Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 67) Restaurants Washington, DC has become one of the hottest restaurant towns in the nation, thanks to downtown revitalization, creative chefs and serious eaters, including the millions of visitors that rub elbows with politicians, lobbyists and corporate America in the District’s dining rooms. H AMericAn 14K restAurAnt And lounge Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel 1001 14th Street NW · Washington, DC · (202) 218-7524 · 14krestaurant. com · Serving new American Cuisine located in the heart of the business district of Washington, DC. Using the finest ingredients & the highest quality regional products available, restaurant Executive Chef Spencer Wolff offers creative seasonal menu selections. Features outdoor patio dining overlooking Franklin Square Park. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Metro: McPherson Square 15 riA Doubletree Hotel, Washington, DC 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 742-0015 · 15ria. com · 15 ria’s signature is a focus on fresh, local and personal products prepared in a straightforward and accessible fashion all at a great value. Metro: Dupont Circle 1789 restAurAnt 1226 36th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 965-1789 · 1789restaurant.com · The finest regional game, fish and produce served in a country inn atmosphere. On-site bakery prepares fresh breads and traditional desserts. Open daily. Jacket required. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU 1919 grill 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Hilton Washington · Washington, DC · (202) 483-3000 · Steak, seafood and pasta in a casual atmosphere. Extensive wine list and daily regional specialties available. Open daily. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards accepted. Metro: Dupont Circle 600 restAurAnt At the wAtergAte 600 New Hampshire Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 337-5890 · 600restaurant.com · American, with a hint of French. Enjoy seafood, beef, pasta, lamb, and chicken that is fresh and delicious. Located across from the Kennedy Center. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Agio’s 5151 Pooks Hill Rd Bethesda Marriott · Bethesda,MD · (301) 897-9400 · Agio’s a sleek and sophiscated casual Italian restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Private dining room. Metro: Bethesda AgrAriA restAurAnt 3000 K St. NW Washington Harbour · Washington, DC · (202) 298-0003 · agrariarestaurant.com · Agraria Restaurant is a family-farmer owned and sourced fine dining restaurant. The contemporary American cuisine on the menu features meat and pasta dishes, as well as seasonal dishes based on available produce and ingredients produced through sustainable farming. Dishes are always fresh and offer exceptional taste experiences. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Allie’s AMericAn grille 1401 Lee Hwy. Key Bridge Marriott · Arlington,VA · (703) 524-6400 x.2245 · Casual family dining featuring regional specialties. Open daily. Metro: Rosslyn AMericA restAurAnt 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE Union Station · Washington, DC · (202) 682-9555 · Over 200 dishes from all over the U.S. and 6 elegant dining areas on 4 levels in historic Union Station. Interesting microbrews and American wines by the glass. Open daily. Metro: Union Station AMericAn seA grill 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW L’Enfant Plaza Hotel · Washington, DC · (202) 646-4433 · Set in contemporary and elegant surroundings, the American Sea Grill offers classic American cuisine with an Asian Pacific flair. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Art & soul 415 New Jersey Ave. NW The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel · Washington, DC · (202) 393-7777 · James Beard-Award winning Chef Art Smith opened Art and Soul at The Liaison Capitol Hill to provide Washingtonians with “food for the soul”. This 221seat dining destination serves up fresh and modern regional cuisine with southern accents. The modern décor merges with a welcoming environment to create the perfect setting in which to meet and connect. Metro: Union Station AtriuM 1221 22nd St. NW Washington Marriott · Washington, DC · (202) 872-1500 · marriottmodules.com/ washington_marriott/atrium_restaurant · Breakfast and lunch buffets and a la carte dining. Open daily. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards accepted. