Rose's Luxury - Capital Hill

Tuesday, 5/19/15, 7:30 pm

The process of even getting into this restaurant is an experience, but it was well worth it. With thoughtfulness put into every so I had no doubt that would continue into the bathrooms. In a restaurant with exposed brick and shabby-chic interior, it was no surprise to see white tiles set off with a chair rail molding. The marble sink and hanging mirror accented the wash room. The green walls show off one of two upstairs bathrooms. That window doesn't look outside, rather it overlooks the interior courtyard so you can see diners downstairs. 

I also took a shot of the single stall on the first floor. Not as cute, but a small touch with the small dresser. Here's more on Rose's Luxury.

China Chilcano - Chinatown

Saturday, 2/7/15, 10 pm 

Well I certainly didn't expect this. Walking into the restroom of Jose Andres' sleek new Peruvian Asian fushion place, I didn't expect to be transported to sleep-a-way camp. Even the wood planks makes you feel like you're in a bunk or a really fashionable outhouse. All the walls are covered with chalk scribbles, and there's plenty of opportunity to add your own name. 

Take a closer look at China Chilcano. 

Tillman's Roadhouse - Ft. Worth

Friday, 7/18/14, 9:30 pm 

This highly stylized outdoorsy restaurant's decor flowed into the restroom, with full door single stalls and white subway tiles all around. The pale wood accents set off the shabby chic interior.

Here's more on Tillman's Roadhouse.

La Condesa - Austin

Friday, 7/11/14, 8:30 pm 

In a quick visit to Austin we had chance to enjoy this restaurant and the great guacamole there. The stalls left much to be desired, but the sink area was a bit more stylized with a little of the industrial look and antique-looking faucets.  

Here's more on La Condesa. 

Toro Toro - Downtown

Thursday, 4/10/14, 1:30 pm 

The lunch buffet in this massive new restaurant was outstanding and given how stylized every part of the place was, I expected something special from the bathrooms. The bathroom stall doors were lined with a cow hide design revealing a small European toilet inside. 

The most unique part though was yet to come. When you get to the sink area, there's a gap between the mirror and stainless steel trough sink. What you're looking at is the men's bathroom. You can't see much, just the bottom of stalls and the hands of men who happen to be using the sink at the same time as you. 

Take a look at Toro Toro.

Woodward Table - Downtown

Woodward Table - Downtown

Friday, 1/24/14, 8:30 pm

I've been to this location back when it was Potenza (see my previous post) so it's always fun to come back to a place and see how the renovations have taken hold. As you might guess, the decor of Woodward Table is a bit tone down so the bathroom reflects that. A calming gray with white molding gives a nice accent in the dark restroom. I still like the single stalls with the full doors.  

 

 

There is one place where they left the Potezna accents in tact: 

 

Yup, inside the stalls the same bright red titles remain. Quite a distraction. 

You can find out more about Woodward Table here. 

 

Volt - Frederick, MD

Sunday, 7/28/13, 8 pm 

It was exciting to get to try the tasting menu at this Maryland restaurant from another Top Chef favorite, Bryan Voltaggio. Set in what looks like an old townhouse, the menu is anything but retro and the bathrooms followed suit. Sleek with glass and sharp edges, the full door stalls might seem transparent, but they don't reveal much. The basic sink area is clean and simple. 

Visit Volt for yourself.

 

Kapnos - U Street

Friday, 7/26/13, 6:30 pm 

Having been to some of Mike Isabella's other restaurants, I knew there would be no skimping on the details in these restrooms. And I wasn't wrong. A "Gals" sign greets you on the way in. The stalls inside are a dark wood, highlighted by exposed bricks walls and a floor laid out with tiny titles. The sink area used some industrial elements with ornate mirrors and farmhouse faucets. Pretty nice job over all.

Here's more on Kapnos.

Teddy - Dupont

Friday, 7/12/13, 8:30 pm 

I'd been waiting for this place to open, expecting the decor to really land the "modern rough rider" theme. It's a bit more modern than I expected, but the women's bathroom is quite country.

There are three full door stalls, which I would normally like, but the doors didn't have an "occupied" indicator and the lock on the door is a simple pin lock. Not much insurance against an accidental walk in. Additionally, the stall are quite deep, meaning if that door swings open, you won't be able to quickly close it. 

Each stall has a quote above the magic eye toilet. The stall I chose had one from Amelia Earhart.

Then by the sinks stood more quotes, but not all were from women of Teddy's time. In fact one was from Eleanor Roosevelt which seemed a rather glaring
anachronism. Also, the faucets seemed really out of place. I think they could have gone much more period like, especially since they're not automatic. 

I will say it was quite a large bathroom for three stands. But I guess given the size of the restaurant, I shouldn't have been surprised.

Here's more on Teddy. 

B Too - Logan Circle

Saturday, 6/22/13, 8:30 pm 

I'm guessing there's a larger bathroom in the upstairs dining room, but downstairs there was a single stall. It was definitely brighter than the rest of the restaurant. I enjoyed the surprise in the pop of color with the glass tiles.  The toilet was a bit of an odd shape. It's a Belgian restaurant but I didn't expect the fixtures to be from there. Not sure the purpose of the long counter but I guess it clearly outlined the length of the room. Here's more on B Too.