Courtney asks:  Can you recommend a good restaurant for two couples to have dinner on a weeknight?  Something mid price range and somewhat hip?

Oh, so you’re gonna be one of the those couples.  Kidding, kidding.  Just don’t leave behind your single friends too often.  They’re the ones with all the great stories! 

For some reliably delish American fare, try Ulah Bistro in the U Street neighborhood.  A bottle of wine and their signature pizza (crab meat, cherry tomatos, basil, cheese) and you won’t be diasppointed!   For something a bit more adventurous, head up to Cleveland Park and enjoy the New Indian cuisine of Indique.  Finally, for if you haven’t been already, you should definitely try Central in Penn Quarter!  It’s the more casual restaurant of famous chef Michel Richard (of Citronelle).