"Proof" is in the Pudding

C Says...

After a $200+ dinner for dear J's birthday, I was hell bent on spending the same amount for my bday dinner in early Feb. While the tab didn't meet my expectations, the food certainly did.

After a rocky start with our server (read: 30 mins or so to take our order), the service picked up and the food made up for any lacking attention. Following a weekend of wine tasting, I opted for a martini with 3 olives (2 were free, $1 for a blue cheese stuffed one, thank you very much), that was delicious.

For a starter I chose the fresh cow's milk ricotta flatbread, which was divine. Think of a caprese salad with ricotta instead of mozzarella, add some prosciutto and throw them on a piece of flatbread with a little olive oil and basil, and enjoy! For my main course I opted for the seared Pennsylvania pork loin. If an empty plate at the end of a meal is any indication how good it was, then this was fantastic, since my plate was almost licked clean. Paired with a lovely risotto, the pork loin was perfectly cooked and very tender.

I really enjoyed Proof, even if the final bill disappointed, and would readily recommend it to friends and family.
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J Says...

This wasn't my first venture to Proof, but it was a nice return. And, given that it was C's birthday dinner, quite fitting that she try to inflict mortal harm to my checkbook at a truly wonderful restaurant.

As C alluded too (ok, she bluntly stated), our server Matt left much to be desired. But, looking past that (hence the appropriate tip), the wine and meal were fantastic as usual. I skipped a first, in truth to minimize the expected damage of C's $1 per olive martinis. I ordered the Pekin Duck Breast for my selection and, as expected, was quite pleased. I paired it nicely with a glass (or three) of Sauvigon Blanc.

In the end, C picked a winner and we'll surely return, likely with our significant others. I'll just call ahead to make sure Matt isn't working.


Proof - 775 G Street NW, 202.737.7663, www.proofdc.com