Room 11 and Ulah Bistro

Room 11:

Sadly there was nothing open until about five on a Saturday afternoon so Cindy recommended that we try Room 11 in Columbia Heights of which I am now a huge fan: it was very small--could only hold about 25 people at a time (one booth, a bar, and rails along the window), but it had a very quaint, neighborhood feel. Cream-colored walls, rustic wood tables and rails, red stools, and a great use of small, eclectic touches throughout gave it a great decor. The persistent rain outside only added to the comfortable feel inside. I got a Brooklyn Ale and Cindy tried a Rhum Agricola with lime and cane sugar martini. We followed this up with a Heffeweisbeer paired with a delicious prosciutto, cheese, bread and olive plate for about $13. It's a little but of a trip to get out there but I think it's worth it.

Ulah Bistro:

What I liked about this spot was that it seems like a standard "go-to" that I would recommend in the future. The specials were pretty good for a Saturday night: $3.25 Red Stripes and fries with aioli. I just love it when restaurants serve fries in wrapped paper... just gives it a great vintage, low-key feel. The bartender seemed a bit uppity but the waitstaff and chef were really welcoming: they even invited Cindy to come back and cook. :)