Gallery Pl – Chinatown
900 7th St NW (b/t N I St & N Massachusetts Ave) Washington, DC 20001
www.pingpongdimsum.us/
This is no ordinary dim sum house. If you want to experience dim sum for dinner this is the place to go. The place is huge, elegant and bold, with notes of dark wood and smashingling contemporary.It is definitively an attractive establishment that does an excellent job of luring “innocent” urbinites into its premises. Needless to say the place is sexy, but loud as loud can get. The acoustics in this place are desperately aggravating. You can barely hear the person next to you or across from you. I felt like I needed a microphone in this place in order to converse with anyone. This is definitively not the place for a first date or a romantic date at all, as you won’t get any conversation done.
Another downfall is the lack of valet parking. It is one of the most obvious things I expect when you are in a location that is so overtrafficked and supposedly to an above than avarage stablishment. So, I highly recommend taking a cab in.
Reservations are merely a suggestion as we were seated approximately 1 hour or more after our reservation. So, if you are a timely person, expect to chill at the bar for a good while. (who knows if this is a sale scheme.)
I must say that even thoug the food is delicious, it cannot remotely compare to the authentic flavors of a dim sum house where the dim sum is brought to you in carts. Technically the idea behind Ping Pong is turning dim sum into tapas and overcharge for it. Additionally the portions are so small that I can guarantee you that by the end of the night you will be starving again.
Regarding the impressevely stocked bar. I must insist that we are not in NYC and that paying comparable NYC prices in Washington Dc is absurd, unless you are in one of the best restaurants in town, or you just don’t care to be robben blindly.
Now if you are into overspending, flashiness and loud places where you just want to look good and not really care about the conversation….this is the place for you.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Pho 75
1721 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 525-7355
One of the first Pho places in the area, has been in business for over 20 something years…and this is why…
The only thing sold here is Pho….the specialty is PHO, the menu is comprised of only PHO!
This is a no bullshit Pho place, PHO PHO PHO and nothing else, well drinks…(you have to drink right?)
The Pho is delivious and the service is prompt . Always packed this place creates lines..
Only negative its they do not have hot chili sauce.
Otherwise close to perfection.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 525-7355
One of the first Pho places in the area, has been in business for over 20 something years…and this is why…
The only thing sold here is Pho….the specialty is PHO, the menu is comprised of only PHO!
This is a no bullshit Pho place, PHO PHO PHO and nothing else, well drinks…(you have to drink right?)
The Pho is delivious and the service is prompt . Always packed this place creates lines..
Only negative its they do not have hot chili sauce.
Otherwise close to perfection.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-4053
Have you ever been to place where you feel you are in a different country? Well!!!! Welcome to Germany BABY!! The front bar is stunningly constructed with old mohogany that gives you an instantaneous feeling of being in a bar in a small town in Germany where you go get a couple pints. Now, there is more.... the outside patio is where the action is. A huge tent covers the main patio just in case of torrential rains, 'cause you know we have so many of those...*wink*...I think is more for keeping from the sun and not scorching while you are indeed enjoying that pint. Large screen TVs surround the walls and give you an opportunity to catch your favorite game at any time. The bier comes in different sizes... Up to a litre...well at least that is what I have. Their main specialties are german biers and the do offer a large variate of that.....and superb authentic German food and of course outstandingly thoughtful service!!!
Definitively a must visit!
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-4053
Have you ever been to place where you feel you are in a different country? Well!!!! Welcome to Germany BABY!! The front bar is stunningly constructed with old mohogany that gives you an instantaneous feeling of being in a bar in a small town in Germany where you go get a couple pints. Now, there is more.... the outside patio is where the action is. A huge tent covers the main patio just in case of torrential rains, 'cause you know we have so many of those...*wink*...I think is more for keeping from the sun and not scorching while you are indeed enjoying that pint. Large screen TVs surround the walls and give you an opportunity to catch your favorite game at any time. The bier comes in different sizes... Up to a litre...well at least that is what I have. Their main specialties are german biers and the do offer a large variate of that.....and superb authentic German food and of course outstandingly thoughtful service!!!
