Best DC Steakhouses

A steakhouse is simply a restaurant that specializes in beef steak.  Pretty straight forward, right? But in the Nation's Capitol are some of the best steakhouses, not only for their food and service, but also for their ambience and  convenient location for Hill staffers and other business meetings.  What is a better way to strike a deal than over a nice piece of filet and a glass of red wine?  Check out my picks for DC's best steakhouses:

DC Restaurants with the Best Ambience

I use a weighted scale to rate five different categories when I review a restaurant.  The most important factor is of course the food; followed by price, service, ambience, and accessibility of the restaurant.  It is not just about the best scenic view - the overall décor, atmosphere, and general vibe of the restaurant are also critical factors to help set the mood for a wonderful night out.  Below are the DC restaurants who received my highest ambience score so far this year.

"Best of 2012" Celebration & Thank You Giveaway

The readers voted in the Washington Post's Express "Best of 2012" for their favorites of everything DC has to offer.  From Beauty and Arts to Dining and Fitness, many categories were covered and the winners were announced on October 18.   Yours truly won "Best Food Blog" in the DC Life category, and I cannot be more thrilled!  I am so honored that my little blog stood out and people want to read about what I eat.  To celebrate, I am hosting a "thank you" giveaway with prizes from four of my favorite DC restaurants (who also won in their respective categories). THE CONTEST HAS ENDED.

Best of DC 2012 Voting Party

Tonight I attended the Washington City Paper's "Best of DC 2012" voting party held at Carmine's.  The public was invited to help decide who will be the Best Food and Drink, Best Arts and Entertainment, Best Goods and Services, Best People and Places, and over 100 other Best of DC categories.