Spork and Knife

It’s that time of year again!  In just a few days the city’s restaurants will open their doors and offer patrons a taste of their menus at a fraction of the regular prices. 

I still maintain that RW is a wonderful opportunity to try out new restaurants, take chances on dishes and is beneficial for the city.  I will however add a few notes to my thoughts on this foodie holiday. 

First off,

When making your reservations keep in mind that the fixed prices are $20.08 for lunch and $30.08 for dinner.  Skip restaurants where you can normally get out of the door with a bill for under those amounts.  This is a chance to try places that are a splurge.  A $60 lunch at Charlie Palmers or Tosca isn’t the norm for most, but when you can walk away with a bill for $20…that’s another story.      

Check for restaurants that offer their full or close-to-full menu.  You will get a better idea of what the restaurant offers and whether or not you’d like to come back.

Some restaurants offer the RW prices for longer than a week.  A few that come to mind, Dino (extended for one month) and Farrah Olivia (extended for 2 weeks).  For a list of others head to D.C. Foodies.  They have a wonderful and comprehensive guide to this year’s RW, including links to menus.  

To check out the places involved head to the official Restaurant Week website or opentable to see what reservations you and your dining companions can snag.

 As for me.  I’ve decided not to book 10,000 reservations spots like I have in the past.  $30 is still $30 and can add up quickly.  I’ll be making one stop this year and am very excited to see how a very buzzed about restaurant fares during this busy week.  I will report back with my findings. 

 Happy dining everyone!