The Lazy Washingtonian’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner in D.C. Guide
Don’t feel like cooking? Too scared of your creepy uncle to go home? Can’t boil water?
Several DC restaurants are offering an alternative, whatever you reason for not eating at home may be. Whether you dine with your family or at one of these fine D.C. restaurants, check out our NIGHTLIFE GUIDE and spend Thanksgiving night at some of your favorite D.C. nightclubs and lounges.
14K Restaurant & Lounge
1001 14th Street NW – Washington
This restaurant in K Street’s Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel will be offering a traditional turkey dinner buffet along with extras like butternut squash soup, steamship round, raw bar and all the trimmings. $49.95
Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St. N.W. – Washington
This celeb hotspot will have a special Thanksgiving 3 course, buffet-style, holiday brunch for $90 a person.
Buddha Bar
455 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. – Washington
Buddha-Bar DC providing an alternative option to traditional holiday meals cooked at home – a sumptuous, three-course with Buddha-Bar’s signature Asian-fusion style for $55. The regular à la carte menu will also be available.
Cafe Milano
3251 Prospect St.N.W. – Washington
Join Cafe Milano from 3:00pm-11:00pm for a special prix fixe Thanksgiving feast or regular meal.
Co Co. Sala
929 F St. N.W. – Washington
Co Coo. Sala is currently taking orders for their Maple Co Co. Pumpkin Pie and Triple Chocolate Pecan Pie. These delectable pies along with other special Thanksgiving themed chocolate concoctions are available now through Thanksgiving. Co Co Sala will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Georgia Brown’s
Enjoy a delicious plated entree and family style fixin’s for only $40.
Rosa Mexicano
The D.C. and National Harbor locations will offer a special Thanksgiving menu as well as a a pre-fixe menu all day.
For complete listings on D.C. restaurants offering Thanksgiving fare visit Metromix’s listing.
DC Goes All Iron Chef
Capital Food Fight
Every year four local chefs duke it out to raise money for DC Central Kitchen to aid in their fight to end hunger
Much like the Japanese cooking show, Iron Chef, each chef will compete in a cook-off battle featuring a secret ingredient. Hopefully vile, disgusting, really disgusting, bordering on non-food ingredients will be used like they do on Iron Chef. Please hold the bulls’ balls or un-laid eggs.
This year’s competing chefs include:
- Todd Gray (Equinox/Watershed)
- Haidar Karoum (Proof/Estadio)
- Jeff Black (BlackSalt Restaurant Group/Pearl Dive Oyster Palace)
- Brian McBride (Blue Duck Tavern)
Chefs will be judged by a panel including Ted Allen of Food Network’s Chopped, award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan and host of Simply Ming, Ming Tsai.
Last year reformed bad boy c
elebrity chef and host of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain will be returning as the host and Jose Andres will be serving as the chair of the event. In addition to the chef competition, more than 60 local restaurants will be serving a variety of tasting items.
When: November 10, 2011 – doors open at 6PM
Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW – Washington, DC 20004
Tickets: $200 — available online at www.capitalfoodfight.org
Columbus Day Weekend: Discover Lost Society! (10/9/11)
Get lost over Columbus Day Weekend!
Dinner at 6, Party at 10
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Lost Society
2001 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 618-8868
Ages 21+
More info at lostsociety-dc.com
Music by DC fan-favorite DJ Saam
Meet, Greet, Eat, and Dance!
This Columbus Day, you’re invited to come discover Lost Society, the U Street Corridor’s hottest nightlife spot! Featuring two upstairs floors — a main dining room and a top floor lounge that opens to an outdoor deck — soak in the sights, sounds, and tastes of this sophisticated venue. Boasting a delicious dinner menu and modern Victorian atmosphere, Lost Society is a place to meet and greet, eat, and dance!
