176162 Wed Nov 16 14:25:09 -0800 2005 3 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 947443 Some friends are coming to town and I want to take them for some fun dinners... Requirements: -good place to chat -good drinks -metro accessible -veggie options -under $30 per person --likes: Asian, American, Mexican Also, what is the new Mexican Tapas place which opened in Gallery Place area? Also, how are the drinks at INDEBLEU?? Wed Nov 16 14:25:09 -0800 2005 0 Dupont.... 1 947449 I believe the mexican tapas place you are referring to is actually in Crystal City, VA it is called Oyamel. It is part of Jose Andres' empire that includes Jaleo, Cafe Atlantico, & Zaytinya which are all located in the Penn Qtr. Link: http://www.oyamel.com/ Wed Nov 16 15:09:22 -0800 2005 947443 0 chris f 1 947460 Three Z's in Penn Quarter: Zengo: Asian/Latin Fusion Zola: American Zaytinya: Middle Eastern Tapas All are lively places with good bars and fit your criteria (except for Zaytinya whose food is middle eastern, but people almost always like it). Barhopping, anyone? Wed Nov 16 17:17:00 -0800 2005 947443 0 oddlite 1 947476 Indeblue for drinks is a great place....very trendy, loungy scene....not loud, so it is a great place to sit down and catch up. I felt it was pretty expensive for drinks though, but still a good place. Thu Nov 17 09:18:08 -0800 2005 947443 0 cheryl