DC Metro Dining (aka The Weekly Dinner)

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→ NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS, if you have questions about the group, RSVPs, or the overall dining event process, visit our FAQs (ugh Meetup, we'll need to rebuild these) and our No-Show Policy (for this event, by 12pm on Event Day).
→ RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is Friday 10a, 1/23. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)

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Winter Restaurant Week [RW] is back in DC!:
Learn more about DC's Restaurant Week (http://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek/)

• Officially runs Jan 19 - 25 [some places will extend the deal beyond these dates]
• 3-course fixed-price dinner special for $40 / $55 / $65 price tiers [not including drinks, and our required 30% tax / tip]

→ For this RW event TOSCA will be at the $65 tier, so the minimum cost for the deal is $85 [drinks, wine/beer, and any extras items are additional and still factors our 30% tax/tip]
→ By attending the event, each member agrees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu, and agree this $ minimum. CASH PREFERRED PLEASE!

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SPECIAL RULE for RSVPing to ANY RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT:
Lol, rule waived for this Restaurant Week period. ;)
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One of my favorite Restaurant Week returns in years. After not participating since 2019, Tosca is back for DC Winter Restaurant Week 2026, and this is a big deal.

Prior to stepping away, Tosca was widely considered one of the best Restaurant Week values in the city, largely because they offered access to most of the regular menu rather than a heavily restricted RW subset. It’s genuinely nice to see them re-participate starting with this Winter 2026 run.

FOOD: Tosca is an upscale Northern Italian restaurant known for clean, composed dishes, house-made pastas, and well-executed seasonal proteins. Prior to 2019, Tosca earned a strong reputation during Restaurant Week because they treated it as a true showcase, often allowing diners to order from most of the core menu, with only a small number of premium items carrying upcharges. That approach consistently delivered strong value and positive feedback.

Vegetarian & Gluten Free note:

• Tosca does not typically list fixed vegetarian entrées for Restaurant Week. Instead, the kitchen curates vegetarian dishes daily using seasonal ingredients.
• Vegetarian selections may vary night to night, but the restaurant has committed to offering vegetarian options throughout Restaurant Week and has historically handled this thoughtfully.
• Gluten-free pastas are available upon request.

For Winter 2026, Tosca is returning at the top Restaurant Week pricing tier, with a base RW dinner price of $65. Expect a small number of optional premium upcharges, often items like beef tenderloin or veal, which many diners have historically found reasonable relative to normal menu pricing.

→ View Tosca’s menus: https://www.toscadc.com/menu. Only a couple of items have upcharges. All must opt into the RW menu and priceponts

SPACE: Polished, contemporary, and unmistakably upscale. Tosca’s dining room feels refined and professional rather than casual. Service leans formal, with a traditional fine-dining pace and attentiveness. Business casual works, but many guests will be dressed more formally, especially during Restaurant Week evenings. This is a good choice if you enjoy a more classic, composed dining experience.

→ Visit the restaurant site: https://www.toscadc.com/

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==> Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (see the FAQs for more details).
==> Limited to 6 slots
See you there!
JoeN

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CLOSEST METRO:

• Metro Center [Red, Blue, Orange, Silver]. Exit Metro Center toward 12th Street NW / F Street NW. Once you come up the escalator/stairs, you will be on F Street NW. Walk east on F Street NW for about 2 blocks (toward 12th Street). When you reach the corner of F Street & 12th Street NW, you’ll see 1112 F Street.
• For directions using the Metro, try using the Plan a Trip feature at the WMATA website (click on your preferred Metro station then at the Station page level click "Plan a Trip".

PARKING: No valet parking is offered. TOSCA offers free validated parking for dinner patrons after 5 pm at the District Center Parking Garage (West Side, in the building 555 12th St. NW) (look for One Parking) on 11th St. NW between E and F St., requiring guests to bring their parking ticket for validation.