Public Bar
- Venue Type: Sports Bar, Restaurant, Lounge
- Estimated Size: 400 people
- Amenities: Rooftop, kitchen, 40 TVs
- Cover Charge: None
- Hours: Sun: 11am – 2am, M – Th: 4pm – 2am, Fri/Sat, 11am – 3am
- Dress Code: Casual
- Age Requirement: 21+
- Location: Midtown
- Address:1214 18th Street Washington DC 20036. (202) 223 2300
- Website: www.publicbardc.com
- Atmosphere: The king of DC sports bars. What was once the wildly popular Club Five has now been artfully transformed to a sports lover’s paradise. There are so many TV’s and projectors it’s like the walls themselves are coming at you in high definition. Multiple floors provide bar, lounge and rooftop settings to watch your team(s). Public is the choice for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, boxing, UFC and NCAA events in DC. Sundays in the Fall and the month of March are especially nuts! Public is a serious nightclub as well, with DJ’s spinning dance and top 40 on the weekends. Hungry? This DC sports bar offers a varied menu and a great selection of beer including a monthly rotation of 4 regional drafts.
Venue Overview
Upon entry, you’ll immediately notice epic quotes from sports legends painted on the walls. Gretzky, Jordan, Ali and more. It sets the tone for the best sports bar in DC.
The first level, which is really the second floor of the building, houses a kitchen, booths, tables and to the right opens up into a loft style bar area with at least 20 TVs showcasing everything from NBA to CONCACAF to UFC. The U-shaped bar allows patrons to view any number of games no matter where they stand. The atmosphere is laid back and definitely jovial.
The main room at Public features over 20 televisions and a massive projector. Beyond the bar is booth/table seating. Above is a spacious lounge with VIP-style booths and a view of the main floor TVs and project. Above everything is a 2-sided roof with 2 bars, more televisions and possibly a grill? At least we smelled grilling, which was pretty awesome! Public’s rooftop is an extremely popular spot to hold corporate happy hours!
Specials
- Happy Hour: M – F, 4-8 and all day Thursday feat. $2 Dom, $3 Imp, and $4 Rails.
- Monday: $5 stadium burgers
- Tuesday: 1/2 price wings (10 or 20)
- Wednesday: 1/2 price appetizers, $4 Svedka cocktails 8pm – close
- Thursday: $5 wraps
- Saturday & Sunday: $2 PBR, $3 Miller Lite, Beer Tubes $30-$35, 10 wings $.25 ($.25 for each additional 5 wings) & $5 Stadium Burgers! Special ends at 10pm
Team Affiliations
NFL, Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers
NBA, Washington Wizards
NHL, Washington Capitals
MLB, Washington Nationals
NCAAF, Iowa Hawkeyes
English Premiere League, Manchester United
Latest Updates from Public
Photo Tour: 1st Floor
Photo Tour: Lounge
Photo Tour: Roof
What do YOU think?
How was your DC nightlife experience with Public? Share your feedback below!
The owners of these venues often read and reply. Your thoughts will be taken seriously if they are honest and constructive. If you had a bad experience, explain what could be improved. If you had a great time, explain what made it great.
Feedback that does not fit within these guidelines will not be approved.
Win a 4-course Champagne dinner for 2 from CoCo Sala
To celebrate their 3-year anniversary, our neighbors at Coco Sala are giving away a free dinner for 2! All you have to do is comment on their post by the end of the day on Sunday (May 15th 2011) with your favorite CoCo Sala experience!
They’re also having a celebration right now (Thursday) to mark the occasion in style, complete with complimentary champagne and the works. Their food is really fantastic, so go ahead, indulge yourself!
From their Facebook pagec:
“Thanks to all of our loyal guests & friends, Co Co. Sala will be celebrating its 3rd Anniversary this Thursday! #DC Our celebration wouldn’t be complete without those who have continuously showered us with love & support. Please stop by Thursday between 4pm-9pm, tell your bartender/server “Happy Anniversary Co Co. Sala” & receive a complimentary glass of Bubbly. Here’s to many more years filled with amazing friends like you!”
