American restaurant · Downtown
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"Wagyu beef is used to make the tartare at this Penn Quarter restaurant attached to the Red Apron Butcher. It’s served with smoked Duke’s mayonnaise and a sourdough crumpet ($12)." - Missy Frederick
American restaurant · U Street
Ben's Chili Bowl is a legendary U Street gem known for its signature half-smokes, slathered in flavorful chili, and cozy diner vibe steeped in history.
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Event venue · Pleasant Plains
Hook Hall is a vibrant Park View venue with communal tables, seasonal decor, and a sprawling beer garden perfect for casual hangouts and events.
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Bar & grill · Eckington
Playful mainstay combining a tavern & casual bar fare with bowling & arcade games.
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Chicken restaurant · Downtown
Fried Chicken | Delicious Pies | Really Cold Beer The most fun you can have at a bar in 2022! Located in mid-town center (behind Dauphine's) Come for the fried chicken, stay for the cocktails, beer, tv's and games
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Coffee shop · Shaw
Artsy, industrial-chic coffee shop with sidewalk seats doling out house-roasted brews & light bites.
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Beer garden · Shaw
Dacha's lively outdoor beer garden offers a top-notch selection of German brews and creative bites, perfect for groups or a casual sun-soaked hangout.
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Bakery · Georgetown
Baked & Wired is a beloved Georgetown bakery known for its colossal, moist cupcakes and perfect coffee, all served in an artsy, bustling atmosphere.
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Restaurant · Capital City Market
Airy, market outpost serving tropical eats such as spicy coconut chicken & creative cocktails.
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Bar · Shaw
Hex is a chic, witchy bar in DC serving inventive cocktails like the Zodiac series, all in a cozy, inviting atmosphere with tarot readings on the side.
Restaurant · Near Northeast
Discover Hakuna Matata Kitchen & Bar, a modern H Street gem serving vibrant East African dishes infused with Portuguese and Indian flavors, all while you soak in the lively decor and chill Afrobeats.