Bonefish, Kingstowne, VA

I have been waiting to try Bonefish for about 3 years. It got such rave reviews from several people that when I heard one was opening near us, I jumped at the chance to go. We had a bit of wait so we took the children outside for about 15 minutes until our table was ready. We ordered the chicken eggroll appetizer which wasn't bad, but was a bit on the juicy side. To our great surprise our two year old loved it! My husband and I ordered drinks; a pomegranate martini for me and a raspberry mojito for him. Tsk, tsk....we strayed from our usual drink order and got burned. My pomegranate martini was more like cold syrup in a martini glass. I sent it back and went with my usual Grey Goose Martini with olives (dirty, this time). Oy! I think they got the vermouth and the vodka measures backwards! It was like I ordered a vermouth martini....not good. The raspberry mojito while very pretty was quite weak as well. OK, enough about the drinks.

The piping bread was served with olive oil, parsley, garlic, kalamata olives and parmesan cheese blended at the table. It was delicious!! I only allowed myself a small piece but would have gladly had it as an entree. Yes, it was THAT good.

This place is known for its fresh fish and choice of 3 sauces to accompany it. I ordered the rainbow trout and my husband got the sea bass. We both chose the Mediterranean sauce with capers. They were both good, but I thought the sea bass was better.

The bathrooms were lovely with lots of wood, real plants and artwork on the walls. The hand towels were in pretty baskets and the soap and overall smell of the place was pleasant. The water was hot and there was an open trashcan near the door.

Ten Penh, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC

I had a lunch date with my husband at Ten Penh last week. It was a beautiful day and work was slow, so we took a nice long leisurely lunch. About halfway through the lunch we realized we both left our wallets!! Fortunately for both of us, I am a bit disorganized and I had a credit card in the bottom of my purse that I had failed to put back in its rightful place. Had I been of the organized variety, it would have been back at the office inside the wallet which was inside a brown paper back in my office drawer. Really, don't ask. At any rate; we sat outside and once we realized we didn't have to wash dishes; we enjoyed a very nice lunch. We had the spring roll appetizer; nice and light but full of flavor. My husband enjoyed the steak salad and I had the vegetable hot pot. It was essentially vegetables in broth in an actual pot. It doesn't sound like much, but they managed to make it very tasty and enjoyable.

I checked out the bathrooms just before I left and took note of the well stocked bar on the way. The bathroom was a bit on the small side, but still very nice. It was very clean and thoughtfully decorated. The color scheme was deep red and black; one of my favorites. Pastels in bathrooms annoy me for some reason. The sink was nice and the stalls were impeccably clean. One draw back is that they need a trashcan near the door (see bottom pic). As we all know some people don't wash their hands after a trip to the restroom and there are those of us who will open the door using a paper towel rather than using our nice newly washed hands. Unfortunately, some of us (not me) will leave the paper towel on the floor or elsewhere if there is not trash can near the door. I loved everything about Ten Penh; just add a trashcan near the door and it is on my top 10 list.

California Pizza Kitchen, Connecticutt Avenue, Washington, DC

Today my boss took me to one of my old favorites, California Pizza Kitchen. Back in the day when I was single and working at Pentagon City, I ate there so much I thought I should have my own booth with my name on it. At any rate, the menu has gotten much bigger and while I watch what I eat a lot more closely these days, I broke down and ordered a pizza. I figured since I was celebrating, I would get the Wild Mushroom Pizza. Man oh man was it good!! There were 4 different kinds of mushrooms, at least 2 cheeses and a ton of garlic. I washed all of those lovely calories down with a diet Mango Italian soda. I did at least skip the bread. I was happy to see some of my old favorites still on the menu; for example, the Kung Pao Spaghetti, Thai Chicken Pizza and the Sesame Ginger Chicken Dumplings. With all of those calories consumed, dessert was out of the question, but if I could have ordered I would have stuck with the Chocolate Soufflé Cake; another old favorite. We went in at 12:45 and the place was packed to the gills so I didn't expect the bathroom to be in great shape. I was very wrong! The bathroom was spotless and well stocked. There were two stalls and the larger one was equipped with a changing station. The soap was upgraded, the mirrors were large and the water was hot and forceful. There was a towel dispenser right next to the door with an open waste basket underneath. I was pleasantly pleased with CPK; it was very much like having lunch with an old friend who hasn’t changed a bit.

