Special occasion restaurant in DC

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I am trying to find a place to get a gift certificate for a friend, something on par with a Gramercy Tavern or Marea in NYC - ie 1-2* type, not overly fancy, ~$100 food cost per person. If it’s a bit ethnic that’s a plus.
Thanks in advance.

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The first three that come to mind:

Omakase Counter | Hours + Location | Sushi Taro ~$125 for a pretty sweet omakase meal at a 6 seat counter

http://komirestaurant.com - $135 menu.

Obelisk, no website but contact info
https://plus.google.com/117800879262338869637/about?gl=us&hl=en

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I haven’t been, but friends like CityZen.

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Medieval Times?

http://www.medievaltimes.com/buenapark.aspx

I mean who wouldn’t want a gift certificate to dinner ~and~ a tournament? [snort.gif]

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I dig Proof. In fact, I’m going tomorrow night.

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Rasika is another option

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Proof is one of my favorite restaurants, too! Their sister restaurant, Estadio is also excellent (Spanish Tapas)
http://estadio-dc.com.s164161.gridserver.com/.

Other favorites include:

Central by Michel Richard

Ripple
http://rippledc.com/

Zaytinya (middle eastern mezze by jose andres)

Red Hen is getting quite a tremendous buzz (I haven’t been yet)

I’m sure I’m forgetting a few, but that’s what comes to mind immediately.