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Steaming bowls of pho, a hint of airborne fish sauce, the smell of burning joss … it's Falls Church, Virginia? – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
It serves a solid cheeseburger and cold beer. It's special for not being all that special, which is why the Commies used it to meet the most destructive double agent in history. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken: crazy-crispy, crazy-moist chicken (get the leg and thigh combo), hailing from the organic farmland of Bell & Evans. —Stefanie Gans
The free calamari was very lightly breaded.. And perfect. Best i've ever had by far!
This memorial consists of 56 stones, each with the signature, occupation and hometown of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
Beaches, palms, grass skirts -- aside from the enormous, seething volcanoes, it could be anywhere. It's as fusion as fusion gets (teriyaki steak and mac salad, say), and they use a lot of Spam. Read more.
You know the whole seasonal/market/don't-eat-processed-garbage trend has reached its apogee when guys like us start taklking about preserves. This place has them all Read more.
some of the best pasta in town and a $45 tasting menu that all newcomers should try before anything else. Read more.
that this truck specializes in marinated, skewered meats, serving beery chickens, tequila-y steaks and Morroccan wine-y fowl on the same stick that cooked them. Read more.
Offering a selection of icy craft cocktails, this new addition to the D.C. swelter promises to lay a variety of craft cocktails over beds of merciful ice, thus cooling you down and making you wittier. Read more.
What you need on a make-or-break night out is intimacy, and that -- as well as Nova Scotia lobster, craft beers and an exquisitely cozy room -- is what this Wisconsin Avenue spot provides. Read more.
Keeping on the legal intoxicants tip, there are also 20 drafts on tap... with "toasted lager" being one of the choices. Mellow Mushroom, dude. Check it out. Read more.
Cheese, sausage and chili in a bun; on fries; with scrambled egg and sour cream -- get it? Bring some Rolaids and a Red Bull for after. Read more.
Traditional Southeast Asian spices, meats, & veggies in baguettes (the eponymous banh mi), & cream-based sauces are applied to vermicelli rolls with exquisite results. Read more.
Pitango recently introduced a new treat - brioche con gelato. Only on the weekends,it's an Italian version of the ice cream sandwich, it features scoops of gelato that fill a slightly salty brioche. Read more.
Columbia Firehouse in Alexandria is actually two concepts in one: an American bistro downstairs -- with everything from mussels to baby backs -- and a chophouse upstairs. Read more.
Head to Wagshal's to pick up not only high quality beef, pork and chicken, but also unique meats like kangaroo and rattlesnake. Read more.
Focused on the latest trends, designer labels and vintage clothes, the store allows you to resell your duds and pick up some new-to-you ones or some brand new pieces. Read more.
Rodman's has been around since 1955 and is always one of the first to get the latest craft beers, as well as a wide variety of international beers and wines. Read more.
Be sure to save room for margarita pie or one of the seasonal tarts. Knock it all back with one of the house-infused liquors. Read more.
Alongside the usual carne asada and carnitas are adobo-seasoned shrimp and jasmine rice. Stay the regular course with sour cream and guacamole, or walk on the wild side with the Sichuan slaw. Read more.
For a jolt, try one of the perfectly pulled espresso drinks. And don't forget to take some beans home from the shop, the roastery in Alexandria or area Whole Foods. Read more.
The menu features a good mix of surf, turf and everything in between. Try unique items like the blue-crab flatbread with creamed leeks, provolone and fennel salad, or tuna tartare tacos. Read more.
Top Chef contender Emily Sprissler and her husband have opened this gastropub in Glover Park. Go with an order of candied apple salad with red hot candy vinaigrette or feast on the shepherd's pie. Read more.
Grab a sit-down meal at the conveyor belt sushi joint's first U.S. outpost or carryout for a quick getaway. Over 70 different Japanese-inspired dishes. Read more.
The Protein Bar makes it easy to adhere to your diet with whole wheat wraps, salads made with quinoa, organic meats, tofu, and, a selection of protein shakes and raw juices. Read more.
these dogs stick predominantly to the standards (sauerkraut, chili, hot peppers & cheese), but you can get tropical with the Bombshell (pineapple, mango & jalapeno) or go wild and create your own. Read more.
