About Washington, DC Restaurants

Welcome to the nation's capital! Yes, people talk about politics in this city as the rest of us, our sports teams to speak. But they are not really that bad - the DC folk know how to relax the bonds. DC is a city that loves its Happy Hour - a time when we meet with friends or new.

We saw your clothes after work to return smuggled into the cabin, so be prepared for the clock bell 05. Go ahead, leave your car in the garage office - you canalways walk home, or subway to work again the next morning.

Like most cities, Washington, DC, is a collection of small districts (there are 14 of them), each with its own flavor and charm. architecture and attitude change from block to block to create a cultural mosaic that be fascinating for locals and tourists. The city has a lot of energy from all the politics, government and universities in the city. Vietnamese places in Arlington, VA,charming brownstone in Georgetown in urban atmosphere of the Connecticut Corridor near Woodley Park and Cleveland Park for the alternative minded Dupont Circle, each area offers something unique in this city.

One of our favorite things to do in Washington, only waste the day or night on the Mall. But remember, this is not the type of shopping. It 's the Quad or grassy park between all the cool national monuments and museums in the city. The Smithsonian museums are freeand allow for art, history, space exploration, and much more. They also feel national pride, walking through the mall. So even if you hated science class, you will still have fun whispering in the Capitol rotunda. While in the area, stop by the Spy Museum - with all its interesting tidbits about the real James Bond. Try to remember just your alias as you navigate through the maze of interactive espionage. And for a reservation since the lines are known to be a bit 'hand.

hunger to see all the sites worked in our nation's capital? If you have enough of historical lessons and facts from a Class 6 had forgotten, it's time to get your groove. So here are our suggestions for your party journeyPod own party (political or otherwise), while in DC:

Restaurants

CityZen (Downtown) - Located at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (1330 Maryland Avenue SW, to 12th St.), has been extraordinary CityZen chef, Eric ZieboldCast as one of "America's Best New Chefs" -. and the restaurant one of the "world's best restaurants" This French-American restaurant (with roots Asian) offers high ceilings and an exhibition kitchen - where you can see the delicious dishes such as foie gras risotto, chicken and dumplings made with melon and prosciutto. received three-and five-course tasting menu is also available and will not disappoint. With a cellar of 800 bottles, an elegant living room, dining area and aSignature martini or champagne cocktail - CityZen can indulge in a culinary journey end.

Mate (George Town) - A luxurious stay in Latin sushi, this place is really ... Hip. Another jewel in the crown of bar guru Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld (creator of Chi-Cha Lounge and Gua-Raposo), the merger will be collected on real property in a first corner of the last remaining retail spaces at the Ritz-Carlton complex. Known for his tea verba-mate, the restaurant also features imported blendsArgentina infused with rum and fresh fruit mojitos and even mixed verba-mate-soup. Do not miss the maki rolls with spicy ingredients such as Latin, along with traditional dishes like Platonas. While there is no dance floor here buddy turns into a sexy nightclub where DJ's spin. Mate is 3101 K St. NW (31st St. NW).

Zola (Down Town) - an elegant and contemporary American cuisine is being restored under Zola September classical architecture (in the historic LeDroit building) and offers an interesting example of the wines. With a little bit 'of espionage, patrons can through a little peephole in a neighboring state and views of other parties beer and smoked cheddar cheese fondue, roasted lamb tabouleh or peer potato gnocchi (which is pronounced enyaw-Kees). Although simple dessert too sweet to bomb room for peanut butter and chocolate trifle. Zola is under the radar at the International Spy Museum building at 800 F Street NW(On 8).

IndeBleu (Downtown) - The motto here is "seduced by mixing, to dine at the top." Combining the intrigue of the Middle East, the sophistication of Europe and the class and style and the energy capital of the world, IndeBleu temps you with an experience like no other. With a fusion of contemporary French cuisine / Indian dining and street food in the world of sensual rhythms and a set of options playful cocktail lounge in the bar-what elsedo you need? Pillows, and deep-set corner from floor to ceiling lying really help. This place is especially busy spinning tunes from Wednesday to Saturday at the international DJs. IndeBleu is 707 G. St., NW (7th St.).

