Food and fun available in the nation’s capital
From the April ACP Internist, copyright © 2008 by the American College of Physicians.
ACP’s staff in Washington, D.C., have years of experience in helping shape national health policy, but for them the dining is all local. This list comprises the D.C. staff’s picks for the best places to go while in the nation’s capital. Many are a one-zone cab ride away. Also try the DC Circulator, buses that cost $1 and have routes to most of the restaurants. For more information on dining in Washington, go to Fodor’s online travel guide and click on the link for Washington, D.C.
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701 Pennsylvania Ave.
202-393-0701
Contemporary American food with live jazz.
Acadiana
901 New York Ave. NW
202-408-8848
This Louisiana-style eatery was ranked by Esquire as one of 2006’s best new restaurants in America.
Austin Grill
750 E St. NW
202-393-3776
This Tex-Mex fusion purchases wind power and prints their menus on recycled paper.
Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave. NW
202-659-3727
Fancy Indian, near the White House
Brasserie Beck
1101 K St. NW
202-408-1717
Robert Wiedmaier’s cozy and stylish Belgian cuisine.
Cafe Atlantico
405 Eighth St. NW
202-393-0812
A Nuevo Latino restaurant with an extensive South American wine list.
Cafe Mozart
1331 H St. NW
202-347-5732
An authentic German deli with a lounge and restaurant.
Cashion’s Eat Place
1819 Columbia Rd. NW
202-797-1819
A mix of American and European offerings.
Ceiba offers Latin fusion cuisine.
Ceiba
701 14th St., NW
202-393-3983
Taking its name from the imposing umbrella-shaped tree found throughout the new-world tropics, it offers Latin fusion.
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-626-0015
Michel Richard’s year-old namesake eatery remains one of the hottest reservations in town. Recommended: the lobster burger.
Corduroy
1201 K St. NW
202-589-0699
Contemporary American, with a quiet atmosphere, at the Four Points Hotel.
DC Coast
1401 K St. NW
202-216-5988
Located in the Tower Building, this seafoodery is a re-birth of a classical Beaux-Arts style.
Jaleo
480 Seventh St. NW
202-628-7949
Tapas and main dishes alike.
Johnny’s Half Shell
400 N. Capitol St. NW
202-737-0400
This seafood locale is located very near ACP’s offices in D.C.
Komi
1509 17th St. NW
202-332-9200
Excellent, upscale Mediterranean food with Greek influence recently rated one of the top D.C. restaurants by the Washington Post’s food critic.
Occidental
1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-783-1475
Contemporary American, very Washington.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St. NW
202-347-4800
Very Washington but more casual. Go to the Hotel Washington rooftop for drinks afterwards—a must when in Washington.
Ollie’s Trolley
425 12th St. NW
202-347-6119
Cheap burgers and fries in a completely non-Washington atmosphere.
Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave. NW
202-463-8700
Very Washington, and of course near the White House
Oyamel
401 Seventh St. NW
202-628-1005
José Andrés’s Mexican hotspot earned mentions on Esquire restaurant critic John Mariani’s list of 2007’s best new restaurants in America.
Rasika
633 D St. NW
202-637-1222
From the Sanskrit word for “flavors,” this Indian locale was ranked by Esquire as one of 2006’s best new restaurants in America.
Rosa Mexicano
575 7th St. at F St. NW
202-783-5522
Great for pomegranate margaritas and great guacamole.
TenPenh
1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-393-4500
Asian Fusion
Zaytinya
701 9th St. NW
202-638-0800
Mediterranean small plates that are great for sharing. Caution: doesn’t take reservations after 6 p.m.
Zola
800 F St. NW
202-654-0999
Contemporary American spot attached to Spy Museum.
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