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Maryland
ANNAPOLIS: Dock Street
Bar & Grill $$
American
136 Dock S, 21401
Tel (410) 268-7278
Popular dining and nightlife
spot, with water views and
entertain ment including DJs and
local bands. Try the Maryland
crab cakes.
DK Choice
ANNAPOLIS: Middleton Middleton Tavern Oyster Bar & Restaurant, Annapolis, Maryland
Tavern Oyster Bar &
Restaurant $$$ BETHESDA: Mon Ami Gabi $$ presidents Washington and
Seafood French Jefferson. An on-site museum
2 Market Space, 21401 7239 Woodmont Ave, 20814 details the impressive history.
Tel (410) 263-3323 Tel (301) 654-1234 Waiters in costume serve
This historic tavern, dating back Authentic steak-frites, bouillabaisse, old-time fare such as prime
to 1750, is situated across the crêpes, and quiches are exquisitely ribs and pies.
street from the harbor. George flavorful at this popular restau-
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, rant with a casual yet romantic ALEXANDRIA: Le Refuge $$
and Benjamin Franklin were ambience. There is often live French
once guests. House specialties jazz music. 127 N Washington St, 22314
include fresh local oysters on Tel (703) 548-4661 Closed Sun
the half shell, lump crab cakes, BETHESDA: Jaleo $$$ Charming eatery across the street
and filling pasta dishes. Spanish from the historic Christ Church
7271 Woodmont Ave, 20814 serving “Country French” cuisine.
Tel (301) 913-0003 Bouillabaisse and soft-shelled
BALTIMORE: Isabella’s Brick The Bethesda outpost of José crabs are house specialties.
Oven Pizza & Panini $ Andrés’ popular tapas bar offers
Italian an impressive array of dishes. CHARLOTTESVILLE: Citizen
221 S High St, 21202 Enjoy them with sangria and be Burger Bar $
Tel (410) 962-8888 sure to leave room for the flan. American
Foodies flock to this family-run 212 E Main St, 22902
eatery in Little Italy for brick-oven HAGERSTOWN: Schmankerl Tel (434) 979-9944
pizzas, sandwiches made with Stube Bavarian Restaurant $$ This welcoming eatery in an
fresh bread, and creative salads. German exposed-brick interior is popular
58 S Potomac St, 21740 for its gourmet burgers made
BALTIMORE: Slainte Irish Pub Tel (301) 797-3354 Closed Mon with fresh meat from grass-fed
and Restaurant $ In a cozy atmosphere, waitstaff cows and free-range chickens.
Irish/American dressed in Bavarian garments The lengthy bar menu includes
1700 Thames St, 21231 serve imported beers and large local craft beers and inventive
Tel (410) 563-6600 portions of authentic German cocktails. Friendly service.
Authentic Irish pub popular with food, such as roasts, dumplings,
sports fans and young crowds and home-made desserts. CHARLOTTESVILLE:
for its draft beers, curry chips, and Michie Tavern $
farmhouse burgers. OCEAN CITY: The Shark on American
the Harbor $$ 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, 22902
BALTIMORE: LP Steamers $$ Seafood Tel (434) 977-1234
Seafood 12924 Sunset Ave, 21842 At this casual, buffet-style lunch
1100 E Fort Ave, 21230 Tel (410) 213-0924 spot with a Colonial touch,
Tel (410) 576-9294 Seafood from the docks and staff wear period clothing while
This crab house provides an fresh organic produce feature in the kitchen churns out hearty
authentic Maryland experience dishes with local and Southern Southern food based on
in casual environs. Friendly influences at this restaurant on 18th-century recipes.
waitresses and wooden mallets the commercial fishing harbor.
are on hand to help with the RICHMOND: HogsHead Café $
crab-picking process. American
9503 West Broad St, 23220
BALTIMORE: Mama’s On Virginia Tel (804) 308-0281 Closed Sun
the Half Shell $$ This small family-run café lures
Seafood/American ALEXANDRIA: meat-lovers with its authentic
2901 O’Donnell St, 21224 Gadsby’s Tavern $$ smoky barbecue. The casual
Tel (410) 276-3160 American atmosphere bustles with friendly
Cozy eatery with a menu focusing 138 N Royal St, 22314 servers who dish out house
on seafood, particularly traditional Tel (703) 548-1288 favorites like hand-pulled pork
Chesapeake recipes. Oyster stew Historic tavern dating back to sandwiches, tender ribs, and
and crab cakes are signatures. 1770, once frequented by former bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
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