Filomena Ristorante (Georgetown) - One of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Washington Filomena is a landmark that the test of time lasting almost 25 years. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown (1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, S. M)"Mamma Pasta" are arousing the homemade pasta temptation known display window of the restaurant. $ 10 lunch buffet - Inside you will find easy and opportunities for the expensive parts (the restaurant is below street level is not a pun) are skipped. Filomena menu takes you on a tour of Italy with its culinary delights, such as ravioli stuffed with offers of Mama Pasta Italian cheese and spinach and gnocchi. As for the sweet end of the tour will not fail toSelecting one of the impressive desserts baked daily right in Filomena.

Mie N Yu (Georgetown) - This place is so exotic, you think you are deceived in a completely different country. Formerly an area of George Town Station, everything about this place is a feast for the senses. Almost every inch of the restaurant of 7,000 sq / bar reminds of red and fuchsia silk, brocades and velvets, memorabilia, relics and other colorful trinkets decorated in a Moroccan bazaar. A silkRoad through there, Mie N Yu everyone and every license in the Dragon Lounge sit back, enjoy a cocktail in the dining room Red Baroque and order food and drink specials in turkish tent or Tibetan harem room (in search of iron wrought iron cage bird). An English-inspired bar with eclectic dj grooves from around the world, complete this unique dining destination. At 3125 M St. NW (Wisconsin Ave.).

Local 16 (U Street Corridor) - This placemay seem a place for union members, but the name actually refers only to its location. A dinner destination for adults only, Local 16 has notches above its neighbors and wonderful under the radar screen of the "bridge and tunnel crowd." Eating here means eating with the locals. The separation between a trendy bar / lounge and a dining room serves local dishes such as oysters 16 large fries Po 'Boy and cabbage salad and salmon with white vertices. After 11 clock, is the mostDiners are accumulated and the people of the two bars at the bottom pool, terrace bar, DJ's and a mixed crowd of people who just want a beer accumulate. Local 16 is located at 1602 U St. NW (at New Hampshire Avenue. NW).

LIMA (Downtown) - This lounge-Rest on K Street has a strong Latin influence on the menu - with a couple of curveballs international cast to keep things interesting. With a dining room and living room above the basement, LIMA is dark, sensual and sexy. Just be careful to indulgethe point of losing your foot on the "invisible ladder!" Representing a successful combination of cuisine, design and the atmosphere is LIMA palette with sensual and savory dishes, ceviche, salads, steaks and seafood are tortured. A 1401 K Street NW (at 14th and K Sts.)

Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar (Capitol Hill) - A new wine bar and restaurant in - of all places - Capital Hill. Although it is a strange place for such a trend, trendy restaurant open / bar, sounds of success speaksfor themselves. Their menu carries a southern European influence, offering the best cheeses and meats from different Italian, French and Spanish - all in various combinations with olives and other delicacies served on a wooden board. Sonoma is also probably the largest collection of wines by the glass or flight. Sonoma is located at 223 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (2nd Street SE).

Galileo (Foggy Bottom) - for its Italian cuisine and innovative, Galileo himself would FamousI am proud of this place. It 'been recognized by critics as one of the best Italian restaurant in the country and Roberto Donna as one of the best chefs in the nation. menu changes every day, the restaurant offers a lot of restaurants: a casual meal at the bar, an elegant dinner in the dining room and a gourmet crème de la crème of experience in a private dining room and kitchen where Donna is preparing for the 12-14 tasting menu and entertain you. FYI: Donna agohis own salami and ham, and his sausages, pasta, cheese, jam and bread are all homemade. Galileo is located at 1110 21st St. NW (between L & M Streets).

Zengo (Downtown). - (N give meaning "take,") A Latin-Asian Zengo hotspot zone is Chef Richard Sandoval heritage with his love for Asian cuisine in the restaurant hot zone near the MCI Center, is part of the restaurant Zengo serious and sophisticated, elegant party and sexy lounge. Withintriguing shareable dishes like tacos loaded with pickled ginger and empanadas stuffed with Thai chicken - this place is definitely worth a visit! The cocktail menu is a place where his interests Zengo Latin America and Asia do not mix - so stick with the classic Caipirinha, martini or sake. Zengo is seventh at 781 St. NW (bet. H & seventh Sts.) Removes.

Tapaq Bistro (U Street Corridor) - One of the hottest places new DC, offers the five-story bistro restaurant, lounge withseveral bars and a rooftop killer (for use throughout the year and a panoramic 360 degree view of the city). Embracing the flavors of the Mediterranean, from Turkey to Morocco, Tapaq union offers tapas style cuisine and an exquisite taste and elegant presentation. Be warned: You can use a little 'experience' entertainment 'hesitate at the door, because it is really Tapaq enforce a strict no-jeans, no trainers Dress Code, which is known for a few feathers. Found 1336 U St NW (Bet. 14 &U).

