Hook...

Tonight Alana, Kristen, sister and I went out in Georgetown for DC's Restaurant. We chose the restaurant Hook on M Street for a delicious 3 course meal. We had reservations for 7:15, but the Key Bridge had other plans - traffic - shocking...I know. But we made it by 7:20 and gave our name to the host. It was packed...which in my mind is a good sign that there is great food ahead. We waited somewhat patiently at the bar enjoying the great decor and chats with other hungry guests. We finally sat down to our table in the upstairs dining room at around 8:10. Our server came over and explained the menu options to us with his recommendations and then left us to think about our options while he retrieved our chilled bottle of Ponga (white wine - delish). We each chose our dishes and ordered. For my first course I chose the Arugula & Prosciutto salad with parmesan, lemon and extra virginia olive oil, as did Kristen. Alana chose the grilled calamari in a basil pesto cream sauce. And Lauren chose the 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell with a coriander mignonette. They were all delicious. For our entrees Alana and I both ordered the Ahi Tuna cooked to medium rare and were highly impressed that it was cooked to perfection. Both Kristen and Lauren also enjoyed their fish selections. We were nearly stuffed when dessert arrived, but were excited to try our third course selections. Alana, Lauren and I all ordered the lemon tart with blueberry coulis and Kristen ordered the cookie ice cream dish. It was the perfect finish to our delicious meal. I would highly recommend going to Hook, make a reservation, and don't go during busy season (ie Restaurant Week). Thanks ladies for making it so easy to enjoy a meal!