High Five, er, Seven for "PS7's"

C Says...

For J's very special 30th birthday (kind of like a "very special episode of Blossom", but with less Joey Lawrence and floppy hats), he chose PS7's. Now, J was also nice enough to have his birthday coincide with DC's restaurant week, which offers diners a prix fixe option of three courses for either lunch or dinner.

To start I ordered the sundried and roasted flatbread. It's a nice toasty bread topped with sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, eggplant and pesto and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. It was an ample portion and I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing for fear I wouldn't have room for dinner and dessert.

For the main course, I chose the pan-seared rockfish, which was prepared very well and showcased the lightness of the fish. It was paired with gnocchi, leeks, mushrooms and cauliflower. The vegetables were a nice way to celebrate the season.

Finally, for dessert, I chose the chocolate raspberry mousse. What the dessert lacked in presentation (think of a lump of fake dog poop you bought when you were a kid to play a prank on a friend), it made up for in flavors.

All in all, PS7's is a restaurant I'd been wanting to try for months now, and it didn't disappoint.

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J Says...

The first dinner of our third year was a place I had once visited, long ago and remembered fondly. I got to PS7's early knowing 1) it was Restaurant Week and 2) the bar scene is usually entertaining. Both were true this evening as I was graciously greeted by the manager that evening who got wind C&J were dining this particular evening.

I began with the butternut squash soup, which is quickly becoming my new go-to appetizer after scallops or mussels. It was plentiful and quite delicious. My main course went with the reliable pan-roasted chicken breast. The precise proportions and a pitch-perfect presentation, my palette was quite pleased (and I worked in seven "p"'s intentionally!). For dessert, I chose the hazelnut candy bar, mainly because I was forced to not copy C. It was fine, but nothing spectacular.

My only complaint...though not minor in any way...was our waiter. It took approximately 15 minutes for us to be greeted and offered drinks upon arriving at our table, and then his appearance was scattered from that point forward. He seemed more entertained by the adjacent table, for which he took out his iPhone and showed them an application. So I subsequently informed the manager of his name and inexcusable service. I don't think there is an "app" for unemployment.

All in all, I will return to PS7's for both social drinking and dinner, though probably not for Restaurant Week as I missed the full menu options.


PS7's - 777 Eye Street NW, 202.742.8550, www.ps7restaurant.com