Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 19:03     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
Village Bistro in Rosslyn - in the same plaza as Ray's Hell Burger. French bistro cuisine, NOT a chain restaurant, highly rated on Tripadvisor. The plaza has parking for patrons.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 13:55     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
screwtop? if she likes wine
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 13:45     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here….Ok wow, 11:34, we must live nearby. I think I'm looking for something like Cafe Asia--a little elegant (but where to park…)

With the kids (not on Friday), I'll be taking her to Lost Dog or maybe the Lebanese T or the Thai place (all in Westover) they are our go-to places.

I don't quite want as casual as Bayou.

I didn't like Red Hot and Blue--I don't want dark and cozy, I want light and cozy.

Not heard of Green Pig or Busboys/Poets!

I know she likes dim sum, but the kids and I tried Pearl (Falls Church) one weekday when they got out of school early, and it was not good. So bad, in fact that I didn't' finish my har gow (shrimp dumplings) which--well, it had to taste pretty bad for me not to finish a dumpling! This is confusing to me because my friend said it was the best in the area, and DCUM folks also say it's great. Maybe because it was a weekday at lunch?

I've got my Zagat's book and looking up everyone's suggestions, and will keep checking back. TIA!


Off day at HK pearl? Stick to weekend dim sum.


+1. Go on a weekend lunch!
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 13:44     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
I would definitely go to Shirlington and walk around if it's nice - it's super easy to get to from Arlington National. I don't particularly like any of the (mostly chain) restaurants in Pentagon City or Crystal City. Cheesetique would be my choice - I love going there with girlfriends.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 13:34     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
Anonymous wrote:For dim sum, try China Garden (Rosslyn) or Fortune (Falls Church). There is a seafood one out a little further on Rt 50 if you are hard core. Can't remember the name...

I'll try to think of more Cafe Asia type restaurants.

Is Talulla open for lunch?


Oops - no dim sum at Vinh Kee (chinese seafood restaurant)
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2013 13:28     Subject: Where to take my friend to lunch after we go to Arlington Natl Cemetery?
more ideas:
Carlyle Grand
Boulevard Woodgrill
Cassatt's (maybe too casual?)
Eventide (Sunday brunch)
Willow
Jaleo
Evening Star (Del Ray)
Bilbo Baggins (Old Town)