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District Soul Food Lounge

District Soul Food Lounge

500 8th St SE, 20003, Washington, United States

Food • Coffee • Cheese • Seafood


"great but many room grow! I was looking for a special place to have a birthday dinner with 3 other mature and extremely demanding suburban women, both of whom were not overwhelmed to go to lunch in dc. I won them before location. so their location, besides two other things dragged me to this restaurant eating and the newness. I wasn't disappointed. I went into a very good scene new very different from the banana cafe. the color scheme and the artwork is beautiful! the food was great! I am from the low country sc and grew up on the dishes offered on the menu. (I see myself as an expert. eating was good and authentic. our server was charismatic and friendly. these are the things that would force me to return. also the choice of the music is superb. it felt like a soul food spot. on the afternoon, however, mainstays were not available on the menu soul rolls and either dessert (banan pudding sweet kartoffel pfund cake. I am not an expert for the restaurant, but I think that the soul rolls (in this restaurant of soul food should be a main available and loaded by 1 clock after half a day of opening (as they are closed Monday to evening, I thought they would go closed and go closed. at the end of eating and outing, I have made a comment about not getting the soul roll to the woman who seemed to be a manager of any kind. She brought us something out. they were here. someone from the kitchen also brought the müll out and went right behind us through the area. that was extremely disturbing. I hope that was the decision of the individual employee and not the direction of management. overall it was GOOD experience with good food. I am rooted for the success of this place. I will give it a little more time before I return. I'm gonna move!"

Canyon Southwest Cafe

Canyon Southwest Cafe

1818 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304, United States

Cafe • Coffee • Western • Mexican


"While at the bar, we were treated to some complimentary appetizers that were absolutely divine. I found myself happily sipping wine and going back for more appetizers. We quickly realized that this place fills up fast; if you don’t arrive early, you might struggle to find a seat. If that happens, it’s definitely worth the wait. I recommend sitting at the bar and mingling with the eclectic crowd. The service we received was exceptional. I've heard some people mention they didn't have a good experience, but I certainly can't agree. The manager was our server, and he was incredibly attentive, making the service feel like a special treat on its own. The dining area is cozy, with tables nestled closely together, mostly by the windows. We had a charming little table that made me think of a faraway place—which only added to the ambiance. Since it was still early, we enjoyed watching people walk by as we sipped wine and sampled appetizers while deciding on our entrees. I was blown away by how delicious the food was; it was presented beautifully and prepared with flair. The dishes were elegantly simple, with oversized platters that had gentle curves, blending contemporary style without being overly modern. The booths were inviting, draped in sheer fabric of various colors, creating a cozy atmosphere that felt heavenly. I visited with a friend but couldn’t help thinking how perfect this place would be for a romantic date. I told her it would be ideal for a long, leisurely dinner on a second or third date when you really want to connect and enjoy each other’s company. And the evening was capped off with an extraordinary dessert—I can't wait to return! While it is a bit pricey, considering everything you get, it’s worth it. We were two, enjoying two bottles of wine (yes, I know!), along with appetizers and our main courses. I had the filet mignon, which was out of this world, while she opted for fish. We were oohing and aahing throughout the meal—it was almost sensual! We shared lots of giggles and laughter as we savored the incredible flavors. Overall, it was unbelievable and absolutely worth it. I really hope to go back with a date because it’s perfect for that, although I noticed there were also larger groups having a great time. If you don’t mind spending a bit for a special dinner, I highly recommend it! I know I’ll be back! And next time, I’m guessing my friend’s boyfriend won’t let us go without him."