Cabanas (Georgetown) - upscale dishes typical of Latin America, with the option to dine indoors or outdoors choice coupled Cabanas, in the heart of Georgetown. A place to see and be seen - the point is lined with palm trees and terrace seating overlooking the harbor fountains. The menu offers tasty Chili dusted calamari and shrimp / scallop ceviche and fish tacos with corn / crab fritters area. Do not miss the frozen mango margarita! If timeallows, try to get a table outside. Located at 3050 K Street NW (Thomas Jefferson).

Café La Ruche (Georgetown) - This old favorite French-inspired (open since 1979), contemporary art, flags and old photographs on the walls of this building offers around the 19th Century. Known for some of the best quiche you've ever tasted, the menu also shows traditional French favorites such as potato soup, leek and Croquet Monsieur. Café La Ruche offersgood wine and desserts - all in the delightful garden and outdoor space overlooking the cobbled streets of Georgetown can be used on. Café La Ruche 1039 31st Street NW is (at M St. NW) City.

Tony and Joe's Seafood Place (Georgetown) - An old house as the water itself, it is difficult to find a better view in all the DC resting on the banks of the Potomac River, the site of the door (I guess with a view of the Kennedy Center, and Key Bridge RooseveltIceland), usually with each, from the seaside in G-town is by boat or other containers. And, it seems as if every young Washingtonian finds its way here for after-work drinks and seafood. Try the hot crab dip, which is always good for a start. Tony and Joe can at 3000 K St. NW (30) to find.

Ceiba (Downtown) - Guide to Latin-inspired menu and decor in Ceiba. The kitchen hopping through Brazil, Yucatan, the Caribbean and Cuba - while the decorserves Mexican tile floors and tropical murals. Colorado in a historic building (at 701 14th St. NW, S. G), has settled a multi-Ceiba dimly lit dining room is full of diners chowing on traditional Latin American ceviche dishes. Appetizers like the Jamaican crab fritters and foie gras are served with corn bread not to be missed! Add authentic caipirinha and mojito - what can you do something wrong?

The Palm (Dupont Circle) - Some institutions never change. If youcan not find the senator on Capitol Hill, you better check your palm. Here, the city has long been the strongest its most loyal patrons. A place for negotiations and deals with a juicy (huge) steak is so famous as the signature martini restaurant! But you do not need a politician of great food, waiters, white-coated, dark suits and high heels will enjoy here. Keep an eye out for Larry King and Tim Russert as both are known to pop "The Palm is located at 1225 19thStreet NW (N SS & M NW Bet ..).

Taste of Carolina (Shaw District) - Feel like Dixie-style dishes, but can not make your way south? Experience food and hospitality best at Taste of Carolina. The restaurant seats up to the south of high style in a two-story row house turned restaurant and bar representative for dinner some good ol 'offers a variety of ways to fish sandwiches and fried chicken on the barbecue house in Pound Cake. The bar at the Taste of Carolinasurely ringing in Happy Hour, but the best seats in the house of the Bay Area. Remember, you also karaoke, poetry readings and live jazz on weekends. A Taste of Carolina is the ninth 1930 SW Street (St. NW T) Town.

Sequoia Restaurant (Georgetown) - A walk through the doors of Sequoia and go into the land of beauty - beautiful decor (high ceilings, warm lighting and cherry wood), beautiful people (the city well healed Elite here)and a beautiful view (right on the waterfront of the Potomac is). With internal and external levels, the restaurant offers three restaurants and a beautiful terrace - where individual swarm your sexy sip cocktails under the white lights. The restaurant offers everything from fancy burgers bass pan-seared Chilean sea. You must try the duck ravioli and crab cakes have. Jacket and tie required. Sequoia is at 3000 K St. NW (at 30th St. NW) is located.

Old Ebbitt Grille(Downtown) - founded in 1856 and is the oldest restaurant in Old Ebbitt Grill in the city. White House (and only a short walk from the museums in downtown Washington), Old Ebbitt serves American cuisine and offers the largest selection of oysters in the area. A favorite of Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Harding and offers Roosevelt, Old Ebbitt casual dining with service to residents and tourists alike - always a popular spot for political insiders, journalists,Celebrities and theatergoers. Old Ebbitt Grille is at 675 15th Street, NW (between F and G).