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The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black Broadway

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  1. Farm-to-table$$$$The Garden Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa 4.6 · 308 diner reviews118 Woodbury Road, 06793Book a table →
  2. American$$Jackie 4.6 · 306 diner reviews79 Potomac Ave SE, 20003-3848Book a table →
  3. Continental$$$The Tap Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa 4.6 · 291 diner reviews118 Woodbury Road, 06793Book a table →
  4. Caribbean$$$Sapodilla's Caribbean Restaurant 4.7 · 131 diner reviews1214 Marion Barry Ave SE, 20020Book a table →
  5. Contemporary Italian · Italian$$$Reveler's Hour 4.7 · 130 diner reviews1775 Columbia Rd NW, 20009Book a table →
  6. French · Contemporary French / American$$$Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar 4.7 · 128 diner reviews1315 14th St NW, 20005-3610Book a table →
  7. Contemporary Italian · American$$The Smashed Olive 4.6 · 276 diner reviews289 NJ-31, 07882-4068Book a table →
  8. Steakhouse · American$$$Ox & Olive 4.6 · 263 diner reviews3201 Cherry Hill Ln, 20007Book a table →
  9. American · Contemporary American$$Moxies - Washington DC 4.7 · 117 diner reviews1111 20th St NW, 20526Book a table →
  10. Ethiopian · Eritrean$$$Eatopia Eatery 4.8 · 73 diner reviews1301 U St NW, 20009-7542Book a table →
  11. American · Sports Bar$$The Admiral 4.6 · 215 diner reviews1 Dupont Cir NW, 20036-1110Book a table →
  12. American$$Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown 4.5 · 14,128 diner reviews3000 K Street, NW, 20007Book a table →

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Markets

  1. MarketsA Weekend Alone in Washington Beyond the MonumentsWashington markets and communal tables for solo travel.
  2. MarketsWashington DC Farmers Markets Worth Getting Up ForDetailed farmers markets guide with eating focus
  3. MarketsWalking The Wharf and Southwest Waterfront in WashingtonFocus on seafood market and waterfront dining in Washington.

Tables

  1. TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black BroadwayRich food and music scene with Michelin and soul food
  2. TablesHow to Eat Washington DC from Georgetown to the WharfFirst-timer's eating route with specific venues
  3. TablesPacing a First Washington DC Trip Around Museums and MealsWashington DC museums paired with restaurant suggestions
  4. TablesA Fall Weekend in Washington From the Mall to ShenandoahWhere to eat after monument walks in DC.
  5. TablesWashington DC by Metro, Bike and Water TaxiEating options included in DC car-free travel guide.
  6. TablesPlanning a Washington Weekend Around DC Fashion WeekDinners around DC Fashion Week runway events.
  7. TablesWashington Beyond the MonumentsCovers Ethiopian food and local dining culture

Bars

  1. BarsThe Capital Drinks Better Now: Washington DC's Cocktail Revival After DarkWashington DC cocktail revival with bar recommendations.
  2. BarsWashington's H Street NE, from Hopscotch Bridge to the AtlasCovers cocktails, restaurants, and nightlife on H Street NE
  3. BarsLate Plates and Loud Rooms in Columbia Heights, Washington DCEvening food and drink in Washington DC neighborhood
  4. BarsWashington's Logan Circle and 14th Street on footWalking route highlighting restaurants and nightlife

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