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Long-running cafeteria-style eatery serving homestyle Cuban cuisine, including slow-cooked options.

Sleek venue with communal tables & patio serving Japanese noodle soups, light fare & cocktails.

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

"Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. WCK has served more than 100 million fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world. WCK’s Resilience Programs strengthen food and nutrition security by training chefs and school cooks; advancing clean cooking practices; and awarding grants to farms, fisheries, and small food businesses while also providing educational and networking opportunities."

Industrial spot offering brewed on-site beers as well as local cider & other spirits, plus pub grub.

Sophisticated quarters in a posh lodging with a spa, an indoor pool & a fitness center, plus dining. Set on a tree-lined street, this plush hotel is 2 miles from The White House, 3 miles from the National Mall and 4 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Sophisticated rooms, some with city views, offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, plus marble bathrooms with soaking tubs. Suites add separate living areas. Club-level quarters include access to a lounge with free snacks, drinks, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24/7. There's a bistro, and a chic lounge with a bar. Other amenities include a high-end spa with an indoor pool, and a fitness center, as well as over 12,000 sq ft of event space.

"taim means tasty, which perfectly describes our made-from-scratch bowls, pitas, and salads. In the taim kitchen, we make everything in-house daily with the freshest produce, herbs and spices. We create delicious balanced dishes you can customize just the way you like it. taim is located right near the Dupont Circle park, where there is a lot of outdoor seating. Get your custom craving in-store, via pick-up or delivery. Crave better."

Tucked away in Mt. Pleasant, Purple Patch serves up a cozy blend of American comfort food and Filipino delights with vibrant cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere.

Seafood counter serving New England-style lobster rolls, clam chowder & seafood specialties.

Industrial-chic setting for Australian-inspired coffee drinks, juices & health-conscious cafe fare.