Broke and Hungry
The Washingtonian did a fine job with its list of 100 Best Restaurants. It looks great, and it’s fun to read. Just for kicks, I started counting the restaurants labeled “inexpensive.” I figured there wouldn’t be that many. And, yes, there aren’t that many in the top half of the list, but there are 11 restaurants where you can dine for $55 or less per person, including tax and a 20% tip. That seems like a fair amount. What’s unfortunate, though, is that only two of them are in the District (Kotobuki and 2 Amys). Yet more evidence that if you want to dine well and cheaply, you have to go to the suburbs. If you want a local haunt where you can dine at regularly, you’re kind of screwed. Anyone have good, cheap places you love in the city that didn’t make the list?
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January 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Most people think its expensive but Sushi Ko(Wisconsin Ave.) is realtively inexpensive if you have 3 rolls and and appetizer. That should be enough for 2. Logan’s Tavern on P street across from Whole Foods is really good but more in the 30/pp range. There’s also an Ethiopian place on the corner of 14 and P that is good and not too pricey.
January 10th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Man, I love Tonic in Mount Pleasant on a regular basis. Sandwiches are 8-9 bucks, and entrees are 13-15, with specials all the time.
January 10th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Steak & Egg 4700 Wisconsin Ave NW
Great food, very inexpensive. More of a diner than a restaurant!
Breakfast served ALL day! Great menu. Open 24 hours! Even Holidays!
January 11th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Stoney’s
January 11th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Kenny’s Smokehouse on Capitol Hill
One platter feeds two — & costs about $10 bucks. Not healthy but reliably tasty. Some seating inside and on their patio but in warm weather youre better served picnicking in Stanton or Lincoln Park
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kennys-smokehouse-washington#hrid:xY1ZYSHLPdBbX4hG_5Un1w/query:kenny’s