More info:
www.cocosala.com
www.facebook.com/cocosala
Preview of Lost Society Restaurant and Lounge in DC
UPDATE 6/10/2011: Construction is nearing completion, see NEW PICS OF LOST SOCIETY
Lost Society, set to open very soon in the thriving 14th and U neighborhood, is a boutique restaurant and lounge that fully intends to bring back the lost art of making drinks and really good steaks. With real mixologists and gourmet chefs, they’re taking it seriously. And for good reason too– It’ll be the first steak-centric restaurant in the neighborhood.
Set in a casual atmosphere amidst the almost opulent French decor, big windows, rich fabrics, and deep colors, patrons will find a pleasant dining atmosphere on the main floor. A large square bar sits in the middle of the room and comfortable restaurant seating fills the room. Its an inviting space that looks classy and upscale, but isn’t pretentious or stuffy. Its quite laid back.
The white-walled lounge is upstairs with glass chandeliers hanging over a sizable bar, paintings on the walls, and a nice DJ booth. Its a place where the music will be part of the ambiance, not blasting patrons on a dancefloor. Its not a nightclub. Its a great feel for the more mature crowd that frequents the lounges in the 14th and U district.
The big draw to Lost Society is the rooftop patio. The building is on a prominent corner high up, and from the top you get a great view of Capitol Hill. There are long banquettes, pillows, high bar chairs, and a little quiet music. Half of the deck is indoors, with a bar inside so that you can enjoy the space even if its raining. The indoor half has several large french doors that open up to the magnificent patio. Throw in a little music, and this spot becomes quite the destination for the DC lounge crowd.
Knowing the area and the crowd was important to the concept development and design. Partner Dave Karim, a DC nightlife veteran with well over 20 years of experience here in DC, knows the area well and made sure that this venue would match the area and would be a welcome addition to growing neighborhood. The atmosphere, mood, and vibe of Lost Society is similar to those of neighboring locations. Mature, laid back, upscale, modern, and appealing to the audience that frequents the area.
But by being the only steak-centric restaurant in the neighborhood (I’m drooling just thinking about the menu), and along with that killer rooftop, Lost Society will certainly not be just another face in the crowd. They’ll be open 7 nights a week, starting with dinner at 5pm and rolling through till 2am on weekdays, 3am on weekends.
They’ll be opening very soon, so keep an eye out for updates!
Website: www.lostsociety-dc.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lostsocietydc
¿ Do you want free Chipotle ?
NBC is giving away free Chipotle food to anyone who watches a short promo on Facebook for the upcoming show America’s Next Great Restaurant.
Participants get a buy-one, get-one-free coupon to Chipotle. The chain’s founder and CEO, Steve Ells, is one of four investors in the show.
Customers who print out the coupon can get a free Chipotle meal, including a burrito, tacos or a bowl with the purchase of another meal. The promotion ends March 6.
Chipotle is also running an in-store texting promo offering a chance to get a catered burrito party. Anyone who texts “ANGR” (America’s Next Great Restaurant) at any Chipotle location will have a chance to win.
The new show premieres March 6 and pits 21 contestants against each other as a panel of judges decide whose restaurant is the best. The winner gets to “fully savor his/her great American dream of launching his/her own restaurant chain,” according to an NBC rep.
Win FREE BOTTLE SERVICE or DINNER
A new promotion that won’t redefine DC nightlife, but will make for some damn happy customers at Ultrabar & Barcode each week.
Here’s the deal:
Every week you see photographers throughout DC taking photos at the hottest venues. Every week you see these pictures on Facebook. You know this already. Here’s where things get interesting…
Every Sunday we’ll post pictures of the 10 best-dressed people at one of DC’s hottest venues. The person with the most ‘likes’ by the following Friday will receive either a free bottle at Ultrabar or $100 for dinner at Barcode!
When the pictures get posted, all you have to do is ‘like’ whomever you think has the most style and stays fly!
3 Reasons to Love Thursdays at Barcöde
Barcöde, the latest addition to Washington, DC’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scenes, is the perfect place to spend your Thursday evenings.