The perfect place to grab a bite before or after a show. The food ranges from standard diner fare like meatloaf, patty melts and fried chicken, to Mexican-influenced dishes. Read more.
The underground bar features a Latin American- and Spanish-influenced drink menu and is heavy on the tequila, pisco, cachaca and rum, as well as Spanish beers and wines. Read more.
Try horseradish-crusted prime rib, porcini-rubbed ribeye, beer-roasted chicken, smoked brisket and, of course, pulled pork. And try their variation on an Old Fashioned with bacon-infused bourbon. Read more.
It will feature 14 regular stalls, including Rappahannock Oyster Co., Righteous Cheese, Lyon Bakery, TaKorean, DC Empanadas, Peregrine Espresso, and Trickling Springs Creamery. Read more.
The pop-up directly imports the beans that he roasts to optimal flavor.He will be serving single-origin pour-over filter coffee, cold-brewed coffee and drinks from a full espresso bar. Read more.
Now a museum, the hilltop mansion was Honest Abe's summer White House, where he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation and coordinated much of the North’s military deployment during the Civil War.
Inside the Hillwood’s museum and garden are 18th-century Russian and French art and antiques collected by owner Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the General Foods fortune.
D.C.’s historic music hall on Black Broadway has reopened as a super-club, booking major R&B, jazz, and pop acts. Bonus: chef Marcus Samuelsson oversees the restaurant.
Wolfgang Puck's sleek and spacious glass-and-steel dining room in the Newseum plays with pan-Asian flavors, skipping from China to Japan, Korea to India.
D.C.’s elite, from CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to Virginia Senator Mark Warner, flock to this classic Indian restaurant for authentic northern Indian cuisine. Ask the server for guidance, and share everything.
Spanish-born star chef José Andrés jump-started his career in his new home city with tapas restaurant Jaleo. Sample a classic paella or a tortilla with sobrasada, onions, and Mahón cheese.
An ode to tapas in a chic, loftlike space. The roasted shishito peppers and the montadito (a Spanish open-faced sandwich) of duck and foie gras are menu highlights.
An upstairs/downstairs, beer-focused restaurant and gastropub. At Birch & Barley, order the cavatelli and flounder tartare; at Church Key, Tater Tots and charcuterie.
Come for the beer, stay for the burgers. The kitchen uses pure Hereford beef and the naturally beefy flavor needs no adornment other than what it comes with: lettuce, tomato and a sesame-seed bun. Read more.
Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.
Here they ask for orders in stages to ensure complete customization. Choose a beef, chicken or fish burger and add toppings like mango-black bean salsa, fried egg, and grilled pineapple. Not at once. Read more.
Good coffee & nice people. It's a great place to come when you're near Union Station. If there are no special meetings going on, check out the basement/performace space. Great place to hang out!
Like control over what goes in your burrito? Picky eaters can get it just the way they like it. - CBS DC Read more.
Don't miss a free performance daily at 6pm!-- Green Guide Editor
This place was featured on DDD (Diners, Drive ins & Dives) on the Food Network. It has great food but only a few tables. Plan to order out!
There is a great view of the US Capitol building from the 9th floor of the Hart. Great for watching fireworks.
The Dirksen Senate Office Building was the second of three office buildings constructed for the United States Senate. Read more.
Boycott the cafeteria. They charge a nickel of their crappy plastic silverware if you dont buy anything. Plus the food sucks.
Interior designer and Alexandria-resident Barbara Franceski says this store is one of her favorites in Old Town, telling the Post’s Jura Koncius: "This packed little shop has anything and everything."
George Washington used to send the produce from his Mt. Vernon estate to this farmer’s market. Find flowers, veggies, artisan goods and more every Saturday.
Whether your look is loft, cottage or beach, you’ll find great accessories and home furnishings here. Owner Amy Rutherford hand-picks the vintage treasures.
