DC lunch recommendation

[Vespasia]

I'm very needy this week! 

I found out that an old flame friend is in DC for work so I am going down to meet up with him tomorrow. We need to stay within 30 minutes or so of his hotel, which is around M and 16th. We may also go to the Spy Museum.

Where should I take an Australian for lunch in that general area? 

[redheadbaker]

Not from DC myself, but when I visited a few years ago, I had a great meal at Founding Farmers. It's just under a mile from M and 16th.

[suzyp]

Jaleo is my favorite restaurant. It's around the corner-ish from the Spy Museum (Spanish tapas).

[Vespasia]

Oct 14, 2015 13:25:45 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Not from DC myself, but when I visited a few years ago, I had a great meal at Founding Farmers. It's just under a mile from M and 16th.

I've been wanting to go there forever! 

I suppose I should let him pick. 

[mbcdefg]

graffiatodc.com/ 

They have a prix fixe "express lunch" if you are in a hurry. 

[anonymous]

i love, love, love raskia. graffiato is supposed to be very good. zatinya and proof and close to spy museum, i think.

[mrshandy]

How much are you looking to spend?

Rasika would be my pick, but Zaytinya, Graffiato, Proof, and Poste are good as well.

I would do reservations at Rasika.

[firedancer10288]

Another rec for Founding Farmers. The lobster Mac and cheese was delicious!

[earlgreyhot]

If you are heading to the Spy Museum you should check out one of the Penn Quarter spots. Jaleo is good, but there's also a Peruvian-Chinese place that is really good. Same chef as Jaleo.

The very best margarita in the city is at Oyamel. It has salty foam on top.

[BirdGirl]

Best place by the Spy Museum is Zaytinya. I think Jaleo and Oyamel are way overrated. Rasika is great too, but I don't know that you'll get a reservation for tomorrow.

[litasail]

Lincoln is great and very close to his hotel.

[earlgreyhot]

Oct 14, 2015 18:45:32 GMT -5 @mx said:

Another place close to the spy museum is Daikaya--excellent ramen. I was sad my jury service ended and I couldn't eat there every day any more.

More casual, but so amazing is Red Apron which is I think on D?

I've never heard of either of the places you recommended, but am going to try both of them soon!

[earlgreyhot]

Oct 14, 2015 17:54:08 GMT -5 litasail said:

Lincoln is great and very close to his hotel.

I am really close to Lincoln but never been. Huh.

[Vespasia]

I think we're headed to Founding Farmers but I will report back! Lots of options sound great so saving them for next time I go down with MH.

[bears]

Oct 14, 2015 16:52:05 GMT -5 earlgreyhot said:

If you are heading to the Spy Museum you should check out one of the Penn Quarter spots. Jaleo is good, but there's also a Peruvian-Chinese place that is really good. Same chef as Jaleo.

The very best margarita in the city is at Oyamel. It has salty foam on top.

The menu at the Peruvian-Chinese place was overwhelming--I could barely focus to read it.  

Oyamel was really good, we went there Saturday night. 

[anonymous]

Oct 14, 2015 18:57:53 GMT -5 @mx said:

Oct 14, 2015 18:53:41 GMT -5 earlgreyhot said:

I've never heard of either of the places you recommended, but am going to try both of them soon!

The porkstrami sandwich at Red Apron is probably a week's worth of saturated fat, but it is insanely delicious. 

Is red apron on the other side of The Partisan? I thought partisan was so over rated