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- MMary BlainCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy boyfriend and I were late for our reservation and trying to make it to a show at the Kennedy Center. The staff at Sixty Vines was extremely accommodating. They sat us immediately and were quick and attentive with service. The food was delicious and I was able to relax knowing that we would be able to make the show. We had a wonderful experience, we’ll definitely be back!More infoSixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington•4.7
- TTracyWashington, D.C. Area •20 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI’ve eaten here twice, lunch and dinner. Both times urge me to return again. The fresh pasta and sauces are amazing, the appetizers are inventive and delicious! My favorite dessert is the dark chocolate budino and I look forward to trying their famous donuts next time.More infoNorth Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End•4.6
- HHowardWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat luncheon today. Lots of menu choices for winter warmers. I had the beef stew. Tender and tasted great, with a small salad and some bread. Just the right size portions, not to big and not to small. My wife had the chicken stew, and equally as satisfying. Our server was very attentive. We've been here before-sometimes good, sometimes not so much- and this is the best experience we've ever had.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- KKarenVIPWest Palm Beach •34 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSaid took excellent care of us. Gave excellent recommendations… porterhouse for 2 did not disappoint. Always my favorite DC special restaurant.More infoThe Palm Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Dupont Circle•4.6
- ZZachWashington, D.C. Area •12 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoHugo was a great server. Pork bao buns, ceviche sampler, pisco flight, sangria, lomo saltado and tacu were all amazing. Oh and the pionono ala mode was so good!More infoPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown•4.7
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This historic district's food scene is just as worthy of investigation as its reputation for the arts is. If you're not too busy taking in some culture at the Kennedy Center or checking out the Watergate complex, you should definitely check out some of the Mediterranean counter service restaurants and classic pad Thai spots. If you're around when the weather is nice, you might even prefer to grab something to go and hang out by the waterfront while you nosh. As you might expect from an area so steeped in history, there are plenty of comfort food locations that provide hearty American, Italian and Spanish fare. Many even offer farm-to-table options, classic tavern brews, and upscale dining settings that stand in refreshing contrast to the nearby National Mall and crowded memorial scene.
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