Citronelle, M Street, Washington, DC

Yesterday was the Lavatory Lady's 37th birthday! Yeah, I put it out there like that because as a child I promised myself I would never lie about my age. I also said I was going to move to California, become a Soul Train dancer and marry either Michael Jackson or Todd Bridges. Thank God, I've learned to make better promises to myself. At any rate, I’ve wanted to go Citronelle for about 3 years, but it is not one of those places that's friendly to everyone; meaning if you just want steak and potatoes this is not your spot. The evening started with a Grey Goose Martini. It was excellent. Not too much vermouth, very cold and strong. There a few ice crystals and the olives were not huge, but overall a very good drink. The menu changes constantly and is either 3 courses or 9 courses. We went with the 3 course for our table and a bottle of Champagne. The 4 of us were very happy with our entree choices which were salmon, cod, halibut and duck. The presentation of each was amazing! I won't go into details, but this restaurant was a wonderful experience and I would suggest it to anyone with open minded taste in food. They were aware that it was my birthday they provided an additional dessert plate with various choices for the table. The best dessert at the table was Chocolate 3 Ways, pictured below. I love this place and I will be back again, but it won't be because of the bathroom. The best or most important thing is that it was clean. There were floor to ceiling doors and a choice of cloth and paper towels. There was a pretty bouquet of fresh flowers on the basin, but the light fixture over the mirror was cracked. The worst part was the mysterious door leading to what could only be described as Freddy Krueger’s basement. It was too dark to take a picture, but that door should be locked during normal business hours. OK, I have bone to pick with my fellow patrons; while I think it is important for a restaurant to have an open trashcan by the door, I do not think it is appropriate to use a paper towel to open a door and leave the paper towel on the floor. I understand not wanting to touch a handle in the event that one of the more slovenly patrons did not wash their hands, but at least take the paper towel with you and hide it in your purse or something. At any rate, I really did enjoy my experience at Citronelle and I will not hesitate to go back for special occasions.

Clydes, Gallery Place, Washington DC

We went to Clyde’s of Gallery Place for Father’s Day and we were not disappointed. Yes, I know Father’s Day was quite some time ago, but those Lavatory Kids have been keeping this lady quite busy. I have been “off” of Clyde’s over the last couple of years because the one closest to me (Alexandria at Mark Center) is atrocious. I have tried to like it because Annandale is not exactly a hot spot for foodies, but to no avail. DC is only a 10 minute drive and worth every mile. At any rate, the Clyde’s name has been redeemed with our Father’s day visit.
I have to admit I am doing this post based on memory as I was busy keeping the my two year old entertained while making sure my 5 year old was not joining his uncle in sticking straws up his nose (I’m sure I misinterpreted the scene, but that’s what it looked like to me).
The restaurant is still fairly new and well decorated. I had no idea the place was so huge on the inside. There were a total of 10 of us and not one complaint about the food. Believe me people, this is rare!! The bathroom was lovely, again, I was trying to keep my 2 year old from crawling under stalls, but it was very clean and decorated nicely. There were large round mirrors on the walls behind the sinks. The stalls were roomy and the last was enormous with a changing station. The soap was upgraded and the water pressure was very good. There were fresh flowers on the sink. The hand towels were plentiful, but they were stacked on the decorative tray on the sink. I am not a big fan of stacking as they could easily fall over and cause a huge mess. Nice bathroom, we’ll be back.

Acadiana, 901 New York Avenue, Washington, DC

What can I say, I love Acadiana!! Unbelievably, I have been to this restaurant at least 3 times and somehow I have managed to miss out on rating its bathroom. What a shame because it is fabulous! I'll get back to that later. I would suggest this restaurant to anyone as it is consistently excellent, from the service to the food and I have never been disappointed. My favorites are the fried green tomatoes, meat pies, red fish and barbecued shrimp (can you add a vegetable to that item). They also offer a vegetarian plate for those of us avoiding meat. Mine consisted of collard greens, grits and fried green tomatoes. All of it was delectable. The bar area is also very nice and again I had a great bartender during my "bathroom critique" trip. The bathroom was perfect. The stalls had nearly floor to ceiling doors and were fully stocked with toilet paper. Each stall was clean as a whistle and had a nice shelf behind the toilets for safe storage of purses. There were also individual trashcans in each stall. The sink area had two pretty, free standing sinks and decorative mirrors behind each one. The water was hot and forceful and the paper towel dispenser was automatic. There was an open trash can between the sinks but not near the door. The light was not overly bright and the decor was pleasant. No extras were available, but none are needed for this place. This is still one of my favorite places in DC.

