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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. Contemporary American · Steakhouse$$$$The LAB at Armen’s Barrels 4.8 · 385 diner reviews10 McCoy Ln, 15301-3176Book a table →
  2. Contemporary French / American · Contemporary American$$$Bresca 4.7 · 1,390 diner reviews1906 14th St NW, 20009Book a table →
  3. American$$Circa Bistro - Navy Yard 4.7 · 1,363 diner reviews99 M St SE, 20003Book a table →
  4. Middle Eastern · Vegetarian / Vegan$$Lebanese Taverna - Washington DC 4.7 · 1,335 diner reviews2641 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008Book a table →
  5. American · Breakfast$$Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street 4.7 · 1,227 diner reviews1818 14th St. NW, 20009Book a table →
  6. Seafood · Farm-to-table$$$Cordelia Fishbar 4.8 · 363 diner reviews550 Morse St NE, 20002Book a table →
  7. Afternoon Tea$$$$Willard Peacock Alley Tea 4.7 · 1,171 diner reviews1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20004Book a table →
  8. American · Comfort Food$$Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill 4.7 · 1,095 diner reviews505 8th Street, SE, 20003Book a table →
  9. Contemporary American$$The Arsenal at Bluejacket 4.7 · 1,063 diner reviews300 Tingey Street SE, 20003Book a table →
  10. Ethiopian · African$$Ethiopic 4.7 · 1,051 diner reviews401 H Street NE, 20002Book a table →
  11. Contemporary Southern · Cocktail Bar$$$Mallard 4.8 · 318 diner reviews1337 14th St NW, 20005-3610Book a table →
  12. Steakhouse · Steak$$$$Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC 4.7 · 871 diner reviews2001 K ST 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

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. BarsLate Plates and Loud Rooms in Columbia Heights, Washington DCEvening food and drink in Washington DC neighborhood
  3. BarsWashington's Logan Circle and 14th Street on footWalking route highlighting restaurants and nightlife

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