Every outsider except me.
When my plane flew by the mall, I was not scrambling into the depths of my carry-on to get my camera. Neither did I have my face pressed up against the window of my taxi when I zipped by the Capitol. Instead, I was much too busy day dreaming about...to be honest...lunch
Let me explain.
While food is usually on my mind (particularly pursuing anything free), never were meakls more present when I discovered it was Restaurant Week in DC. The term "restaurant Week" is slightly different from city to city but the general idea is that for one week participating restaurants will select a price for a multiple course dinner and/or lunch much lower than usual. For DC this meant one could lunch for $20.09 or dinner, running around $35.00
I follow the Washingtonian on Twitter and on their twitter feed they listed not only all 180 participating restaurants in the DC area but the reviews on each one as well.
Visually I can show you where and what I ate this week but in my heart of hearts, I know I am not doing either restaurant true justice. To experience fine dining one must actualy be in the present and...oh nevermind, enjoy some pictures.
From the Occidental Grill I enjoyed steak, poached salmon and a souffle chocolate cake that began to melt at the first touch of my lips. Because this place is located directly on Pennsylvania Ave., his place was oozing with business suits. Pictures of politicians stare at you while you try to eat your salad wondering what power lunch is being held to your left and your right.
That was only lunch. The following day we transformed our dining experience from business casual to a more modern approach to traditional cuisine. Coco Sala is a recently new restaurant who can boast that all their food is homemade. You will find eating dessert involves several steps recommended by the chef and a atmosphere buzzing with excitement even if it does get loud at times.
Overall, I was beyond happy to be able to enjoy Restaurant Week. For the first few days in DC I was able to eat where the beautiful go to wine and dine. This glamorous beginning now comes to a complete and utter halt. But as my first welcome to the city, I must say DC knows how to welcome an outsider.