Chinatown Express, H Street, Washington, DC

This restaurant was submitted for one of the dirtiest in DC. Let me tell you something; I feel like I need to bathe after this experience. Chinatown Express is a tiny little place on 6th and H in Chinatown. The restaurant walls boast of its mention in The Washingtonian as one of the best cheap eats circa 2004. Fortunately for the them, the criteria had nothing to do with the cleanliness of its bathroom. Although, I'm not sure how the person who chose it got past the the dirty fish tank with grime floating on top of the bubbles and clinging to the sides of the tank! The fish looked like Potomac/Anacostia river fish. Now that I think about it, my husband mentioned he saw a man fishing at Haines Point and it appeared he was taking his catch to a restaurant. I think I know which one. I ordered a vegetable eggroll which I had no intention of eating, but I had to get something in order to gain access to restroom. It was in the back and up a couple of filthy looking stairs. I opened the door and oh horror of horrors!! How do people eat at this place? There was a dirty, and I mean BLACK dirty, mop in a dirty blue bucket, the walls were bulging as if something was trying to come out but had been taped over with duct tape and then plastered. There was an exhaust fan that allows one too see outside into an alley. What do you want to bet someone can't look in and see you there on the toilet? I, my dear readers, will NEVER know because you couldn't pay me enough to go into that alley! The door to exit the bathroom was positively filthy. Look people, if you're going to keep your bathrooms dirty, don't use white paint. It shows everything...then again maybe that's the point. Maybe they think their food is so darn good, that you will still eat there in spite of the grime that makes no attempt to hide itself. Ack!! As I was waiting for my egg roll, which I had no intention of eating, I caught a glimpse of the kitchen as the door swung open. There was crap all over the floor and that was it. I was just about to leave without the darn egg roll, when it was handed to me in a nice clean brown paper bag. I'm assuming it was brown...maybe it was just dirty.

I'm going to have to go back, oy, and get more photos. These came out green...I

think my camera got sick.

6/14/2007 - I went back for video. Check it out!

Mie N Yu, M Street, Washington, DC

Oh Joy!! Finally another good restaurant and great bathroom to boot! I had only visited the bar at Mie N Yu, but soon after starting this contest I received 3 entries to name it as most interesting bathroom in DC. The waiter directed me to go down stairs and upon entering the bathroom area I was a bit confused. I was looking for the standard men and women marked doors, but oh no...this unique bathroom is a wide space with individual, unisex stalls and floor to ceiling doors. I LOVE THAT! No worries of someone playing peek-a-boo under the stalls. The tile was a pretty green color and the commodes were black. Black commodes seem to be a recurring theme in a lot of restrooms these days. I'm assuming because they show less dirt. The overall theme of the restaurant has a middle easter vibe and that same decor was carried into the rest area. Each stall had an individual mirror with a hook for your purse. Excellent! Pick your teeth or whatever in complete privacy. The sink area was very cool. It's an open area with pipes leading into wooden barrels. There are about 6 individual barrels with smooth black stones in the bottom of each. Only one major complaint, while the soap was in pretty containers, it was not in plain view nor was it close to the "sink" I was using. The hand towels were the high quality thick variety and there was trashcan resembling a clothes hamper next to the wall. This truly is an interesting bathroom and is in the top running for the most interesting in DC.

Tune Inn, Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC

This was an entry for dirtiest bathroom in DC and I can't argue with it. I'll post a full write up later, but the video pretty much tells the story. I understand that if your primary business is "watering-hole" you're not going to have bathroom a la Beverly Wilshire, but this place serves food! We were there during the lunch crowd, so this is inexcusable in my opinion.



Would you eat here?

The Ugly Mug, 8th Street

This bathroom was sent to me as a worst in DC entry, but considering what I saw, I can't put it in that category. One of the first things they have on their side is the fact that it did not smell like a bar when I walked in. The place was very clean and the bar area was impeccably neat and well organized. Of course, the bartender was very pleasant and I must say bartenders are fast becoming some of my favorite people on the planet. At any rate, the bathroom was also very clean and I’m sure it's due in part to only having a hand dryer available. Now, ordinarily I would say that's awful, but in a place that's primarily a bar, it's the best alternative. Drunk people tend to have bad aim. The soap and water were fine and while I cannot place this bathroom in the worst category; it was not without a few issues. In the very first stall the door was "inside out"? Take a look at the video; it will clarify what I mean. The last stall (there were only 2) was the one I used because after 3 club sodas, I really had to go. As I reached for the toilet paper, the dispenser fell open and nearly cracked me in the head. Also, the toilet started to rock when I flushed it, which wasn't a huge deal, but I can imagine how this would affect a person 3 sheets to the wind. LOL!! Must be a sight. At any rate, I mentioned the toilet paper assault dispenser to the very nice bartender and he told the manager who said she'd handle it. Overall, if I were the bar type, I would come to this place. It also got a thumbs up from Mr. Lavatory Man as it had 5 plasmas behind the bar (mostly tuned into sports) and two more in other areas. If they fix the door it would go on top as one of the best “bar” bathrooms.

