the Heisman for the first time for Princeton...." We jump in the conversation and it's as if we had all been coming to Hitching Post for 30 years. We informed them this was our first time here and they went on and on about the food. The fried chicken, the pork chops, the hamburger; they loved it all, and with good reason. The wife/server said to us, "you know, we've seen a lot more young people 'round here recently... I think it's this internet or something..." Haha, precious. I told her that's exactly how we found out about her restaurant; "the internet" is singing her praises I exclaimed.
On to the food. There were three of us there and we ordered two Half Chickens. This is a bit misleading, as I'm pretty sure our two Half Chickens were more like 8 whole chickens. The chicken came out on four large dinner plates, piled high with crispy fried goodness. A Half Chicken is enough to fill three normal sized people (we took home about 5 extra pieces of chicken to some friends). Also, as a note, if you go, I'd get the Half Chicken Dinner and not the wings, you're gonna want to eat the thigh and breast pieces, trust me. This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Granted, I didn't grow up in "the south" (no, MD is not the south), but this chicken was unreal; crispy outside with great spice, juicy on the inside, fresh as fresh can come. This is why it takes so long to get your food, it's battered and fried fresh right when you order it.
The sides were fantastic, and I can honestly say the potato salad was a life changing experience. I'm not a big fan of potato salad but this was by far the best I've ever had, a must order. The mac and cheese was delicious, with a nice crispy top that you could cut with a knife. The collard greens were fantastic, not the normal uber dark chopped up stuff that usually gets served around here (I just wish it had actual bits of pork in it, but aside from that it's delicious). The cole slaw was just the way I like it, sweet, tons of sauce, not minced but not too big either.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to go back to watch some college football, drink beer and politic with the locals, and eat some scrumptious food. It'll be nearly impossible to not order the fried chicken but the way the old timers were talking about the hamburger and pork chops I may just have to branch out. They also have homemade honey baked ham on the menu *drool* Lastly, I asked the husband/cook which dessert we should order to take home with us and he said "none, it's all store bought..." Just FYI.
One final note, my friend Brian who isn't a big fan of the internet (or computers in general) told me to "tell all the internet people that this place is the shit and they should go peep it." If that's not a glowing endorsement I don't know what is.
Trust me. Go. Now.
DC Chefs Magazine: Chefs' Best of Washington
The best Fried Chicken in DC is BY FAR, NO QUESTION from Hitching Post. I strongly urge you to go there if you haven't been.
The potato salad is life changing and the mac and cheese and collard greens are fantastic.
Great Peking Duck
Shanghai Village in Bethesda does a mighty fine Peking Duck. Kwak, the owner, carves it table side, and makes sure to separate the skin from the meat, serving them on difference plates. It's the best I've had in the area.
ISO Shrimp & Grits
skip GBs, it's overpriced and not that good (and im talking about everything on the menu there)
Top, unstuffy, DC Restaurants?
Blue Duck Tavern gets my vote. It's in a hotel, the Park Hyatt, but it's a great atmosphere, very lively, definitely has a trendier edge to it, and the food is fantastic. I was on a date there last night and I can't wait to go back
Brunch on U Street?
Creme. Bloody Marys, good chicken & waffles, and shrimp and grits
Need a romantic dinner recommendation in DC Metro or Bethesda.
Grapeseed in Bethesda is a nice romantic place.; not too big, fantastic wine selection, great service, great food with an ever changing menu
