If family or friends were looking to move to the DC area, and wanted to live in a neighborhood with the highest proportion of good restaurants, I'd have to direct them to Clarendon.... But if they were insistent on living in DC then Glover Park would be the choice.
Every restaurant that moves into Glover Park seems committed to maintaining a certain quality standard, and Kitchen belongs on that list. Although I've only eaten at Kitchen a few times and only can speak to a handful of items on the menu, I have really enjoyed every meal and have heard my basic sentiments supported by almost everyone else that frequents Kitchen.
The ribs, in particular, are fantastic. They are significantly better than any other ribs I've eaten in DC or the immediate suburbs (read: Rocklands, Red, Hot & Blue, Urban BBQ), and left me completely satisfied. The wings also are supossed to be great and I like the Mac & Cheese.
Despite my high opinion of Kitchen, there are two basic reasons I've highlighted that almost everyone enjoys this restaurant. First, it is awfully expensive for comfort food. Something about a po boy sandwich costing $12 just doesn't seem right - no matter how good it is. Second, it seems to be caught up in the bizarre culture conflict in DC between oxfords and ironic t-shirts. I'm not going to entertain the sheer stupidity of this high school clique conflict other than to say that I believe that the restaurant's atmosphere turns-off certain people despite its good food.
All in all, Kitchen deserves 2 and a half cutting boards. It would be rated higher if it was a little more affordable.
Kitchen 2404
2404 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-3877
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