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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. Cocktail Bar · American$$Bar Pendry 4.4 · 37 diner reviews655 Water St SW, 20024Book a table →
  2. American · Seafood$$Willowsong 4.4 · 71 diner reviews801 Wharf St SW, 20024Book a table →
  3. Steak · Steakhouse$$$1865 Steak, Seafood, and Cigars - Washington DC 4.4 · 99 diner reviews2350 Washington Pl NE, 20018-1070Book a table →
  4. Afternoon Tea · American$$$$Waldorf Astoria DC Afternoon Tea 4.4 · 133 diner reviews1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20004Book a table →
  5. Spanish · Contemporary European$$$$Xiquet by Danny Lledó 4.4 · 178 diner reviews2404 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007-1845Book a table →
  6. Southern · Contemporary Southern$$Kinfolk Southern Kitchen 4.4 · 203 diner reviews685 Wharf St SW, 20024Book a table →
  7. Italian · American$$Matera DC 4.4 · 223 diner reviews924 25th St NW, 20037-2152Book a table →
  8. Armenian · Contemporary American$$Silver Social 4.4 · 236 diner reviewsHalf and N St SE, 20003Book a table →
  9. Italian$$Angolo Ristorante 4.4 · 238 diner reviews2934 M St NW, 20007-3713Book a table →
  10. Cocktail Bar · Latin American$$$ELEGANCIA 4.2 · 4 diner reviews1280 4th St NE, 20002Book a table →
  11. American · Bistro$$$Bar Angie 4.4 · 270 diner reviews2300 N St NW, 20037Book a table →
  12. Mexican$$Ruben's Dupont Circle 3.5 · 1 diner reviews1323 Connecticut Ave NW, 20036Book 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 AtlasDetails bars, restaurants, and nightlife on Washington's 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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