top client coming to visit DC - need top notch wine list with matching menu for this Tuesday...

[sashab10]

Was thining Equinox or CityZen... anything else out there? Komi is booked....

[littlew1ng]

i would definitely go with proof.

[Indy 67]

The OP hasn't shared any information about the field he/she is in. I think this is important. Although I recommended CityZen up thread, I just realized that the type of business may have an impact on the choice.

I'd probably recommend a different restaurant for clients of a creative business like advertising compared to my rec for clients of a law firm. Considering Proof's excellent wine list and their well-executed small plate choices, I can see choosing this restaurant if the hosts/client/business are younger and hipper. At my age, and with my professional background, my original response was CityZen, and frankly remains so. When I read "top client" I think "top destination." Had Komi been available, it would have bridged the gap between top destination and younger/hipper.

[scotcheroo]

I also love Tosca - they do a nice pairing and it would be a good, quiet place for a business dinner.

[Indy 67]

Equinox is not the equal of CityZen with regard to food, wine, or, particularly, service. Marcel's is a definite possibility. Ditto Courduroy. Citronelle has become somewhat unreliable.

CityZen would be my first choice in your situation.

[ktmoomau]

Agreed, Equinox would be my second choice after CityZen. I can't really think of a place with better wine service that would be better for a business dinner.

[WashDC33]

Proof has a great wine list. I like the food there, too but think the apps are better than the entrees. Dino is not as high-end as Equinox or CityZen but has a really great wine list and solid Italian food.