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1. Limited to 6 slots.
2. If you RSVP "YES" please make sure you can definitely make it. With 5,800+ members and limited seating, we cannot afford no-shows. It's unfair to the other members who would like to attend and also to the organizers who have to explain to the restaurant why the reserved # of guests didn't show (can damage our reputation and ability to do larger reservations in the future). No-Show / Late Cancel rules apply (see our Discussion area on the website).
3. Join the WAIT-LIST of you don't get an initial spot! Use the Waitlist option. Also, check back regularly as attendees have been known to cancel up to Noon the day of the event. We may use emails during the week to confirm continued interest, so check!
4. Billing (add 30% tax/tip to your bill). Remember, include the required 30% for tip / tax in addition to the food / beverages you order as defined in our FAQs.
5. NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS, if you have questions about the group, RSVPs, or the overall dining event process, visit our FAQs (http://diningout.meetup.com/149/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1650845) and our No-Show Policy (http://tinyurl.com/5byotq).

NEW 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

RSVP CUTOFF (i.e. Final Change Your Mind if Registered YES)
→ RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is Saturday 10a, 1/31. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)

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Winter Restaurant Week [RW] is back in DC!:
Learn more about DC's Restaurant Week (http://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek/)

• Officially runs Jan 19 - 25 [some places like Cordelia Fishbar will extend the deal beyond these dates]
• 3-course fixed-price dinner special for $40 / $55 / $65 price tiers [not including drinks, and our required 30% tax / tip]

→ For this RW event Cordelia Fishbar will be at the $65 tier, so the minimum cost for the deal is $85 [drinks, wine/beer, and any extras items are additional and still factors our 30% tax/tip]
→ By attending the event, each member agrees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu, and agree this $ minimum. CASH PREFERRED PLEASE!

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SPECIAL RULE for RSVPing to ANY RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT:
Lol, rule waived for this Restaurant Week period. ;)
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We’re heading to Cordelia Fishbar for a Restaurant Week dinner in the Union Market neighborhood. This seafood-centric restaurant blends coastal influences with globally inspired preparations, making it a standout choice for a flavorful winter night out.

FOOD: Cordelia Fishbar focuses on fresh seafood, crudo, conserva, and charcoal-grilled specialties, drawing inspiration from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas. Reviewers highlight dishes like coal-roasted oysters, crudo-style seafood, and jumbo lump crab toast, along with beautifully prepared grilled calamari and whole branzino. The raw bar selections and char-grilled items are consistently praised for their freshness and distinctive flavor, and guests also appreciate thoughtful wine pairings and creative cocktails designed to complement the seafood.
This is a great choice for seafood lovers, especially if you enjoy a mix of small plates and shareable entrées that highlight seasonal fish and shellfish.

→ Explore Cordelia Fishbar’s menu: https://www.cordeliadc.com/menus. All must opt into the RW menu and priceponts

SPACE: Cordelia’s space in Union Market feels warm and vibrant with rustic-meets-coastal design and an intimate yet lively atmosphere. The expansive bar and oyster selections make it fun to start with drinks and small plates before dinner, and the dining room works well for conversation and tasting a range of seafood dishes.

→ Visit the restaurant site: https://www.cordeliadc.com/

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==> Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (see the FAQs for more details).
==> Limited to 6 slots
See you there!
JoeN

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CLOSEST METRO:

• NoMa-Gallaudet U (Red Line) is the closest major stop. Exit toward Morse Street NE, walk northeast on Morse Street NE to 550 Morse St NE, just inside Union Market. The walk is about 6–8 minutes.
• For directions using the Metro, try using the Plan a Trip feature at the WMATA website (click on your preferred Metro station then at the Station page level click "Plan a Trip".

PARKING: Parking options include Union Market valet on 5th & Neal Streets NE and nearby garages. Street parking can be limited, especially on weekend evenings—Metro or rideshare is recommended.

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Attendance Notes:

• If you RSVP “YES,” please commit to showing up. With 5,800+ members and limited seating, we can’t afford no-shows. It’s not fair to other members or to our relationship with the restaurant.
• No-Show / Late Cancel rules apply (see links below).
• Can’t get a slot? Join the Waitlist and check back frequently—spots often open up before Noon on the day of the event. You may also receive midweek confirmation emails to reconfirm your RSVP, so please check your inbox.
• 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.
• New Members / 1st Timers: Visit our FAQs and No-Show Policy if you're unfamiliar with how we run things.

Looking forward to dining with you!

– JoeN