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                                               Carmines          $$
       The Mall                                Italian       Map 3 C3
                                               425 7th St NW, 20004
       Atrium Café       $                     Tel (202) 737-7770
       American     Map 3 D5                   The DC branch of the Manhattan
       400 Virginia Ave SW, 20560              classic is a huge place serving
       Tel (202) 863-7590                      large, family-style portions.
       Tucked away in L’Enfant Plaza,
       this tiny deli offers big,               DK Choice
       inexpensive sandwiches.
                                                Jaleo           $$
       Atrium Café       $                      Spanish     Map 3 C3
       American     Map 3 C4                    480 7th St NW, 20004
       10th St & Constitution Ave NW, 20560     Tel (202) 628-7949
       Tel (202) 633-1000                       Owned by chef José Andrés, this
       Enjoy pizzas, burgers, and mac ‘n’       restaurant offers some of the
       cheese at this café in the National   Entrance of the popular Carmines    best tapas and sangria in the
       Museum of Natural History.  on 7th Street NW  city. The menu changes often,
                                                keeping Jaleo fresh and witty,
       Cascade Café      $  Louis”-style pizza. Big, noisy, and   while retaining the old favorites
       American     Map 4 D4  popular with families.  such as paellas and the grilled
       4th St & Constitution Ave NW, 20565      quail with rosemary sauce.
       Tel (202) 712-7458   Full Kee         $
       High-class diner-style food in a   Chinese   Map 4 D3
       stunning setting within the   509 H St NW, 20001  Luke’s Lobster   $$
       National Gallery of Art.  Tel (202) 371-2233   Seafood   Map 3 C3
                           Inexpensive, authentic Hong   624 E St NW, 20004
        DK Choice          Kong-style food at one of the last   Tel (202) 347-3355
                                               A tiny, shack-like restaurant
                           Chinese restaurants in the area.
        Mitsitam Café   $$                     serving unmatched Maine-style
        American   Map 4 D4  Merzi           $  lobster rolls (cold lobster with
        4th St & Independence Ave SW,   Indian   Map 3 C3  melted butter in a split-top bun).
        20565              415 7th St NW, 20004
        Tel (866) 868-7774   Tel (202) 656-3794   Oyamel         $$
        Probably the most unusual, and   Healthy Indian food that is ideal   Mexican   Map 3 C3
        one of the best, restaurants in DC.   for a fast lunch or a reasonably   401 7th St NW, 20004
        Located in the National Museum   priced dinner.  Tel (202) 628-1005
        of the American Indian, this café      Enjoy a creative, modern menu at
        serves Native American cuisine   Paul Bakery & Café   $  this popular joint. The guacamole
        from many tribes. The menu   French   Map 3 C3  is made fresh to your taste.
        changes seasonally, but always   801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20004  Great margaritas.
        includes bison and salmon. The   Tel (202) 524-4500
        Value Meal is a five-tribe sampler   This branch of a famous bakery   POV Rooftop Lounge
        that is enough for two to share.   offers such delights as a ham and   & Terrace   $$
                           cheese crepe.       American      Map 3 B3
                                               515 15th St NW, 20004
       Pavilion Café    $$  Austin Grill    $$  Tel (202) 661-2437
       American     Map 4 D4  Mexican    Map 3 C3  The dining options here are
       4th St & Constitution Ave NW, 20565  750 E St NW, 20004  somewhat limited. The real
       Tel (202) 289-3360   Tel (202) 393-3776   draw, besides the drinks, is the
       Enjoy sandwiches and salads    Ideal for families, this no-frills   rooftop setting overlooking
       in the National Gallery’s lovely   chain serves Tex-Mex classics like   the entire city – an inspiring
       Sculpture Garden. Try to visit    taquitos, tacos and enchiladas.  view at dusk.
       for the Sunday Jazz Brunch.
       Penn Quarter
       Capitol City Brewing Company $
       Brewhouse    Map 3 C2
       1100 New York Ave NW, 20005
       Tel (202) 628-2222
       Lively beer hall with a mish-mash
       of offerings – mini turkey corn
       dogs, ahi tuna starters, burgers.
       District of Pi    $
       Italian      Map 3 C3
       901 F St NW, 20004
       Tel (202) 393-5484
       Choose between the thick-crust
       “Chicago”-style or the thinner ”St.   Eye-catching exterior of the Pavilion Café at the National Gallery
       Key to prices see p183


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