Firehook Bakery, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC

I spent the afternoon on Capitol Hill seeking out the bathrooms from the contest entries, most of the submissions in this area are for worst bathroom in DC. We needed to eat first and since we would not eat in any of the places submitted, for obvious reasons, we chose Firehook Bakery. I'd read a couple of weeks ago that this is one of the best bakeries in DC and was eager to try it out. The first thing I had was a brownie sample at the register. Ahhh..simply divine. It was moist, chocolaty, buttery and tasted like it was made by somebody's mother. Not mine, because she doesn't bake, but SOMEBODY's. I picked up a Firehook salad and a cup of garden vegetable soup while my husband got a chicken Panini. The salad was delish!! Mesclun greens, gorgonzola cheese, raisins, red grapes and cracker thingies. It came with the house dressing which seemed to be a honey mustard, citrus, poppy seed concoction. It was very good as was the soup. It was full of vegetables in a tomato broth, that wasn't too heavy but did not come off like tomato water. My husband’s chicken Panini was also very good, full of chicken, cheese and vegetables. We intended to take some of the specialty breads home with us, but we were too late. Now for the bathrooms. They were a rousing disappointment. The one good thing is that they had a changing table and an automatic towel dispenser. Everything else was bad. There was a ceiling tile moved of place, which always creeps me out. The place had an odor to it that does not belong anywhere around food and the commode was filthy! Firehook, you cannot produce such wonderful treats and completely ignore your bathroom. Clean up your act please.

Thai of Shirlington, Shirlington Village, VA

I really love the Shirlington Village as my experiences there have always been positive. My latest visit to the Thai of Shirlington restaurant was great; with the exception of a very rude hostess, who left for our table without us, threw our menus on the table and nearly mowed us down on her way back to the front. I used to come to this place all the time, but kids are typically not big lovers of Thai food so it's not on the schedule as much as Extra Virgin (another Shirlington favorite). I typically am not too adventurous when it comes to Thai food and I once again went with my favorite drunken noodles. Yummy! The noodles were big and wide and not stuck together in a mushy ball like some places. The dish was very spicy! None of that wimpy crap here; the red peppers were the real deal. There were no vegetables as advertised on the menu, unless they count the one sliver of red bell pepper and basil leaves. Not a complaint, just an observation. I decided to give the Thai Pepper Vodka-Tini a whirl; just for the sake of being different. OH lordy. If you're having spicy food, do NOT order a drink made with pepper. Folks, when they say pepper, they mean it. You can't see actual pepper floating in the drink, but the vodka was obviously infused with it. It became quite apparent after I took a bite of the spicy dish and then took a sip of the Martini in an effort to cool my mouth. Big mistake!! Rest assured, there are no more pepper-tini's in my future. The ladies room was VERY clean. Someone took the time to paint it red, which I thought added a nice touch. There was also pretty tile and excellent lighting. There was nothing very exciting or scandalous about it, but fortunately it is not a restaurant I will have to take of my list.