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU AVenue cAFe & lounge 1501 Rhode Island Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 483-2000 · inndc.com · Buffet-style dining in relaxing Art Deco atmosphere. Open daily. Metro: McPherson Square AVenue grill 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW JW Marriott · Washington, DC · (202) 393-2000 · Award-winning American cuisine served in a Pennsylvania Avenue setting. Open daily. Metro: Metro Center b. sMith’s 50 Mass. Avenue NE · Washington, DC · (202) 289-6188 · Located in the historic Presidential Suite of historic Union Station. Stylish ambiance and innovative cuisine. Metro: Union Station bAr PilAr 1833 14th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 2651751 · barpilar.com · Bar Pilar, an alluring restaurant and bar that blends distinct local character with true international flavor. Featuring a colorful array of comfort cuisine crafted with a variety of cultural accents, utilizing only the freshest ingredients. The beer list is an invigorating mix of tantalizing brews, with a focus on microbrews from the east coast. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo beAcon bAr & grill 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 872-1126 · bbgwdc.com · Beacon Bar and Grill is a slightly retro-modern exuberant space designed by DC based designer-architect Walter Gagliano, featuring four distinctive ambient dining rooms for a thrilling dining experience. Creative interpretations of American favorites prepared by our critically acclaimed chef. Metro: Farragut North ben’s chilli bowl 1213 U St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 667-0909 · benschilibowl.com · Celebrities, locals and tourists alike have flocked to Ben’s Chili Bowl for over 46-years for its incredible food, atmosphere and rich history. Try the chili half-smoke voted Washington’s signature dish. It’s Bill Cosby’s favorite. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo bistro 525 525 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington Court Hotel · Washington, DC · (202) 628-2100 · bistro525.com · Comfortable setting for pleasure or power dining. Open daily. Metro: Union Station bistro bis 15 E St. NW Hotel George · Washington, DC · (202) 661-2700 · A modern bistro featuring French cuisine with American sensibility. Hip and sophisticated, warm and intimate, the interior is reminiscent of a French bistro (albeit one with 17-foot ceilings). Extensive list of French wines and a cigar lounge which gives diners a birds-eye view. Metro: Union Station blt steAK 1625 Eye St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 689-8999 · bltrestaurants.com · BLT Steak is Chef Laurent Tourondel’s adaptation of the American Steakhouse, elevated to the next level with an inventive, yet accessible, menu based on the best, most simple ingredients, served in a vibrant and sophisticated environment. Metro: Farragut North;Farragut West blue ducK tAVern 1201 24th St. NW (24th and M St. NW) · Washington, DC · (202) 419-6755 · blueducktavern.com · A contemporary neighborhood tavern with a central focus on its wood-burning oven. The menu showcases the best of the season. Chef Brian McBride brings sharply focused, bold flavors to the table through simple, traditional cooking methods. Featuring an open staff pantry and kitchen, a glassenclosed wine cellar and private tasting room seating ten. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU bobby VAn’s grill 1201 New York Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 589-1504 · bobbyvans.com · Located 3 blocks west of the Convention Center. Menu features Prime, dry aged beef, chops and fresh seafood. Private dining available for groups of 12 to 200. Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat. Our two level restaurant features two bars at the largest outdoor cafe in the city. Metro: Metro Center bobby VAn’s steAKhouse 809 15th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 589-0060 · bobbyvans.com · Located just a short walk from the convention center Bobby Van’s Steakhouse specializes in Prime, dry aged steaks and the freshest seafood. We offer private dining ranging in size from 12-65 people. Open Mon.-Fri. for lunch and open every night for dinner. Metro: McPherson Square Restaurants & Nightlife 67 bourbon (AdAMs MorgAn) 2321 18th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 332-0800 · bourbondc.com · We stock a collection of almost 100 bourbons, 80 domestic micro-brews, and some of the best gourmet comfort food in Washington, DC. Bourbon is your quintessential “home away from home”. Open weekdays from 6pm-2am, weekends from 11: 30am-3am. Saturday & Sunday brunch from 11: 30am-4pm. Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan http://www.benschilibowl.com http://www.14krestaurant.com http://www.14krestaurant.com http://bistro525.com/ http://www.15ria.com http://www.15ria.com http://www.1789restaurant.com http://www.bltrestaurants.com http://www.marriottmodules.com/ http://www.blueducktavern.com http://www.inndc.com http://www.600restaurant.com http://www.bobbyvans.com http://www.agrariarestaurant.com http://www.barpilar.com http://www.bobbyvans.com http://www.bourbondc.com http://www.bbgwdc.com
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