Where To Eat When You’re Visiting DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"The restaurant at the National African American Museum is so good it inspired its own cookbook. Taking cues from four regions telling vastly different stories about the African American experience, Sweet Home Café's menu changes frequently, but if the deservedly popular fried chicken is available, order it. With a crunchy seasoned breading that puts the Colonel’s to shame, the meat is as succulent as a well-brined bird can be. For sides, the mac and cheese tastes like a recipe that’s been proudly passed down through generations, and the humble potato salad, typically the least glamorous dish on any menu, is spectacular. Skip the banana pudding, which tastes heavily artificial, and go straight for the sweet potato pie, barely sweetened with just the right amount of spice." - tristiana hinton, allison robicelli