National Conference for Adult Education State Directors

LOCAL DINING

The following establishments are in the general vicinity of the conference location. We hope these are helpful and enjoyable.

$ = Average entree $10 and under
$$ = Average entree $11-$20
$$$ = Average entree $21 and up

Amina Thai                                       $                      (walking distance)
5065 Nicholson Lane
Rockville
(301) 770-9509
The area's first halal Thai restaurant.

Bistro Asiatique                                $$$
4936 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 654-7989
Asian fusion cuisine in an opulent dining room.

Café Deluxe                                     $$
4910 Elm Street
Bethesda
(301) 656-3131
A casual, brasserie-style diner in Bethesda that's a few steps up from the place where Kevin Bacon ate in that Barry Levinson flick.

Centro Italian Grill                             $$
4838 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 951-1988
Trendy Tuscan dishes are prepared for grazing; you can even get half-and-half meats and pastas on one plate.

Chipotle - Rockville                           $                      (walking distance)
11830 Rockville Pike, #17B
Bethesda
(301) 881-2600
Monster burritos, quesadillas and fajitas are made from the freshest ingredients and served in a trendy, uber-urban atmosphere.

Hamburger Hamlet                           $
10400 Old Georgetown Road
North Bethesda
(301) 897-5350
Burgers and more the old-fashioned way.

Jaleo                                              $$
7271 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 913-0003
Spanish tapas (50 plus) and several main dishes fit all appetites and price ranges; the wine list is friendly and the wait staff is helpful.

La Miche Restaurant                        $$$
7905 Norfolk Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 986-0707
As you eat these earthy dishes while tucked into a banquette beneath rafters hung with woven baskets, it is easy to imagine yourself in a real French country inn.

Levante’                                          $$
7262 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 657-2441
Fine excellent Middle Eastern food; try the "pides," boat-shaped pizzas.

Morton’s of Chicago                        $$$
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 657-2650
Morton's, The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees.

New Orleans Bistro                         $$
4907 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 986-8833
The food at this former Oodles Noodles delivers sufficient Cajun-Creole punch.

Raku                                              $$
7240 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 718-8680
A chain restaurant that doesn't taste like it, Raku has Asian food that's made for fun, with high-contrast textures and tastes.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House                $$$
7315 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 652-7877
Patrons aren't afraid to valet -- or loosen their purse strings -- at the posh and often impressive steakhouse.

Siena's                                           $                      (walking distance)
11417 Woodglen Drive
Rockville
(301) 770-7474
Siena's has really good pizza, generous and comforting pastas and pasta using as much organic and locally grown produce as possible.

Tragara Ristorante                           $$$
4935 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda
(301) 951-4935
Perhaps the priciest and fanciest restaurant in Bethesda. Take note of the appetizers.

Vegetable Garden                           $                      (walking distance)
11618 Rockville Pike
Rockville
(301) 468-9301
Chinese for the vegetarian. The soft-shell crab looks and crunches exactly like crab, even if it tastes like eggplant.

For more dining choices, especially closer to downtown Washington, DC, please visit http://www.dcpages.com/Dining or http://www.washingtondc.com/dining and also http://restaurants.washingtoncitypaper.com/finder.php