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"Downtown, I note a longstanding cigar bar, Shelly’s Backroom, which is presented as an established fixture in D.C.’s cigar scene." - Tierney Plumb
Clubby lounge with humidors, vast whiskey list & superb food
1331 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Get directions
$30–50
Seafood restaurant · Ivy City
Smoked fish, seafood, spirits, rooftop, patio & live music
46 Postcards
American restaurant · Georgetown
Luxe Federal house offering refined seasonal American fare and classic cocktails
25 Postcards
American restaurant · Foggy Bottom
Farm-to-table American fare in rustic digs; farm-fresh options
26 Postcards
Chinese restaurant · Logan Circle
Soup dumplings, noodles, bubble tea, and robots await
2 Postcards
Restaurant · Striver's Section
French fare, sushi, and rooftop cocktails on U Street
9 Postcards
Italian restaurant · Downtown
Elegant Italian restaurant with gold-plated pizza oven & 40-layer lasagna
54 Postcards
New American restaurant · Capitol Hill
Rotisserie duck, creative cocktails, seasonal desserts, farm-to-table
Beer hall · U Street
Huge beer hall with 60 ft. bar, rotating drafts & snack window
10 Postcards
Chicken restaurant · Petworth
Crispy fried chicken, sandwiches, waffles, and honey butter rolls
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Non-profit organization · Downtown
Emergency food relief, building resilient food systems
47 Postcards