From the people
The 2008 Zagat guide to Washington restaurants is out, and, as usual, the guide’s anonymous citizen reviewers have plenty of colorful comments about D.C.’s power spots. A sampler:
» Bistro Bis: “ ‘All the cosmos align’ at this ‘minimalist’ Capitol Hill New French bistro with ‘subdued lighting and plenty of Olympians lobbying Congress.’ ”
» Café Milano: “Every night is ‘like a fabulous dinner party with A-list guests’; on Thursday nights ‘the gorgeous girls hang out,’ creating ‘eye candy as delectable’ as the fare. … C-listers say if the ‘snooty’ staff doesn’t know you, you’ll be so ‘far from the action’ you’ll feel like you’re ‘eating on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.’ ”
» Capital Grille: “The D.C. branch draws ‘power brokers’ and a ‘who’s who in Congress,’ but the bill at any of them is ‘easier to swallow if you’re on an expense account.’ ”
» Charlie Palmer Steak: “ ‘Bring your Gucci wallet and wear your Manolos’ to this ‘sexy’, ‘star-studded’ Capitol Hill hot spot.”
» The Palm: “ ‘Power brokers’ ‘expense’ their ‘power beef’ and ‘over-the-top three-pound lobsters’ at this steakhouse ‘institution.’ … ‘The place to rub elbows with the Washington elite’ (if you’re prepared for the ‘deafening’ ‘noise level’ when they’re ‘holding court’).”
» The Prime Rib: “ ‘Classy, swanky and all dressed up’ … but even sentimentalists think the leopard-print rug should ‘be retired to a ’70s time capsule.’ ”
