It's been years since I've had a lunch date with my spouse. I haven't been around the DC food scene in years, so I don't know what's good these days. In the past, we've really enjoyed Rose's Luxury, Zaytinya, CityZen, Rasika. We tend to enjoy flavors/dishes that are unique or bold. Ruling out French, Sushi, Italian, unless it's some type of fusion or unique twist. Any suggestions come to mind? It's a lunch date. We don't drink. Can be cheap food or tasting menu, doesn't matter ($300 budget). I'm just overwhelmed with what DC has to offer.

Wife and I don't dine in DC often, but since our anniversary is coming up, we'd like to try something new. We enjoy good food, usually with bold and interesting flavors. Not a big fan of dishes that are very simple and "highlight the natural flavors." Some of the restaurants we have enjoyed in the past are Rasika, Charleston (B'more), and Idylwood Grill (Falls Church). We would like to go to Komi but they're already booked. We are thinking about going to CityZen. We don't drink wine, and open to a tasting menu or a la carte, budgeting under $125pp. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!