Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 15:43     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Not sure heathy and eating out are compatible but what about sushi?
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 15:36     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Anonymous wrote:Zaytinya is not all that special, but fairly contemporary and excellent healthy/lighter food, depending on how you order.
ya

+ 1 coming here to suggest Zaytinya
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 13:19     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
I like True Food Kitchen. I have always found the food to be good and they are good with allergies. There's also Seasons 52 although I don't think its especially healthy, maybe the portions are smaller.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 13:07     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Opal
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 12:57     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Rasika?
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 12:56     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
^^that should read Planta
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 12:52     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Plants in Bethesda is good! It’s a nice spot, has some delicious menu items and is plant based. Not that all plant-based is light & healthy, but they have several options that would fit the bill.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:51     Subject: Re:Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Anonymous wrote:Maybe Sababa?


Looks like dinner only, but interesting suggestion!
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:50     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Anonymous wrote:Yeah I've been to True Food three times (with other people who insisted on going) and I have found it absolutely terrible. Everything is just not quite right - too bland, too slimy, overcooked, etc. etc. Nothing ever just comes out and makes you think "wow this is good"


OP here - that sounds...not great. I really want the food to be delicious. PP, do you have anyplace you've tried that might be better? Saturday means some restaurants may be closed, so not sure where we should try.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:47     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Yeah I've been to True Food three times (with other people who insisted on going) and I have found it absolutely terrible. Everything is just not quite right - too bland, too slimy, overcooked, etc. etc. Nothing ever just comes out and makes you think "wow this is good"
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:46     Subject: Re:Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Anonymous wrote:I love True Food Kitchen. Maybe too casual to be considered special, but I love it.


I've eaten at True Food at least 3 times, and each time my food came out too salty. I've tried!
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:46     Subject: Re:Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Maybe Sababa?
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:39     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
Zaytinya is not all that special, but fairly contemporary and excellent healthy/lighter food, depending on how you order.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:19     Subject: Re:Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
I love True Food Kitchen. Maybe too casual to be considered special, but I love it.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2023 11:17     Subject: Special but healthy restaurant, downtown DC
I have a friend coming into town on a Saturday and am excited to take her for a celebratory lunch. She prefers healthy/lighter food; I really want a special, contemporary restaurant, too. Does not need to be trendy. Bonus if in friendship heights or Cleveland park area. Thank you for recommendations!