About us
DC Metro Dining (formerly The Weekly Dinner)
We host organized, seated dining experiences across the DC metro area for people who enjoy good food and real conversation. Our events are designed to be social, relaxed, and thoughtfully run.
Before attending your first event, please take a moment to understand how our dinners work and what we ask of members.
→ Learn how DC Metro Dining works
→ Notifications are Key to Attending & for Awareness of New Events
What we do
Most of our events are dinners, with occasional brunches or happy hours. Group sizes typically range from 6 to 12, depending on the venue. We focus on well-regarded restaurants and test many places ourselves before hosting events there.
Who joins
Members range from their mid-20s through early 60s. Some attend solo, some with friends, some as couples. What people tend to share is an interest in social dining, good conversation, and being present at the table.
What to expect
This is not a drop-in happy hour group. Our events involve reservations and fixed seating. Because of that, we ask members to RSVP thoughtfully and communicate if plans change. Doing so helps keep events fair, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.
Is this a singles group
No. Definitely not. People come for the food and the company. Connections happen naturally sometimes, but the goal is a respectful, comfortable dining experience for all. Keep things friendly, social, and considerate.
If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to have you join us!
For full details on how our events run and member expectations, please review our Overview about who we are, how we approach events, and what are member expectations.
Upcoming events
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Southern French at Chez Billy Sud (Georgetown)
Chez Billy Sud, 1039 31st St. NW, Washington, DC, USNEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS
Before attending your first event, please take a moment to understand how our dinners work and what we ask of members.
→ Learn how DC Metro Dining works
→ Ensure Group Notifications are Setup (Announcements + In on Waitlist/Attending List)RSVP CUTOFF
The final opportunity to change your RSVP from Yes to No is Saturday, November 21, at 10a.m.After that point, please do not change your RSVP without contacting the organizer. Last-minute cancellations, no-shows, and failure to communicate may affect future participation.
INTRO: Over the past five years in particular, Chez Billy Sud has regularly found its way onto the short list when people ask where to eat in Georgetown or look for a particularly good French bistro in Washington. It has also earned consecutive recognition in Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2025 and 2026.
Unlike the larger, bustling brasserie atmosphere of places such as Le Diplomate, Chez Billy Sud offers a more intimate experience in a converted Georgetown townhouse. Its Southern French influences, classic bistro cooking, inviting dining room and well-regarded wine list give the restaurant a distinctive neighborhood character. It's an opportunity to enjoy a memorable French dinner in a setting with a little more intimacy and personality.
FOOD: We'll be ordering à la carte, giving everyone the flexibility to choose their own dishes.
The menu features French bistro favorites, including Steak Tartare, Escargots, Moules-Frites, Confit de Canard, Steak Frites and Scottish Salmon. These dishes have received positive attention from diners and reflect the kitchen's approach to traditional French cooking. Other options include French onion soup, chicken liver mousse, sea bass and Bucatini Provençale.
→ Explore Chez Billy Sud's Dinner Menu:
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Spending expectation: Approximately 50–75 per person before tax and the restaurant's service charge, depending on selections and beverages.SPACE: Housed in a converted Georgetown townhouse, Chez Billy Sud has the feel of an intimate neighborhood French bistro. The main dining room features warm finishes, mirrors, artwork, parquet flooring and banquette seating. The adjoining Bar à Vin offers a more relaxed atmosphere, with exposed brick, wood finishes and a fireplace.
The setting is distinctive and comfortable, with considerably more intimacy than the large brasserie-style dining rooms found at some of Washington's better-known French restaurants. Our reservation is for the main dining room.
→ Visit the restaurant website:
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Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (see the FAQs for more details)
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Limited to 6 slots
See you there,
JoeNCLOSEST METRO
Georgetown does not have its own Metrorail station.
The most practical option is Foggy Bottom-GWU on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. From the station, walk west toward Pennsylvania Avenue, cross toward Georgetown and continue to 31st Street NW. Expect approximately 0.8–0.9 mile and 17–20 minutes on foot.
PARKING
Several parking garages are within a short walk:- Central Parking Garage. 3111 K Street NW. Specifically recommended by the restaurant.
- Colonial Parking. 1054 31st Street NW. A nearby option within a few blocks.
On a Saturday though, street parking may be challenging!
For directions using the Metro, try using the Trip Planner | WMATA Rider Tools https://share.google/V5iOWbEbTGTvrqF8T
For advance parking reservations, check SpotHero or Parking Panda.
Attendance Notes
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If you RSVP “YES,” please commit to showing up & timely manner to Event Lead DMs. With 5,400+ members and limited seating, we can’t afford no-shows. It’s not fair to other members or to our relationship with the restaurant.
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New Members / 1st Timers: Trying to get a slot? Join the Waitlist and check back frequently: spots often open up on the morning of the event. You may also receive midweek confirmation emails to reconfirm your RSVP, so please check your Meetup DMs and please respond timely to Event Lead communications.
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Billing Reminder - Add 30% for tax and tip to your food and drink total. This is part of our group’s expectations and helps smooth out service with the restaurant.
Looking forward to dining with you!
JoeN
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Past events
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