Couldn't get in to minibar, so we should go to....

[ehadleyr]

where?

We heart food, in a serious and significant way. It's our first time to be sprung from the kids in a year. We are looking for places without a kiddie menu. We can blow the bank for one meal, the rest should be reasonable. Two dinners, two brunches. Perhaps a late night bar with excellent mixology skills open very late (in town for the husband's performance).

I have Thai X-ing on the list, but I'm hitting a wall. Thoughts??

[ktmoomau]

Lots of good suggestions above. I would add the back room at Palena, Rogue 24.

If you don't do Palena then you could do Palena Cafe which is worth a visit too. Bibiana, Fiola, Proof, Blacksalt all good options for more reasonable dinner. Columbia Room is a great cocktail spot too. Mintwood Place is new but getting good reviews.

For brunch their is the dim sum on Saturdays at the Source, Sou'Wester has a nice Southern brunch, Palena has brunch, Masa 14, El Centro, etc etc, depending on what you want.

[erinnf]

What about the tasting menu at Restaurant Eve followed by drinks at their speakeasy PX Lounge? I can't comment on the tasting menu at Eve, but their regular menu is phenomenal and the drinks at PX Lounge are all perfect. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. I think they are open until at least midnight. You have to make reservations two weeks in advance (to the day).

[Jason1]

If you're looking for Thai, why not try to the new Little Serow? It's supposed to be quite an experience. No reservations, but may be worth a wait.

[Delucacheesemonger]

One more vote for Komi.

[gregb]

I just had a fantastic meal at Eola…very inventive and creative food in a nice atmosphere with an exciting and reasonable wine and cocktail list. Service was excellent and food was on par with anything I have had in DC.

[Elyssa]

For your big blow out meal I would consider Komi or The Source.

For brunch I really like to go to Tabard Inn, Darlington House, or Bistro Bis.

For your other dinner I would consider going to Graffiato, Estadio, or Masa 14. All 3 restaurants have small plates (but different cuisine at each), has an energetic/hip vibe and certainly has a fun, "we have a babysitter" night out type of feel.

[woodleyparkhound]

Agree with Komi for your high end choice. Rasika would be a great choice for your second dinner -- very inventive and unusual Indian-based food. Reserve ASAP for both.

I love the Tabard Inn for brunch. Reserve ASAP.

I haven't been yet, but have heard great things about the Columbia Room and especially about their mixology skills. Reservations required.
http://www.passengerdc.com/columbia/home.cfm?PageID=1

A speakeasy with great cocktails that I have been to is The Gibson. Highly recommended. http://thegibsondc.com/

[drewpbalzac]

Komi or Citronelle for your top end choice. Do the degustation menu at Citronelle with the wine pairing.