DC offers eating options on practically every block, and the diversity of options reflects the diversity of the city's inhabitants. You can find both low-cost ethnic and chain options to high-end trendy restaurants in most neighborhoo…Open the full description
DC offers eating options on practically every block, and the diversity of options reflects the diversity of the city's inhabitants. You can find both low-cost ethnic and chain options to high-end trendy restaurants in most neighborhoods.
Ben's Chili Bowl
Budget Meals
4
3
This historic diner offers classic American favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, and of course, chili. It has been visited by figures such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Bill Crosby, and more recently, President Obama himself.
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Far East Taco Grille
Budget Meals
3
0
Whether you have a quick lunch-break downtown between meetings, or you're a tourist looking for street food, Far East Taco Grille is quintessentially American in that street food ethnic fusion sense. The flavors are insatiable. Though you might not think bahn mi or kimchi belong in the flavor profile of tacos, the sweet and spicy mix amazingly.
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Maine Avenue Fish Market
Budget Meals
4
0
The market, which is located right by the Potomac River near downtown, consists of a cluster of different vendors. Several serve cooked seafood that's often selected and cooked right in front of you. Don't expect an upscale experience - there are a few wooden tables but no proper seating and it smells like, well, a fish market.
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Red Derby
Nightlife
3
1
If you want to have fun in a casual space, look no further. Red Derby is laid-back to the max! They also have great bar food at a great price. Nighttime patrons find comfort in burgers, while brunchers find comefort in breakfast burritos and the like. It's a true neighborhood joint with a mix of regulars and their pals.
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Madam's Organ Blues Bar
Nightlife
3
0
With live music seven nights a week, Madam's Organ has as many regular patrons as they do regular musicians. With local features of indie and blues, it's easy to get a sense of the more artsy comrades in this part of town on any given night of the week.
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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Other
4
1
Book lovers will be thrilled with extensive sections in poetry, history, and travel among others. The cafe is a great place to continue your book talk over coffee, brunch, or drinks. Kramerbooks has been a neighborhood staple since the late 70s and it seems it will be a landmark for a long time to come.
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Black Cat
Nightclubs
5
0
There are two stage spaces in the Black Cat for those looking for an intimate, indie concert going experiences. The live-music part of the night can be preceded or post-partied in the Red Room Bar and/or the Food for Thought Cafe, which features vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as coffee and the like.
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Busboys and Poets
Other
7
0
There is an activist bent on this shop, as the owners designed it with critical inquiry and dialogue in mind. Loyalists and regulars are part of the Busboys and Poets "tribe" and frequent for coffee as much as they do for readings. They host many artist events in different genres and sell books of local, national, and international significance.
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Dolcezza Gelato Factory and Coffee Lab
Budget Meals
4
0
The factory is amazing and near one of DC's hidden gems, Union Market. There are a host of artisanal foodmakers in the open air market, but the Dolcezza factory, just behind, is quite special. Take a weekend tour to learn more about production, why Dolcezza was founded, and to taste the freshest gelato with innovative flavors around.
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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
Budget Meals
6
2
Delectably spiced, food is served on traditional sponge flat bread and is eaten with the fingers. The specialty dish, and the one recommended for newbies to Ethiopian cuisine, is the "Messob," which is a sampler platter consisting of an assortment of meat and vegetables.
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El Rey
Nightlife
3
6
Though El Rey is always overly loud and raging with bros, it is completely forgivable because the tacos and nachos are so good. Whether you eat inside, take it to go, or snag an order at their street window, no one will be left hungry. For drinks there are pitchers of margaritas and micheladas. For food, steak nachos and all the tacos are great.
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Teaism
Budget Meals
2
1
You'll be amazed at the selection of teas that are available, from traditional loose-leaf teas to the sweetened (and delicious!) 'bubble' teas. The food menu is vegetarian friendly and very reasonably priced, with the salmon bento box as a stand-out.
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Tryst
Budget Meals
2
0
The list of handcrafted caffeinated drinks is longwinded. For summer, there are frozen coffee drinks, smoothies, thai iced tea, and mexican coffee. For tea drinkers there are teas and tisanes. A list of house-blend drip coffees as well as a list of single origin coffees. And this doesn't even include brunch, baked goods, booze, paninis, etc.
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Budget Meals
2
1
A not-so-little 'Little Burger' includes unlimited toppings such as grilled onions and mushrooms and will set you back less than $4.
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Boundary Stone Public House
Nightlife
2
0
If you're in the neighborhood (and boy, is this neighborhood becoming hip...), Boundary Stone is the place to go and get a sense of the local flavor. The drinks and whiskey list are great. But it's also a great gastropub--the staff takes the bites as seriously as the drinks, so expect that bar burger to be slathered in house-made ketchup.
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