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Old 01-22-2012, 03:26 PM
 
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I'm trying to find a unique/cool restaurant/bar to take someone for their birthday. I'm from San Diego and there's all kinds of places that have cool themes, like a giant grill where you cook your own steak, mini golf with a restaurant, the booths are the back seats of old cars, etc.

I've been to H St Country Club in DC and that place is pretty awesome. What are other places in NOVA and DC that fall along these lines? They definately don't have to be fancy, just really awesome to experience.

Most of these places that I've found are hard to find if you try to do a general internat search so I definately need A LOT of help!!!
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Old 01-22-2012, 03:47 PM
 
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I'm trying to find a unique/cool restaurant/bar to take someone for their birthday. I'm from San Diego and there's all kinds of places that have cool themes, like a giant grill where you cook your own steak, mini golf with a restaurant, the booths are the back seats of old cars, etc.

I've been to H St Country Club in DC and that place is pretty awesome. What are other places in NOVA and DC that fall along these lines? They definately don't have to be fancy, just really awesome to experience.

Most of these places that I've found are hard to find if you try to do a general internat search so I definately need A LOT of help!!!
Themed restaurant Washington, DC

I know a lot of people like Eatonville. I'd fast for a week first.

In NoVa, I might try a churrascaria in Tysons or a Korean BBQ joint in Annandale. I'd fast for a week again.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/chima-brazil...orner?dfp_ex=1
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Old 01-22-2012, 04:02 PM
 
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DC has a number of Ethiopian restaurants that are pretty unique. If you aren't familiar with Ethiopian food, it is served on communal plates and you use spongy bread called injera to scoop up the fun. It is a fun eating experience, especially if you haven't tried Ethiopian before. My favorite inexpensive Ethiopian place is Meskerem. I think Etete is also very popular and a bit more upscale.
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:33 PM
 
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I spend a lot of time in Brazil and am familiar with churrascarias in both the U.S. and Brazil. I've been to two types in the U.S., including the greater DC area: those with high quality and high prices, and those with lower qualitya nd lower prices. It's all-you-can eat, so they obviously have to charge a fair amount due to those who eat a lot. For some, it's unique enough and fun enough to warrant the cost. Hint: don't fill up on salads, appertizers, etc., and if they bring cheaper cuts of meat around first, tell them what cuts you want. I'd find an Ethiopian restaurant more enjoyable, but to each their own.
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:29 PM
 
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Occidental Grill
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Morrison Clark Inn
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:59 PM
 
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El Pollo Rico. $15 gets you a piping hot, fresh-off-the-rack (whole) Peruvian chicken, along with your choice of two sides.



prettyugly.: Back to DC
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:53 PM
 
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Chipotle
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:56 PM
 
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El Pollo Rico. $15 gets you a piping hot, fresh-off-the-rack (whole) Peruvian chicken, along with your choice of two sides.



prettyugly.: Back to DC
I love this place.

My dad use to know the founder of the company who was previously a PhD in mechanical engineering.
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:58 PM
 
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Chipotle
Really?
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Old 01-23-2012, 03:03 PM
 
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I spend a lot of time in Brazil and am familiar with churrascarias in both the U.S. and Brazil. I've been to two types in the U.S., including the greater DC area: those with high quality and high prices, and those with lower qualitya nd lower prices. It's all-you-can eat, so they obviously have to charge a fair amount due to those who eat a lot. For some, it's unique enough and fun enough to warrant the cost. Hint: don't fill up on salads, appertizers, etc., and if they bring cheaper cuts of meat around first, tell them what cuts you want. I'd find an Ethiopian restaurant more enjoyable, but to each their own.
Do you know what happened to the chaurrascaria on 355 by the clearchannel building?
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