Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 - (Page 64) from our on-site brewery. Steps away from the Verizon Center, enjoy a game of billiards and a cigar before and after a home game. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. distriCt deli, llC Under $30 · the place for great New American cooking in a relaxed, cheery and sunlit atmosphere. With a private room available, you can impress groups from two to thirty-six. Metro: Metro Center. the Front pAge restAUrAnt h2o restAUrAnt & loUnge $31-$50 · 1099 14th St. NW · (703) 981-5646 · districtdeli.net · 52 seat restaurant serving hot and cold buffet, Boars Head meats and cheeses, gourmet deli, boxed lunches and catering. Locally popular - DC decorative prints. Next to Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza between K & L streets. Metro: McPherson Square. eMBAssy sUites WAshington, dC Convention Center $31-$50 · 900 10th St. NW · (202) 739-2001 · WashingtonConventionCenter.embassysuites.com Eclectic and cool, hip and inviting. Finn & Porter gives surf and turf its own contemporary twist. Freshest seafood, prime steaks and creative sushi. A non-stop bar with innovative cocktails and select wines. Metro: Metro Center; Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center. eqUinox restAUrAnt Over $50 · Under $30 · 1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW · (202) 296-6500 · frontpagerestaurant.com · Famous for our great food, affordable prices, and friendly service The Front Page has been a Dupont Circle institution since the day we opened our doors in 1987. Whether you want to watch the game on one of our eleven televisions, enjoy a relaxing meal with family and friends, or have a cocktail and dance the night away we are the perfect place. Metro: Dupont Circle. FUll CirCle CAFe Under $30 · 800 Water St. SW · (202) 484-6300 · h2odc.com · An upscale restaurant and lounge that exudes stylish elegance in a relaxed environment. Located on Washington, DC’s waterfront H20 delights from fine cuisine, impeccable service, to commitment and dedication. The menu boasts an American seafood menu with succulent pasta dishes, prime choice meats, mouth-watering platters, a variety of desserts and Hogates famous Rumbuns. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza; Waterfront-SEU. hArd roCk CAFe & MerChAndise store Under $30 · 999 E St. NW · Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden · 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW · (202) 633-1000 · Bakery/Café. Outdoor café open daily (weather permitting) during summer months. Popular American menu. Metro: Smithsonian. gArden CAFe Over $50 · State Plaza Hotel · (202) 737-7625 · hardrock.com · Located just minutes from Metro Center & the National Mall, Hard Rock Cafe is DC’s own Rock-nRoll museum. Make your visit an authentic experience that really rocks when you enjoy two levels of authentic rock memorablia, exclusive Rock Shop merchandise, and the best in American fare with global flair! Groups of 20+, call (202) 628-6583 for rates. Metro: Metro Center. hArriet’s FAMily restAUrAnt 818 Connecticut Ave. NW · (202) 331-8118 · equinoxrestaurant.com · Dining at Equinox is a regional and seasonal experience. Chef Todd Gray has remained true to his roots of the mid Atlantic region by showcasing local products with a firm grip on traditional culinary technique, yet distinguishes his cuisine by respecting the flavor of the modern palate. Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West. espn zone $31-$50 · 555 12th St. NW · 2117 E St. NW · (202) 861-8200 · Variety of grilled entrees and daily specials. Fresh flowers, shiny brass fixtures and flagstone floors make for a delightful setting. Alfresco dining (weather permitting). Weekend brunch. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. gArden terrACe Over $50 · Four (202) 783-3776 · espnzone.com · ESPN Zone is a dining and entertainment mecca for sports lovers. Enjoy a taste of ESPN, with 200 televisions, expertly prepared American food, over-the-top service, and more than 10,000 square feet of interactive games and attractions. Metro: Metro Center. the exChAnge restAUrAnt & sAloon Under $30 · 1719 G St. NW · Seasons Hotel · 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · (202) 342-0444 · fourseasons.com · Featuring afternoon tea, late-night fare and cocktails. Casual elegance. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. gArrett’s restAUrAnt And rAilroAd tAvern Under $30 · Under $30 · 432 11th St. NW · (202) 628-8024 · harrietsfamilyrestaurant.com · Smoke-free family friendly American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. 6:30am-11pm 7 days a week. We are available for private parties and meetings for 20 to 400. Full liquor license, beer menu and wine list. Metro: Metro Center. heidi’s Brooklyn deli 1710 H St. NW · (202) 393-4690 · theexchangesaloon.com · Sports restaurant/bar conveniently located in walking distance from the National Mall, monuments and the White House. Features large outdoor patio, TVs, pool table and dart board. Great people, great specials, great times! Metro: Farragut West. express grill nAtionAl zoologiCAl pArk Under $30 · 3003 M St. NW · (202) 333-1033 · garrettsdc.com · A friendly neighborhood spot since 1979, Garrett’s dishes up regional American specialties day and night. Enjoy daily specials upstairs on the climate-controlled garden terrace or in the copper-topped tavern. Private party rooms. Kids welcome! Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. georgiA BroWn’s $31-$50 · (202) 822-8828 · heidisbrooklyndeli.com · One of Washington, DC’s best kept secrets is out! Fresh bread baked daily, with breakfast and lunch that will make you tell a friend. And the catering is out this world! helix loUnge Under $30 · Hotel Helix · 950 15th St. NW · (202) 393-4499 · Southernstyle cooking inspired by the South Carolina low country and a unique atmosphere created by award-winning architect Adam Tihany. Sunday brunch. Metro: McPherson Square. gordon BiersCh BreWery 1430 Rhode Island Ave. NW · (202) 462-9001 · helixlounge.com · A World Gone Fabulous. Pulsating with energy and color Helix Lounge is always upbeat. Chill on the ottoman-style chairs or chat on the Inside Out Patio while sharing plates of American classics gone contemporary and sipping on a Pajama Party cocktail. Metro: McPherson Square. hooters oF WAshington, dC 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW · (202) 633-3095 · nationalzoo.si.edu · The perfect spot when it’s feeding time for the family. Open daily (weather permitting), except Dec. 25. Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. the FederAlist $31-$50 · The Madison Hotel · 15th & M Sts. NW · (202) 862-1600 · Whether breakfast or lunch, The Federalist restaurant is a see and be seen setting for DC’s power brokers. Evening clientele revel in the quiet repast of the transformed space featuring fine linens under softly lit chandeliers. Metro: McPherson Square. FiliBUsters $31-$50 · Under $30 · 900 F St. NW · (202) 783-5454 · gordonbiersch.com · We are both a restaurant and a brewery specializing in American with international flavors and handcrafted German Lagers. Our atmosphere is sophisticated, warm and contemporary, yet casual and fun. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. grAnd CAFe Under $30 · Grand Hyatt Under $30 · 825-29 7th St. NW · (202) 962-0965 · hooters.com · Neighborhood restaurant concept which stresses good food, great service, inexpensive prices, a very relaxed atmosphere and the world famous Hooters Girls. These elements combine to make Hooters the place for all types of people. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. internAtionAl MArket plACe Under Washington · 1000 H St. NW · (202) 582-1234 · grandwashington.hyatt.com · Relaxed atrium setting with a 7,000 square foot lagoon, fountains, gazebo and a baby grand piano on a floating island. Metro: Metro Center. grAnd slAM Under $30 · Grand Hyatt $30 · Hilton Washington Embassy Row · 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW · (202) 265-1600 hiltonembassyrow.com · Specializing in American cuisine from crab cakes to steaks. A full Breakfast buffet served 7 days/week. Ala carte options available. Lunch buffet served Mon. - Fri. Dinner is ala carte and ranges from pasta, steak, crab cakes and hamburgers. Metro: Dupont Circle. J.pAUl’s $31-$50 · 3218 M St. NW · Holiday Inn Downtown · 1155 14th St. NW · (202) 737-1200 · Cafeteria, serving full American breakfast and dinner buffets. Open daily. Reservations required for groups. Metro: McPherson Square. FireFly Under $30 · Hotel Madera · Restaurants & Nightlife 1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW · (202) 861-1310 · firefly-dc.com · Firefly, an intimate American bistro is the quintessential urban neighborhood restaurant. Chef John Wabeck’s menu offers a warm welcome with modern comfort dishes that are innovative and priced for regulars who dine out more than once a week. Metro: Dupont Circle. the FoUrth estAte At the nAtionAl press ClUB Under $30 · Washington · 1000 H St. NW · (202) 637-4789 · grandwashington.hyatt.com · Thursday karaoke and Tuesday industry night. Open late. The serious sports bar, with great food and drink specials. We feature pool tables, interactive video games, 3-large screen TVs and 22 additional monitors. DJ and karaoke Thursday. Open lunch and dinner 11 am - 1 am daily. Metro: Metro Center. h street MArtini loUnge (202) 333-3450 · Weekend brunch. Oldfashioned saloon with a century-old back bar from the Chicago stockyards. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. John F’s Under $30 · Holiday Inn 529 14th St. NW 13th Fl. · (202) 662-7638 · http://press.org/restaurants/fourthestate.cfm · The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club is Under $30 · 1236 H St. NE · (202) 397-3333 · hstreetlounge.com · H Street Martini Lounge provides a cozy, intimate lounging experience. We offer over 55 different martinis, with a light fare menu. On the second floor there’s live entertainment, mostly jazz. Excellent customer service and great drinks. Georgetown · 2101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · (202) 338-4600 · Casual dining, award-winning crabcakes and sports bar with wide-screen TV and $1 pool games. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. JUniper $31-$50 · The Fairmont Washington, D.C. · 2401 M St. NW · (202) 457-5020 · fairmont.com/washington · Showcasing regional, seasonal Mid-Atlantic fare, the warm and relaxed setting invites guests to lin http://www.h2odc.com http://www.districtdeli.net http://www.frontpagerestaurant.com http://www.hardrock.com http://www.WashingtonConventionCenter.embassysuites.com http://www.equinoxrestaurant.com http://www.harrietsfamilyrestaurant.com http://www.fourseasons.com http://www.heidisbrooklyndeli.com http://www.espnzone.com http://www.garrettsdc.com http://www.loungedc.com/dcbhel/menu.html http://www.theexchangesaloon.com http://www.hooters.com http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu http://www.gordonbiersch.com http://www.hiltonembassyrow.com http://www.grandwashington.hyatt.com http://www.grandwashington.hyatt.com http://www.firefly-dc.com http://www.hstreetlounge.com http://www.fairmont.com/washington http://www.press.org/restaurants/fourthestate.cfm
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