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| red and golden beets |
In February 2013 RANGE opened. I waited three months before making a reservation for a pal and I to visit. RANGE occupies more than 10,000 square on second floor of a retail space in the Friendship Heights section of Washington, DC. There are stations throughout the restaurant dedicated to preparing aspects of RANGE's menu.
The menu features dishes to share and entrees. Our server suggested two to three small dishes per person. My pal and I thought that would be too much food. We ordered:
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| brussel sprouts |
Red and golden beets with goat cheese
Lobster macaroni and cheese
Brussel sproutsLamb collar stuffed with merguez sausage
The red and golden beets were fresh tasty and a great starter, My pal was disappointed that the lobster mac and cheese only had two pieces of lobster. Our server informed us that the pasta was made on premises; it was tender and melted in our mouths. We both enjoyed the savory, crunchy brussel sprouts. The merguez (merguez is a red, spicy mutton- or beef-based fresh sausage) stuffed lamb collar was a generous entrée served with well seasoned seasonal roasted vegetables. The entrée was full of flavor and color. Given the portion size we took part of the entrée home.
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| stuffed lamb collar |
A group sat in a nearby glass enclosed private dining room. In his haste to exit the room one of the servers walked into the glass. The glass didn't shatter, the server remained standing, but the room was silent as nearby diners looked at the glass and the server. The server assigned to my table didn't move from her spot and continued to talk as if nothing had transpired. Moments later chatter resumed in the room.
RANGE's bathrooms were neat and orderly. The restaurant space can definitely accommodate large groups and has private dining areas. The restaurant is family friendly, but the fast paced activity and noise level may be overwhelming to little ones.
RANGE's bathrooms were neat and orderly. The restaurant space can definitely accommodate large groups and has private dining areas. The restaurant is family friendly, but the fast paced activity and noise level may be overwhelming to little ones.
It felt as if RANGE were trying to find its identity/niche in a very fluid market. Friendship Heights draws a wide spectrum of shoppers (Bloomingdale's, Filene's Basement, Sephora , Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffanys, and World Market are all within walking distance), but the residents of the area aren't not necessarily the individuals shopping at these stores on a regular basis.
My pal determined that her curiosity about RANGE had been satisfied and that she didn't need to return in the future to explore more of what RANGE has to offer. I plan to visit RANGE again the future after a bit of time has passed and restaurant has found its niche.
My pal determined that her curiosity about RANGE had been satisfied and that she didn't need to return in the future to explore more of what RANGE has to offer. I plan to visit RANGE again the future after a bit of time has passed and restaurant has found its niche.
Be well,
Technicolor girl
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