{"id":1673,"date":"2015-06-13T03:49:51","date_gmt":"2015-06-13T03:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2017-04-11T17:41:32","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T17:41:32","slug":"power-lunch-stk-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/06\/power-lunch-stk-dc.html","title":{"rendered":"Power Lunch: STK DC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Update: 4\/11\/2017 STK DC is \u00a0permanently closed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n When I first heard about STK DC, the first thing that came to mind was a flashy\u00a0restaurant where people go to be seen. I envisioned aspiring models in 5 inch heels drinking champagne before a night out. In many ways it is that place, however, it is so much more. \u00a0However, I recently went there for lunch and experienced a much laid back atmosphere which allowed me to focus on the good stuff:\u00a0 the food.<\/p>\n The scene:<\/strong><\/em> I love a good lunch because it’s an escape from the office. \u00a0With a good dish you can be transported to the south of France<\/a> or return energized from trading ideas with friends. \u00a0I did just that with Jessica, a good friend and her son Jack. We started our lunch with a cocktail in the patio and moved indoors to eat. \u00a0The lunch scene is much more relaxed than dinner service, perfect scene to catch up.<\/p>\n The D\u00e9cor:<\/strong>\u00a0 Although the interior seems to have been designed\u00a0for evening entertaining, it makes a calm escape, especially on blazing hot DC summer days. \u00a0There,\u00a0 I encountered a combination of working lunches and tourists looking for a foodie escape. The one detail which brings STK DC to life is the bar. With white lacquered adorning the walls, it adds a rock and roll element in the middle of conservative DC.<\/p>\n The food:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Let’s start with the bread.\u00a0 It was hard to pace myself with the soft and buttery mini loaf served in a cast iron and creamy butter.\u00a0 Jessica and Jack raved about the tuna tartare so I had to try it. The spicy tuna sits on a layer of avocado and is topped with two large taro root chips. I immediately understood their devotion when I bit into a taro chip loaded with tuna and avocado.\u00a0 Vegetarians can indulge in fried green tomatoes with white asparagus.\u00a0 This South Carolina meets Germany starter is also one not to be missed.<\/p>\n With a name like STK DC one feels tempted\u00a0order the steak. I ordered a skirt steak which came with chimichurri.\u00a0The steak was juicy, however, I couldn’t help to drool over Jessica’s short rib grilled cheese. \u00a0With tender pieces of short rib smothered in melted Danish cheese it’s a nice midday indulgence. \u00a0Dining Traveler Tip: discover expensive restaurants at lunch. They usually offer great prix fixe menus for a fraction of what you will pay for dinner.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0STK offers a great lunch menu<\/a> deal with 2 courses starting at $20.<\/p>\n Verdict:<\/em> <\/strong>\u00a0We ended our meal with banana cream pie in a jar\u00a0and “birthday cake” ( an\u00a0almond torte filled with\u00a0cookie dough ice cream\u00a0and frosted with\u00a0vanilla butter cream). \u00a0What I appreciate about STK DC is that they can make comfort food\u00a0like a grilled cheese sandwich look and feel sexy in its environment. \u00a0Lunch at STK DC is perfect for a midday rendezvous or a business meeting in a quiet space without the stiffness of other establishment restaurants\u00a0nearby. \u00a0Tip: head to STK in the month of June for “drunkin doughnuts”, doughnuts filled with booze. Cheers!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>
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