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Teaism $$
Japanese Map 3 C3
400 8th St NW, 20004
Tel (202) 638-6010
Choose one of the many varieties
of tea as an accompani ment to
your Bento box. The salty oat
cookies are a winner.
Zaytinya $$
Mediterranean Map 3 C3
701 9th St NW, 20001
Tel (202) 638-0800
Another restaurant by renowned
chef José Andrés. Stop here for
Mediterranean tapas in a glam­
orous setting.
Acadiana $$$ Elegant dining room at Acadiana
American Map 3 C2
901 New York Ave NW, 20004 Old Ebbitt Grill $$$ Rosa Mexicana $$$
Tel (202) 408-8848 American Map 3 B3 Mexican Map 3 C3
A classy evocation of New Orleans 675 15th St NW, 20005 575 7th St NW, 20004
serving amazing gumbo, turtle Tel (202) 347-4800 Tel (202) 783-5522
soup, and oysters. The brunch Stop at Washington, DC’s oldest Fresh Mexican food is served
is excellent. saloon (est. 1856) for traditional outdoors at this popular
American fare. Open all day, Old restaurant. Reserve ahead
Brasserie Beck $$$ Ebbitt Grill specializes in seafood, or expect to wait for a table.
Belgian Map 3 C2 including outstanding crab cakes,
1101 K St NW, 20005 and steak. The Source $$$
Tel (202) 408-1717 Asian Map 4 D4
Owned by local star chef, Robert Proof $$$ 575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20565
Wiedmaier, Brasserie Beck serves American Map 3 C3 Tel (202) 637-6100
moules frites and around 100 775 G St NW, 20001 Wolfgang Puck’s pricey Asian
types of Belgian beer. Tel (202) 737-7663 fusion restaurant is located on
Chic, contemporary cuisine and an the first floor of the Newseum.
District Chophouse & impressive wine list. The entrées
Brewery $$$ are excellent.
American Map 3 C3
509 7th St NW, 20004 Rasika $$$ The White House and
Tel (202) 347-3434 Indian Map 4 D3 Foggy Bottom
Burgers, giant salads, and huge 633 D St NW, 20004
plates of seafood and beef are Tel (202) 637-1222 Closed Sun The 51st State Tavern $
served here with handcrafted ales. High­end Indian cuisine served American Map 2 D3
in a modern setting. Regional 2512 L St NW, 20037
Fogo de Chao $$$ dishes plus traditional tandoori Tel (202) 625-2444
Brazilian Map 3 C3 (cooked in a clay oven) and sigri A bi­level sports bar offering
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW, (open barbecue). typical bar fare; frequented by
20004 New York state team loyalists.
Tel (202) 347-4668
This all­you­can­eat eatery is a City Bites $
meat lover’s’ dream. Just signal the American Map 2 F3
attending waiter to receive an 1800 G St NW, 20006
unlimited supply of pork or beef. Tel (202) 289-1820
This tiny deli whips up delicious
Graffiato $$$ sandwiches and salads. Open for
Italian Map 4 D3 breakfast and lunch only.
707 6th St NW, 20001
Tel (202) 289-3600 Potbelly Sandwich Shop $
Mike Isabella, from Top Chef, American Map 2 F3
serves his Italian­American 1701 Pennsylvania Ave, 20004
grandmother’s recipes. Great Tel (202) 775-1450
pizza and pasta. Patrons rave Huge sandwiches, and a “skinny”
about the veal bolognese. menu with 30 percent fewer
calories for the diet­conscious.
Oceanaire Seafood Room $$$
Seafood Map 3 C3 Aroma $$
1201 F St NW, 20004 Indian Map 2 D3
Tel (202) 347-2277 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20037
This upscale restaurant special­ Tel (202) 296-6383 Closed Sun
izes in platters of local oysters Tandoori, biryani (a rice­based dish),
and excellent seafood, including Diners in the Mediterranean-style and vindaloo (a spicy curried dish)
lobster and crab cakes. Zaytinya restaurant feature on the traditional menu.
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