I’m really not much of a foodie. Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy eating and I appreciate good food, but I’m just as happy with good $10 Thai take-out as I am with a $50 dinner.
If I am going to drop cash for a meal, it better involve good drinks and manly food (unless of course, I’m wining and dining a woman in an attempt to get into her drawers, then I might eat at some organic-pussified boutique restaurant that she saw on the Food Fucking Network).
Not to get off topic here, but since I mentioned “organic” I have to say a few words about that. The way that the food industry has hijacked the words “organic” and “all natural” pisses me off. The real definition of organic is a class of organic compounds that contain carbon. Plastics are organic, as are many really toxic compounds (e.g. pesticides, like DDT). And as for “all natural”, which means occurring in nature, guess what: lard is all natural. So are mercury and lead. So neither “organic” nor “all natural” really means “good for you.”
End rant…
Anyway, my favorite place to drop cash for manly food (read: food that had parents, possibly served bloody) and drink is the District Chophouse and Brewery. Even though this is a small corporate chain (in the line of Rock Bottom Brewery), they make up for that with extremely good meat (snicker) and excellent beer brewed on-site.
The beer is my favorite of the brew houses in DC. The selection varies but they always have a light, an amber and a brown on tap. I am partial to the brown and I’ve had several very good stouts there as well. They also always have one of their brews offered as “velvet”, meaning they use nitrogen gas (like Guinness) instead of carbon dioxide. They have a decent wine list and a full bar, but if you aren’t drinking beer here you are missing out…or possibly retarded.
Like any good steak house, the portions are large enough that you don’t need an appetizer (and entrees come with a salad and cornbread). However, if you are just having a snack with a couple of pints of beer, go with the pizza (very tasty) or the onion rings, which are, I shit you not, the size of donuts.
Any of their meat products are outstanding. In general I prefer steak to lamb, but that’s just a personal preference of mine and does not reflect the quality of the things that once went “baaaa” at this establishment. The crab cakes are also very good. There is one chicken dish on the menu, but I think you need to demonstrate that you have ovaries in order to order it.
The ambience has a 1920’s speakeasy feel to it, complete with a swing music soundtrack. The service is generally very good, especially the bartenders. If you are looking for a less formal dining experience, head to the upstairs bar which is cool place to hang out.
Cheers,
Dr. D
The Skinny
District Chophouse and Brewery
Location: 509 7th Street, NW
If I am going to drop cash for a meal, it better involve good drinks and manly food (unless of course, I’m wining and dining a woman in an attempt to get into her drawers, then I might eat at some organic-pussified boutique restaurant that she saw on the Food Fucking Network).
Not to get off topic here, but since I mentioned “organic” I have to say a few words about that. The way that the food industry has hijacked the words “organic” and “all natural” pisses me off. The real definition of organic is a class of organic compounds that contain carbon. Plastics are organic, as are many really toxic compounds (e.g. pesticides, like DDT). And as for “all natural”, which means occurring in nature, guess what: lard is all natural. So are mercury and lead. So neither “organic” nor “all natural” really means “good for you.”
End rant…
Anyway, my favorite place to drop cash for manly food (read: food that had parents, possibly served bloody) and drink is the District Chophouse and Brewery. Even though this is a small corporate chain (in the line of Rock Bottom Brewery), they make up for that with extremely good meat (snicker) and excellent beer brewed on-site.
The beer is my favorite of the brew houses in DC. The selection varies but they always have a light, an amber and a brown on tap. I am partial to the brown and I’ve had several very good stouts there as well. They also always have one of their brews offered as “velvet”, meaning they use nitrogen gas (like Guinness) instead of carbon dioxide. They have a decent wine list and a full bar, but if you aren’t drinking beer here you are missing out…or possibly retarded.
Like any good steak house, the portions are large enough that you don’t need an appetizer (and entrees come with a salad and cornbread). However, if you are just having a snack with a couple of pints of beer, go with the pizza (very tasty) or the onion rings, which are, I shit you not, the size of donuts.
Any of their meat products are outstanding. In general I prefer steak to lamb, but that’s just a personal preference of mine and does not reflect the quality of the things that once went “baaaa” at this establishment. The crab cakes are also very good. There is one chicken dish on the menu, but I think you need to demonstrate that you have ovaries in order to order it.
The ambience has a 1920’s speakeasy feel to it, complete with a swing music soundtrack. The service is generally very good, especially the bartenders. If you are looking for a less formal dining experience, head to the upstairs bar which is cool place to hang out.
Cheers,
Dr. D
The Skinny
District Chophouse and Brewery
Location: 509 7th Street, NW
Closest Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green line; use Arena exit)
Cost (for entrée and two drinks, including tip): $45
Dress Code: No, but most people are in business casual
Dancing: No.
Sports on TV: There are a few TVs and they will put a game on for you if you ask.
Type of Restaurant: Steakhouse/brewpub
Bar?: Yes, there are two bars. I really like the upstairs bars, which sports 2 pool tables and some couches.
Happy Hour Specials: Beer specials from 3 pm until 7 pm weekdays.
Chicken Tenders: One Star, one of the few items on the menu that isn’t good.
Sunday Brunch: Yes, although it is shame to come here and not get a steak.