Definitively a must visit!
Carmine's
425 7th St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 737-7770
Carmine is located walking distance of the Chinatown district. Beware that finding parking around there is just a monstrous disaster. Opt for the valet...The establishment is huge but a mere replica of a Maggianos for slightly more money (due to the location I guess).
The food...generic Americanized Italian lacking a certain flare a certain creativity...and a certain authenticity. Sorry, but having lived in Italy for many years has made me a picky eater when it comes to Italian cuisine.
The calamari were just way too overcooked and squid size was miniscule....Maybe it should be called baby calamari.
The food is good, don't get me wrong and it's served family style and you cannot beat the humongous portions. Great for a large group that likes to share.
Their house wines are a delish, made directly from the family vineyard.
The service was quite attentive, as they kept my glass quite filled...*wink*
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 737-7770
Carmine is located walking distance of the Chinatown district. Beware that finding parking around there is just a monstrous disaster. Opt for the valet...The establishment is huge but a mere replica of a Maggianos for slightly more money (due to the location I guess).
The food...generic Americanized Italian lacking a certain flare a certain creativity...and a certain authenticity. Sorry, but having lived in Italy for many years has made me a picky eater when it comes to Italian cuisine.
The calamari were just way too overcooked and squid size was miniscule....Maybe it should be called baby calamari.
The food is good, don't get me wrong and it's served family style and you cannot beat the humongous portions. Great for a large group that likes to share.
Their house wines are a delish, made directly from the family vineyard.
The service was quite attentive, as they kept my glass quite filled...*wink*
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
Located in an upcoming neighborhood, this place is a little diamond in the rough. I have been a couple times here now and I must say this place is fun fun fun. This place is tricky as from the outside it looks just like another row house...but it sports two huge levels and a huge patio. Attracting neighborhood urbinites of different backgrounds, this place has lots to offer. The bartenders are extremely friendly. The music is always hopping and the bar has a wide selection of beers that will make your eyes pop! Beware though is cash only, but an atm is conveniently located in the premises.
Friday, October 08, 2010
HomeMade Pizza Co
1522 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 588-0808
To me ...the idea is almost unheard of...why would you go anywhere and order a raw pizza? I guess the urbanites need to feel like they are actually doing some cooking. This place prepares it and gives you the info on how to bake it. Can we really call this homemade? Come on now...its like getting something from the frozen section and slapping it in the oven and serving it as homemade. Really ?? I would immagine anyone would just walk to Whole Foods and get a "homemade" pizza there. The distance is about the same. You must be a pretty busy person to go for this, and if you are that busy you are probably better off ordering an already cooked pizza. As far as flavor goes? The pizza is superior than a frozen pie, but not as good as an actual pizza place (we are not talking pizza hut or Dominos)...and definitively not worth your buck.
Honestly this place is overrated and I am just quite shocked on how they are still in business.
Do yourself a favor, pick up something from Pizza Paradiso's!!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 588-0808
To me ...the idea is almost unheard of...why would you go anywhere and order a raw pizza? I guess the urbanites need to feel like they are actually doing some cooking. This place prepares it and gives you the info on how to bake it. Can we really call this homemade? Come on now...its like getting something from the frozen section and slapping it in the oven and serving it as homemade. Really ?? I would immagine anyone would just walk to Whole Foods and get a "homemade" pizza there. The distance is about the same. You must be a pretty busy person to go for this, and if you are that busy you are probably better off ordering an already cooked pizza. As far as flavor goes? The pizza is superior than a frozen pie, but not as good as an actual pizza place (we are not talking pizza hut or Dominos)...and definitively not worth your buck.
Honestly this place is overrated and I am just quite shocked on how they are still in business.
Do yourself a favor, pick up something from Pizza Paradiso's!!
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