17 Reasons To Celebrate Thanksgiving at 1789 Restaurant

1. You can enjoy a delicious three course Thanksgiving meal for pre-fixed $50
2. There’s also an al carte menu
3. Dine in style amid a historic Georgetown setting
4. Rustic, cozy and holiday feel
5. The six dining rooms will be decorated with seasonal flowers
6. The Chef, Anthony Lombardo, is among the 2013 Best Chefs America
7. There will be 375 pies made on Thanksgiving
8. Pumpkin pie being one of them, naturally
9. The restaurant is serving dinner from noon-nine
10. You’re bound to spot a politician
11. Great for wanting a homey vibe without having to host at your own home
12. Simple twists on classic staples, like vanilla-infused mashed potatoes
13. There are complements of the chef at the beginning of your meal
14. Environment is easy to talk in
15. Beyond attentive without being obnoxiously polite staff and service
16. Great for both couples and families
17. I’ve been there and I can tell you it’s one of the best meals I’ve had

1789 Restaurant,  1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Raku Stir Fry

I don’t know what it is, but there’s something ultra-satisfying about a good stir-fry. Maybe it’s the abundance of fresh vegetables, tender pieces of chicken, and rich teriyaki sauce infusing the ingredients, which makes for a pretty great dinner staple.

My favorite version is at Raku in DuPont Circle, an Asian restaurant featuring not only my favorite items, such as chicken teriyaki, lo mien, and fish, but it also features a sushi bar which seems very popular among customers (I haven’t tried the sushi yet).

So if you’re in the mood for a delicious warm dish of vegetables, chicken and more (you can add shrimp, meat–essentially whatever you want) head on over.

Raku 1900 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Macaroni & Cheese…All Grown Up

In my book, you can never go wrong with a delicious bowl of mac & cheese–be it the Kraft version which you put in the microwave for instant gratification, or a homemade creation from a recipe passed down from older generations in your family, the cheesy pasta is the ultimate comfort food, especially on a cool Fall day.

Since I don’t tend to cook when I’m in my dorm room, I find myself looking for the staples I’d usually eat at home at restaurants. Enter the macaroni & cheese at Firefly, a rustic restaurant near Dupont Circle with gourmet cuisine by Executive Chef Tood Wiss, featuring a seasonally driven menu with fresh local ingredients.

It’s one of those irresistible items on the menu, perfect for sharing with your dinner-mate (or just for yourself….if you can handle it).

Firefly, 1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036