RFD's, 7th Street, Washington, DC

Slap my face and call me Shaniqua; there is a beer place with every kind of beer imaginable. This post is dedicated to Mr. Lavatory Man as this is his kind of place. They even had plasmas on the wall showing nothing but sports. . The selection of beers was mind numbing to me. The flavors ranged from Strawberry (ewww) to Extra Special bitter (double ewww). The names were equally as interesting; for example: Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale and Smutty Nose just name a couple. I chose to sample the Rogue Dead Guy Ale, mainly because of the name. I’m not much of a beer drinker, but I rather liked this Ale. It was red in color so it wasn’t watery in nature, yet not as heavy as a Killian’s Red. Quite a few people were there drinking bear in the middle of the work day. Yes, I was at work too but considering there is alcohol in the suite refrigerator, I have no qualms about a little Dead Guy ale during lunch. As usual, the bartender was very nice (I don’t think I’ve met a bartender I didn’t like). I chose the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Excellent choice! The tomato soup was creamy and spicy/sweet and was perfect for dipping my sourdough grilled cheese on an 80 degree day. The bread was thick, crunchy, buttery and full of gooey American cheese. So much for my all salad lunch, but I rather enjoyed it and this my friends is where the good feeling ended. A quick stop to the restroom greeted me with a stall missing its door. That is unforgivable, why not just install a pole and sell tickets to the show. The other stall was dark and so small that a good sized woman would not be able to get in and close the door unless she stood atop the toilet. There were seat cover holders, but no seat covers to use in two of the three stalls. I can’t imagine what this place is like when it’s full of beer drinkers, who will have to go many times throughout the evening. The stall I went into did have toilet paper, but it was in such an awkward place I needed to lean over with my head on the floor and reach back with my left hand to grab some. Life is so hard for women in bad bathrooms. The place gets thumbs up, but the bathrooms really need some work.

American Cafe, Landmark Mall, Alexandria, VA

I stopped eating at the American Cafe some years ago, but I figured since I was at Landmark Mall, I would go and check out the bathroom. Surprise, surprise. "sigh" It was not good. The first thing I noticed when I walked in the door was the roll of toilet paper rolled across the floor. The room had 2 stalls and neither had a roll of toilet in the dispenser. The toilets needed cleaning as did the sinks and one stall had a leak with wet toilet paper on the floor. One soap dispenser was leaking and the mirrors were dirty. There was a changing table in the room, but it was in an awkward place right in front of the stalls. I didn't expect much from this place so I wasn't disappointed. I must say the bartender was very nice. I have video, but I am having editing issues thanks to Vista! I really need to do a rant about it!

Ruby Tuesday, 7th Street, Washington, DC

Before I even made it to the bathroom, there was a slight odor. It didn’t knock me out, but it was there...mocking me. The bathroom was on the small side and there was a wooden chair sitting in the middle of the sink area (not sure what the point was). The floor area inside the stalls was clean until you looked on the side and behind the toilet. Someone needs to get on their hands and knees and scrub that thing. Perhaps they could use the dirty bucket underneath the filthy sink. The hand towels could be used as a cleaning tool; oh wait, there weren’t any. There were 3 hand towel dispensers and every single one was empty. The sink was in need of a good cleansing as were the mirrors. I wasn’t expecting it to look like Indebleu, but it could have at least been well stocked and clean. The other thing I found surprising was the lack of a changing station. Ruby Tuesday is considered family friendly place and even has the standard chicken fingers and grilled cheese available for kids; I would have expected a changing table to boot. Oh well, another place to mark off the list.

McDonald's, Verizon Center, Washington, DC

OH boy...this was a completely horrid experience! Just getting into the bathroom was an ordeal. The sign on the door directed me to a manager for the key. The manager said it should be open; it was not. I asked another worker, who directed me to the security guard who finally (after knocking) opened the door. My goodness, I almost wish he hadn't opened it. Dirty, dirty, dirty!! Graffiti everywhere, no soap, no hand towels, dirty commode and here's the kicker; as I'm checking out the place I hear a knock at the door. I yell, "Just a minute". More knocking, I yelled louder. Do you know what happened next? The security guard starts opening the friggin door (the additional lock was inoperable)! My lord, had I actually been going, I would have been completely exposed! It was like one of those recurring nightmares come to life. I don't think any further detail is required. Don't go here and if you do make sure you have someone watch the door for you. You won't see me here. Oh yes, least I forgot even the diet coke was disgusting.

Indebleu, 7th Street, Washington, DC

I went to Indebleu a couple of years ago and did not have the pleasure of viewing the bathroom. I need to go back for a trip to check out the food, but yesterday I ran in for the sole purpose of checking out the facilities. I do recall during my last visit that they had the coolest waiting area. It's not brightly lit, but there were very hip comfortable sofas that put one more in the frame of mind of going to bed rather than eating a meal. The upstairs dining room was a bit more formal, but maintained an air of fun. The bathroom can only be described as one of the coolest I've ever seen. Get this, instead of a mirror, there's a camera and your face shows on the screen! I loved that...it didn't provide the best reflection but it certainly puts it in the running for the most interesting bathroom in the area. The sink (pictured above) was a silver tub coming up out of a glass disk where the water flowed down. Not particularly forceful, but nice to look at for 20 seconds. The colors follow the theme of the restaurant which are dark reds (my personal favorite, one my bathrooms is in this color). It was clean and the hand towels were readily available. There were open trashcans and 4 stalls, one of which was for the disabled. Guess what? No changing table, it's certainly not that kind of place. I thought the area between the stalls and the sink was a bit on the narrow side. I do have footage, but again it is very Blair Witch Project like. I need to work on that or at least get another digital camera. Nice place, I'll go back again.

