‘Buddha Bar 15’
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For those of us on a budget, it’s always great to find a deal on dinner, or any other meal for that matter. That being said, I have a few spots that I think you’ll thank me later for…
Buddha Bar. Did you know you can enjoy lunch Buddha Bar-style for under 20 bucks? That’s right! Seven days a week this newly-opened restaurant offers bento boxes for $19. The boxes include miso soup, edamame, Buddha Bar, chicken salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, red curry shrimp with steamed rice, and your choice of mango soup or chocolate & sesame bars for dessert. Works for me!
Potenza. If you’re looking for something different, Potenza has you covered. On Thursdays and Fridays, between 11:20 am and 5 pm, you can grab a snack for just $5! If you drop by Potenza’s patio at 15th and H Street NW, you can have your choice of three house-made sausages. Grilled and served with peppers and onions, you just decide between Italian sweet, spicy, or fennel, and enjoy. If you’re looking for a little bit more, they also have a three-course menu you might enjoy on your lunch break. You can choose between items like salad, sandwiches, and even a take-away cookie bag. Check out the full menu here.
CommonWealth Gastropub & Hank’s Oyster Bar. Last but not least, Jamie Leeds has a special treat for you and the kids with Family Nights at DC’s CommonWealth Gastropub and Hank’s Oyster Bar in Alexandria. On Tuesdays and Saturdays between 5 and 7 pm at Commonwealth (and Tuesdays at Hank’s Oyster Bar), kids 10 and under can eat free when you chow down on one of the “grown-up” meals. Whether it’s the Mac n’ Cheese at Hank’s or the Fish n’ Chips at CommonWealth, the kiddies will definitely eat great. For the parents, you might like something like the BBQ’d Oysters or Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes.
