Five DC Power Lunch Options for Lighter Summer Eating

DC is a town of meetings: but far too often that means a business lunch, a reception with passed appetizers, and a charity or PAC dinner with another three-courses. Doing this three days a week or more can get old, quick.

During the summer months, no one wants to feel stuffed after a lunch meeting – and certainly the same tired steak houses can get old.

Here are five options to keep your “power lunch” status and still keep you light in your loafers.

1. Tosca – Grilled Baby Octopus

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Wood grilled and simply finished. MMmmmmm, tentacles.

2. Joe’s – Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche

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Oh you fancy huh?

3. Table – House Made Burrata

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Table is a great, non-downtown place for lunch. Highly recommended.

4. Fiola – Squid Ink Pasta with Tiger Prawns and Sea Urchin (1/2 portion)

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Bringing sexy back!

5. Mio – Market Fish Ceviche

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Nom nom nom all day.

So kick the traditional steak house this summer and add some of these light lunch dishes into the rotation without having to hit a salad-and-run place. August in DC and “meat sweats” never pair well together.

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