Zatinya, 7th Street, Washington, DC

My husband and I discovered Zatinya by accident on my birthday a couple of years ago. It has now become part of our ritual of skipping work and taking in a movie while the kids are at school. Like an actual date! The restaurant is decked out in white and blue and reminds of the time I spent in Mykonos (good time, great memories, I need to find those pics). Sorry, I was caught up in the moment. The chairs and tables are done in muted tones that go well with the blue/white walls. The other thing I love about this restaurant is the bar area which isn't tucked away as if to shame its inhabitants, but is stretched along the wall with a great assortment of libations and beautiful back lighting. The food is Greek and Middle Eastern inspired and while they do not have a kid's menu, the food is kid friendly. The small portions bring to mind the tapas found in many Spanish restaurants. We all enjoyed the French fries with yogurt sauce and hot, yummy, puffy bread served with olive oil. The falafel, spanokopita and hummus were also hits with us. Amazingly, I never went into the restroom until now. They had my favorite floor to ceiling doors and a very large room for the handicapped (no changing table). The soap was upgraded to something pearly, nicely scented and moisturizing. It's nice not to look like you've been playing in chalk after your hands dry. The highlight for me was the sink area. The minimalist decor continued, but the faucets and sink were incredible. The faucet was a silver tube coming out of the stone wall with the handles for hot and cold on either side. The water flowed into a stone bowl sitting atop a brown wooden stand, very pretty and different. The hooks for purses were a very nice touch. Who hasn't had the fumble to wash hands and hold on to a purse at the same time? The rooms were clean and there were open trashcans around the room and near the door. Darn near perfect. Oh yes, they make a great Martini here (no floating ice/crystals, a smidgen of vermouth, very cold with big ass olives).

P.S. I have video, but it looks like something out of the Blair Witch Project. I’ll post pictures later.

Vidalia's, 19th Street, Washington, DC

Vidalia’s has been a family favorite of ours for a number of years. It’s been two long years since my last visit and many things have changed, but none of them for the worse. The restaurant has been remodeled and now has a large comfortable, beautifully decorated waiting area. After we were seated, we realized we left our 2 year old’s sippy cup in the car. A chef, I think (I should have asked his name), sent someone to CVS to buy us a new sippy cup. How’s that for service?! The shrimp and grits is the signature dish at Vidalia’s and while many menu’s now have this dish listed, no restaurant comes close to competing with Vidalia’s. The shrimp was tender and succulent, the spinach thoroughly cooked but not mushy and the grits was creamy and well seasoned. The portions were properly sized and to me that means small because in my opinion, dinner should not require a trough, but that’s just me. The portion size left room for some perfectly perfect lemon chess pie. Oh yes, there were bathrooms, that IS my thing right? The bathrooms fell right in line with everything else. The same nice understated, yet elegant décor was apparent in the bathrooms. There were 3 nice rooms with floor to ceiling doors and sturdy locks. The lighting was good, but not too bright and of course it was impeccably clean. I have to say it did not wow me, but I was not disappointed. There was a lovely container of mouthwash and plastic cups on a table which is a great idea for a restaurant name after an onion. The water was warm and the soap was upgraded. Nordstrom’s, please take note. The trashcan was open and clean and the hand towels were easily accessible. Overall, this restaurant has a theme that permeates throughout the entire experience and I would suggest it to anyone who enjoys fine dining!

UPDATE: OK, the person who got us the sippy cup and checked up on us throughout the meal was not just a chef he was chef RJ Cooper Chef de Cuisine and 2007 James Beard best chef mid atlantic . Now I'm extra impressed; he's a nice guy and world class chef. You don't get much better than that.

Mother's Day Weekend

I have a wedding this weekend and will not be able to post much, but we are going to Vidalia's on M street for the big day. I can't wait, Vidalia's is one of my favorite places in the city.

I went to the Nordstrom's Ladies "lounge" today and I have a wonderful update and pics. One of the best department store restrooms.

Happy Mother's Day!