Graduation meal near UMCP?

[Anonymous]

My friend is completing her master's degree at UMCP in May. Both of her parents died in the last year, and there are a group of us who want to plan a really nice celebration for her after the ceremony. Does anyone have a suggestion of a nice place within about a 30 minute drive? We'd like to stay in the range of $50 or less pp with some drinks included in that. TIA.

[Anonymous]

Bus boys and poets
Tara Thai
- not exceptional places but close to CP

[Anonymous]

Hank's in Hyattsville is nice -

http://www.hankseats.com/main/index.cfm

[Anonymous]

I haven't been recently, but thought of Mrs. K's Toll House.

[Anonymous]

Rays in DTSS? And since you're willing to drive 30 mins, you could really go just abou anywhere in DC (although Upper NW would be a pain). What about Zaytinya?

[Anonymous]

I live in College Park, and this is a perpetual issue for us (where to find nice restaurants nearby). Our go-to is typically Busboys and Poets. There's also a decent restaurant in the UMUC Marriott on campus. Oh, and Adele's on campus is fine as well.

I would not recommend Hank's; if you want that type of food, I'd opt for Franklin's. And the last time I went to Mrs. K's Toll House, the food was bland, over-salted, and seemed targeted to the elderly.

There are a lot more options in DTSS. We ate at 8407 Kitchen Bar this past weekend and thought it was pretty good.

That's nice of you to plan a celebration for your friend. I'm sure she'll appreciate it regardless of where you end up.

[Anonymous]

My vote would be Republic in Takoma Park:
http://www.republictakoma.com/

It's owned by the Black family--Black Market Bistro, Black Salt, Addies (RIP), etc.