This Weekend Under $60: Chopsticks

To say that sushi is sushi is a gross generalization. Anyone who has experienced both prefab faux-crab grocery store pseudo maki and the fresh nuanced creations of a true master, knows that a world of difference exists between the two. In no way do I mean to denigrate these mass-market offerings, but truly fresh sushi is a sublime experience, and one that shouldn’t be missed.

That being said, I am always on the look out for establishments in the DC area that consistently serve quality sushi, and one restaurant that has impressed me to this end is Chopsticks of Georgetown. Located south of M on Wisconsin this cozy little Japanese restaurant offers terrific food at reasonable prices, and while everything on the menu is enjoyable, it’s the sushi that really sets this place apart in my eyes. I’ve had nothing but good experiences there, so I was astounded so see all of the negative reviews that Chopsticks has received on yelp, but to each his own I guess. The seating is limited so if you are planning on going shoot to arrive a little earlier than you normally would to ensure that you can get a seat.


After dinner there is no reason to let the evening’s Japanese vibe die, if some adult beverages are what you seek, why not fix yourselves up a jar of Sparkling Sake Lemonaide (recipe at the bottom of the page), a refreshing take on the traditional Japanese rice wine that’s the perfect drink for spring. Now, drink in hand, what better way to cap of your evening than by kicking back and enjoying Sofia Coppola’s expat classic Lost In Translation