Matchbox DC

Pros: Outstanding pizza, creative cooking on all fronts, relatively reasonable
Cons: Very small premises, can get very crowded

The restaurant scene near the MCI Center has been heating up with some of the hottest and trendiest places around. Sadly, one can't always eat well at temples of fashion. Fortunately, there have been a few culinary treasures washing to the shore ...

Pros: Attentively prepared and creative food using high quality ingredients.
Cons: I've had better service at Burger King...almost every time I've been there!

I went to Matchbox this afternoon for lunch and was quite impressed with the food, and equally unimpressed by the service. There was no hostess to be found at the door/podium. I had to ask several customers what the seating situation was...I ultimately ...