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. 

Al Tiramisu - Washington, DC

Friday, 1/15/10, 7 pm - Dupont

After a great restaurant week where I slacked off grabbing pictures (sorry for no Tenpenh, Chef Geoff's or Vidalia), I'm back on track.

If I just showed you these pictures and didn't mention the name of restaurant, would you be able to tell which one it was?


This old world Italian restaurant certainly felt modern in the restroom. Just above the black tile is the mirror, which covers half the wall. The chic sink and soap dispenser were nice, but I'm still confused as to why this would be the decor of choice. Check out the accent wall with the bizarrely placed hand dryer.

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Hank's Oyster Bar - Washington, DC

Sunday, 11/8/09, 8 pm - Dupont

Despite being very close to my place, it had taken me a while to try this place. The restaurant isn't as small as you would think, but the restroom is. A single stall at the back of the place.

There was plenty of wicker (I think someone has to explain the chair to me) which I think is supposed to fit in with the summer-cottage-by-the-sea feel of the restaurant so I'll give it that. I always think it's odd when a restroom has a toilet paper stand instead of a wall mount. I did like the blue textured walls. I would have preferred if they could put the paper goods somewhere hidden and, despite it not being that late on a Sunday, the bathroom clearly hadn't been visited by any staff because the trash can was overflowing.

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James Hoban - Washington, DC

Friday, 6/5/09, 11:30 pm - Dupont

Though this is supposed to be an "Irish bar," as the person I was with observed, you can't just put pictures of Ireland on the walls and call it that. The restroom also reflected that sentiment. The actual restaurant is quite a large place that has turned over frequently in as many years.


So the generic restrooms weren't anything special and at that time on a Friday night weren't particularly clean either. But at least you had privacy with the full-length white slotted doors. The floor is multicolored (not sure if the titles come through in this picture) and there is actually a third stall over to the left.

What you can't see in this picture of the only sink in the restroom is the overflowing trash can (I thought I'd spare you the details). I challenge you to find something Irish in this James Hoban restroom.

Tabbard Inn - Washington, D.C.

Thursday, 12/18/08, 10 pm - Dupont

The bathroom was pretty much what you would expect at the Tabbard Inn - two single stalls with homey touches. Marble tile surrounded the actual bathroom area with a wooden dresser and mirror in the other half.

There were decorative touches all over, but it didn't look designed, just as if they were acquired over time, which is the essence of the Tabbard Inn. Here's more on the place.

Luna Grill - Washington, DC

Saturday, 7/5/08, 8:30 pm - Dupont

So they redid this restaurant and I guess I hadn't been in the bathroom since. It used to be one large unisex stall. Now it's two single stalls, but one for men and one for women.

The walls of the woman's stall are decorated with what looks like chalkboard paint and are covered with handwritten quotes from authors, feminist and political leaders, etc. (but upon closer examination, the chalk doesn't wipe off). The toilet and sink weren't anything special, but I think it's quirky and seemed pretty clean.

Here's more on the Luna Grill.