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Ben’s Chili Bowl $ DK Choice
American
1213 U St NW, 20009 Busboys and Poets $$
Tel (202) 667-0909 American
Everyone, including President 2021 14th St, 20009
Obama, Kevin Hart, and Bono, Tel (202) 387-6138
eats at Ben’s. Famous for its chili A restaurant, bookstore, and
dog and half-smoke. performance space that hosts
poetry readings, author talks,
BGR The Burger Joint $ and improv theater, frequented
American Map 2 E1 by a cross-section of locals. The
1514 Connecticut Ave NW, food is excellent too. Popular for
Dupont Circle, 20036 brunch, but get here before
Tel (202) 299-1071 noon to avoid a packed house.
Sample fresh, seasonal burgers;
the Greek burger with lamb is
a favorite. The sweet potato Café Deluxe $$
fries are a must. American
3228 Wisconsin Ave NW,
Cactus Cantina $ Cleveland Park, 20016
Mexican Tel (202) 686-2233
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW, The iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl, A bustling tavern and bistro
Cleveland Park, 20016 a Washington institution serving comfort food. The
Tel (202) 686-7222 staff are attentive.
Huge plates of Tex-Mex food Firehook Bakery $
make Cactus Cantina the ideal American Madam’s Organ $$
spot for families. It has a big 3411 Connecticut Ave NW, 20008 American
dining room and a large patio Tel (202) 362-2253 2461 18th St NW,
for eating alfresco. Renowned for its artisanal bread Adams Morgan, 20009
and desserts, this bakery also Tel (202) 667-5370
Dolcezza $ serves salads and sandwiches. Live music every night, beer, and
Mediterranean Map 1 C2 Enjoy a meal in the vine garden. pub food. This mother-of-all dive
1560 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007 bars is in Adams-Morgan – hence
Tel (202) 333-4646 Nam-Viet Pho 79 $ the pun.
Part of a local chain, Dolcezza Asian
serves artisan gelato and a 3419 Connecticut Ave NW, 20008 Marvin $$
variety of coffee. Tel (202) 237-1015 American
Drop in here for good, 2007 14th St NW, 20009
Fat Pete’s BBQ $ inexpensive Vietnamese fare. Tel (202) 797-7171
American Savor the seafood salad during Named after singer and
3407 Connecticut Ave NW, 20008 summer and try the comforting songwriter Marvin Gaye, a DC
Tel (202) 362-7777 soups in winter. native, this bistro has a rooftop
Smoked meat aficionados will beer garden and a casual vibe.
enjoy the ten different kinds of Pizza Mart $
barbecue on offer. Sides include Italian Medium Rare $$
mac ‘n’ cheese and hush puppies. 2445 18th St NW, American
Adams Morgan, 20009 3500 Connecticut Ave NW,
Tel (202) 234-9700 Cleveland Park, 20008
Known locally as “the big slice” Tel (202) 237-1432
for its mammoth, inexpensive A great place for steak lovers,
portions. Not the best pizza in with a good-value fixed-price
town, but reasonable and quick. menu of steak, fries, salad, and
bread. Amazing desserts.
2Amys $$
Italian Mission $$
3715 Macomb St NW, Mexican Map 3 A1
Cleveland Park, 20016 1606 20th St NW, 20009
Tel (202) 885-5700 Tel (202) 525-2010
Stop here for genuine Italian A cocktail bar and restaurant
pizza or unmatched small plates, featuring bottomless drinks,
including deviled eggs, burrata chicken enchiladas, and salsa
(Italian cheese), eggplant confit, on the menu. Dine alfresco on
and olives. the charming patio.
Barcelona Wine Bar $$ Ted’s Bulletin $$
Mediterranean American Map 3 B1
3310 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20016 1818 14th St NW, 20009
Tel (202) 800-4100 Tel (202) 265-8337
An innovative take on tapas, using Travel back to the 1950s at
locally sourced ingredients such this fun diner offering upscale
as seafood from the Chesapeake. versions of old classics: meatloaf,
Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place, on the bank Try the excellent drinks, which grilled cheese and tomato soup,
of the Potomac include varieties of sangria. and (Ty) Cobb salad.
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