DJ Stylus Chris :: He’s held a Vegas residency, been the official DJ for the Nationals, had a hip-hop track featured on the X-games, been on world tours as a choreographer/dancer and is currently developing a DJ program with Panorama resident Geometrix for the Bach to Rock music school chain.-
The Atmosphere :: Sleek, laid back and cool. Whether you want to dance, hang out at the bar, chill on a couch in the lounge or enjoy the heated outdoor patio, Barcöde gives you options with style.
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The Kitchen is Open Late :: Feel free to enjoy Barcöde’s nouveau American menu until midnight! Especially good is the salmon tartare and brick oven pizzas (we suggest pesto with prosciutto on top!)
Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
1101 17th Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC 20036
(202) 955-9001
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When it comes to DC restaurants and DC nightlife, Barcöde satisfies every desire. Come in this Thursday and see for yourself!
An inside look at Barcöde, DC’s newest Restaurant, Bar, Lounge!
Located in the heart of the corporate section of downtown DC on the corner of 17th and L, Barcode Restaurant, Bar, Lounge is already creating quite a stir among all the DC Restaurants, DC Bars, and DC Lounges because of its unique nature. By day, its an upscale restaurant and bar perfect for a quick lunch or happy hour after work. By night, its a luxurious bar & lounge that’s great as a dinner and cocktails destination or just a place to get wine and cheese. Late at night, its a great place to lounge, hang out, and party in style.
Inside, you’ll find Marble bartops, Leather seats, 10 HD TVs, Heated outdoor patio, Hardwood accents, Glass walls, LED lighting, and candlelit tables. With the simple touch of a button, the entire venue changes color as thousands of LEDs throughout the walls, ceilings, and floors change colors, flooding the room with brilliant light in a dazzling display of technology. And yet even with all these refinements, cutting edge effects, and upscale amenities, its still a place where you can always find the big sports games on the TVs. Its a place you’ll have to see to believe.
What To Eat
The first thing you’ll notice when you see the barcode menu is that this is no ordinary bar menu. If you’re looking for something to snack on while watching the game or enjoying a few beers with coworkers, try the Avocado Dip with parmesan cheese, dry tomatoes, and fresh oven bread cracker or the Grilled Calamari with spicy olive oil, roasted garlic, and lemon. You could also go with a glass of wine and the Fontina Melted Cheese and Fresh Bread.
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If you’re looking for a real meal, Barcode’s got you covered. Try the Beef Strip Loin or the Grilled Salmon. Both of which are delicately seasoned and flame grilled to perfection for an intense mouth watering flavor. The Pesto Pasta is also a great choice, lightly seasoned with basil, its a guaranteed hit. If you’re up for something simple, get the Barcode Pizza, made the way you like it in our real brick pizza oven from fresh dough made right here at Barcode.
Happy Hour at Barcode is also ridiculous, with Half Price Beer, Wine, and Rail Drinks, the place gets packed with nearby office workers looking to blow off some steam after a long day in the office. It runs daily from 4pm – 7pm, and has already become a staple in the neighborhood after only a few short weeks. There’s even a heated outdoor patio to sit back and enjoy with friends when the weather is nice.
There’s also late night entertainment with DJs and performers playing in the Lounge! Tuesdays feature Glow Presents: Saeed Younan, Thursdays feature the sounds of Chris Stiles, Fridays showcase DJ Saam, and Saturdays have DJ Kam. All the nightlife events are strictly 21+, no dress code, no cover charge. The best part about the late night events is that the Kitchen is open ’till 12am, which means you can drink, party, and dine late into the night!
Barcode is a pretty impressive spot. Where else in DC can you find a single venue that is a fantastic spot for a quick lunch, then a perfect happy hour bar, then a great dinner and cocktails destination, then a full-fledged bar and lounge? Only Barcode.
Open Daily: Noon – 2am (weekdays), 5pm – 3am (weekends)
Kitchen: Open ’till 12am
Happy Hour: 4pm – 7pm, Half off all beer, wines, and rail drinks.
Location: 1101 17th Street NW Washington DC (Entrance is on L street, next to the coffee shop)
Website: www.barcodedc.com
Barcode: DC Restaurants, DC Lounges, DC Bars
