Saturday Dining - Creative Persian Dining at Rumi's Kitchen (Convention Center)

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RSVP CUTOFF (i.e. Final Change Your Mind if Registered YES)
→ RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is Saturday 10a, 3/21. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)

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Let’s explore one of DC’s most well regarded Persian restaurants. We’re headed to Rumi's Kitchen in Mount Vernon Triangle, steps from the Convention Center.

→ This event, if RSVPing please ensure that you're able to arrive e
arly, Rumi's is a bit rigid that full party needs to arrive for seating.

FOOD: Rumi’s Kitchen serves refined Persian cuisine built around wood fired meats, saffron rice, stews, and vibrant small plates. Reviewers consistently praise the lamb kabobs for tenderness and seasoning, along with chicken kabobs and koobideh skewers. The Chilean sea bass and duck fesenjoon, a traditional pomegranate walnut stew, are often highlighted as standout entrées. Popular starters include roasted cauliflower, hummus, and smoked eggplant dishes. Saffron rice with crispy tahdig is a table favorite. Desserts such as baklava and Persian ice cream are frequently recommended. The cocktail program is also well reviewed, with guests noting balanced, spice driven drinks and an interesting wine list. Most members should expect to spend between 45 and 75 dollars for dinner and drinks.

→ Explore Rumi's Kitchen's menu: https://www.rumiskitchen.com/washington-dc-menus#section.

SPACE: Upscale, modern dining room with high ceilings, warm lighting, and an energetic weekend crowd. Expect a lively atmosphere and moderate noise on a Saturday evening.

→ Visit the restaurant site: https://www.rumiskitchen.com/washington-dc-home

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==> Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (see the FAQs for more details).
==> Limited to 8 slots
See you there!
JoeN

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CLOSEST METRO:

• Mount Vernon Square (Green, Yellow) is the closest stop. Exit toward 7th St NW and the Convention Center, walk north on 7th St NW toward L St NW. The walk is about 4–6 minutes.
  Gallery Place Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow) is also nearby.
• 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: There are multiple garages near the Convention Center and throughout Mount Vernon Triangle within a few blocks of the restaurant. Street parking can be limited on weekend evenings. Plan accordingly.

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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