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2005 Fall Dining Guide
By Tom Sietsema
Washington Post Magazine
Sunday, October 16, 2005
*** (out of four stars)
Even before they taste
a morsel of food, people who have never visited this coolly glamorous
restaurant are in for a
few surprises. First, who could imagine an expense-account restaurant
in a suburban office park? Second, the stone walkway that leads from
the valet attendant to the glass entranceway passes by a pool stocked
with lively orange fish. And then there's the lake view -- in Falls Church,
no less. The dining room is lovely, all glass windows, warm wood, never-ending
ceilings and chairs wrapped in tangerine- or eggplant-colored fabric.
Solicitous waiters in elegant suits look after your every whim, and they
know the menu as if they'd written it themselves. Jonathan Krinn's food
frequently lives up to the grand introduction. The chef's calamari and
zucchini tempura are light as air, and his steak tartare unites great
raw beef with house-made ketchup infused with brandy. Both appetizers
are delicious. Stars among the main courses might include a saffron-perfumed
risotto dimpled with sweet clams, or a heartier plate of pork loin with
a foamy sauce of meat stock, tomato and vinegar reduction -- "and
veal brains," a waiter confides -- offered with pirogi. The tabs
will remind you of New York, but so will the sophistication.
**** - Superb
Posted by bgs on Aug 28, 2005
While the service was a bit slow at the start...they made up for it with
great suggestions for meals as well as drinks. From start to finish one
of the best meals I have had in awhile...on top of it I was celebrating
my birthday and they made the night even better with an amazing desert
(caution save room for the orange cotton candy and other treats post
desert). Now will you build a 2941 DC so I can enjoy that wine list!
**** - A
Memorable Evening
Posted by lhglenn on Jul 28, 2005
I had gotten a promotion, and I wanted to treat my husband to a very
special evening. Wow! It was more than I could have hoped for. We are
long-time residents of Washington. My husband's favorite was Le Lion
D'Or in the days when he was hosting me. 2941 is different, but in
so many ways better, as far as I am concerned. First it is gorgeous.
But
man(woman)does not live by looks alone. Our meals were exquisite and
the wines a perfect complement. The service was both friendly and efficient.
We will return again soon!
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