danfishe

I think Courthouse/Clarendon--in fact, anywhere on the Orange Line--are going to be impossible for 2 people on that budget.

That's what I figured--nothing in D.C.--what if I'm willing to drive an hour or two into Virginia? Anything there? Thanks

I am looking for a traditional southern breakfast spot in D.C. or NoVa. On the assumption that one is more likely to be found furhter out in Va, I am willing to drive a bit into Va. I'm looking for somthing along the lines of Monells or Lovelace in Nashville--large tables, communal dining, ham and biscuts, etc. Thanks.

Thanks. We will try out Johnny Boy's for sure. Any other suggestions, on the Salt Lick level you describe, would be appreciated. I am planning to make a trip down to Wilson NC the first weekend I can.

We will be moving to Northern Virginia next month, and would love reccomendations on authentic cue in the area. We'd be willing to drive up to a couple of hours for some really good stuff. We have previously lived in Austin and Nashville and so have at least a passing familiarity with the genre. Thanks!

Will the flow/traffic control or space be different than last year? I have enjoyed the event very much in the past, but the traffic problem has gotten progressively worse.

They did not have the rabbit the night I was there.

We went there for dinner last night. It was really excellent and quite the find. The menu is very strong on wild game and exotic dishes you will not see elsewhere. I started with a smoked elk carpaccio which was really nice--good smokey flavor to the elk. For the entree I had himalayan yak fillet, which was cooked medium rare and sliced into small peices with a au gratin potato side. My gf had lobster mac & cheese to start and crab cake for main--also excellent. Long and inexpensive wine list (we each had a good glass of Merlot for $6). Very friendly waitstaff and owner, who was eager to tell us about the place. They other dishes that looked yummy were the buffalo meatloaf and ostrich fillet for the main and alligator etouffee and gumbo for starters. The bread was also excellent, similar to Lupa's actually. The only negatives were that the tap water should have had ice (or been colder) and that the greens served with the elk could do with a different dressing. But, overall, it was a real discovery and I look forward to going again soon, and checking out the additional wild game specials that they have. The entire meal, including 20% tip, was around $85 or so, which is VERY reasonable in my opinion (the yak dish was $27). Menu below: http://menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp...d=0&cuisineid=0