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Only in Washington, DC

Fast Food:  Ben’s Chili Bowl
In business in the same location since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl is not just a restaurant; it's a U Street institution, a living artifact. During the years of the civil-rights movement, Ben's, a short hop from Howard University, was a gathering place for many of the movement's leading figures. A young Bill Cosby courted his future wife, Camille, at Ben's. Rioters devastated U Street after Martin Luther King was assassinated, but they spared this restaurant.
Location:  1213 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Metro Stop:  U Street
Phone: 202-667-0909
What to get: Half-smoke "all the way" (a sausage topped with chili, cheese, and onions); for breakfast, bacon or sausage with two eggs cooked to order, grits, and a biscuit is a deal for $5.99; the pancakes and eggs are good, too.


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In January 2009, President Obama dined at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl with DC's Mayor, Adrian Fenty.

Inexpensive Sit-Down Restaurant:  Etete (Ethiopian Food)
The Washington, DC area has the highest concentration of Ethiopians in the U.S., with a metro-area population estimated at 150,000 to 200,000
Location:  1942 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro Stop:  U Street
Phone: 202-232-7600
What to get:  Sambusas—crispy turnovers of lentil or beef; hearty stews called wats, including chicken-and-egg doro wat and peppery yebeg wat, a lamb stew; vegetarian sampler of azifa (green lentils in a spicy mustard sauce), yekik alicha (yellow-lentil-and-onion stew), and yemisir wat (red lentils in a rich, fiery sauce).

Nice Restaurant:  Old Ebbitt Grill 
A hundred yards from the White House, this 152-year-old institution has been a favorite of several Presidents. You will probably see some of Washington’s most powerful people sharing a meal and a drink.
Location:  675 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
Metro Stop:  Metro Center 
Phone: 202-347-4801
What to get:  The oysters are some of the best in town. The historic saloon is also dependable for its “buffalo wings” (i.e., spicy chicken), crab-and-artichoke dip, crab-cake sandwich, and cheese plate. If it the restaurant is crowded, ask to be seated at the bar – you can eat there too. 


Mist ge frieten?

Belga Café
Location:  514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop:  Eastern Market
Phone:  (202) 544-0100 

Brasserie Beck
Location:  1101 K Street, NW, Washington DC, 20005
Metro Stop:  Metro Center
Phone:  (202) 408-1717 

Granville Moore’s
Location:  1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Metro Stop:  Union Station – NOTE:  Take a taxi instead.  The area is not as safe as the rest of DC.
Phone:  (202) 399-2546  
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Drinking Kasteel Rouge at Brasserie Beck

Our Favorites & Suggestions


Pizza: 7th Hill
Location: 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop:  Eastern Market
Phone: (202) 544-1911


Sushi:  Kotobuki
Location: 4822 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  No metro – take cab. 
Phone: (202) 625-9080

Salad & Frozen Yogurt: SweetGreen
Georgetown Location: 3333 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC‎ - (202) 337-9338. Metro: Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom – Note: You will have to walk from Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom to Georgetown, which takes about 10 minutes
Dupont Location: ‎ 1512 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC‎ - (202) 387-9338‎. Metro: Dupont Circle


Thai:  Bangkok Bistro
Location: 3251 Prospect Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn – NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn to Georgetown, which takes about 10 minutes
Phone: (202) 337-2424


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At the Tombs on Nick's birthday.
College Atmosphere / Bar:  Tombs
Location: 1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Rosslyn --  NOTE:  You will have to walk from Rosslyn to Georgetown University, which takes about 10 minutes
Phone:  (202) 337-6668


Gastropub: Commonwealth
Location: 1400 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Metro Stop:  Columbia Heights
Phone:  (202) 265-1400

Cupcake:  Georgetown Cupcake 
Location: 3301 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn –  NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn to Georgetown, which takes about 10 minutes
Phone:  (202) 333-8448

American BBQ / Backyard Patio:  Old Glory 
Location: 3139 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn – NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn to Georgetown, which takes about 10 minutes
Phone:  (202) 337-3406


Nice Restaurant / Seafood:  Pesce
Location: 20th & P Street, NW
Metro Stop:  Dupont Circle 
Phone: (202) 466-3474



Romantic / Italian:  Filomena 
Location: 1063 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn – NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom or Rosslyn to Georgetown, which takes about 10 minutes
Phone:  (202) 338-8800


California-Mexican Food:  Surfside

Location: 2444 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom – NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom to Upper Georgetown, which takes about 20 minutes.  You can also take a cab.
Phone:  (202) 337-0004


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We had our first date at Filomena, and then went back a year later on Valentine's Day.

Burger Joint:  Good Stuff Eatery
Location: 303 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop:  Capitol South
Phone: 202-543-8222

Indian:  Heritage
Location: 2400 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC
Metro Stop:  Foggy Bottom – NOTE:  You will have to walk from Foggy Bottom to Upper Georgetown, which takes about 20 minutes.  You can also take a cab.
Phone:  (202) 333-3120

Italian al fresco:  Posto 
Location: 1515 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Metro Stop:  McPherson Square or Dupont Circle -- You will need to walk from the metro about 10 minutes.
Phone:  (202) 332-8613


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At Lola's on Capitol Hill
Pub / Wine-bar:  Lola’s
Location: 711 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop:  Eastern Market
Phone:  (202) 547-5652


Inexpensive Breakfast/Lunch near the US Capitol Building:  Pete’s Diner
Location: 212 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop:  Capitol South
Phone:  (202) 544-7335



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