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Blue Duck Tavern |
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1201 24th St NW Park Hyatt Washington D.C., Washington 20037 202-419-6755
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Distance:
~281 ft * |
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FOGGY BOTTOM. Housed in the Park Hyatt Washington D.C., this casually stylish space is outfitted with blue lacquer, gray stone and an open kitchen. Tender roasted meats and recreated comfort foods like French fries prepared in duck fat highlight the menu. An awesome Sunday brunch features offerings that range from Hog Island oysters to the Belgian waffle with honey-glazed pecans to mettwurst with beer and red cabbage confit. METRO: Foggy Bottom |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert |
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1190 22nd St NW Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington 20037 202-974-4900
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Distance:
~821 ft * |
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FOGGY BOTTOM. Chef Eric Ripert (of NYC's Le Bernardin fame) runs the show at this formidable dining room located in Foggy Bottom's exclusive Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The sleek, angular space features pendant lights, earthy brown and orange tone, polished hardwoods and a sexy bar area, and yet the atmosphere remains refreshingly calm and casual. Ripert, meanwhile, never fails to hit his mark with inventive dishes like Chesapeake Bay Stew with saffron-tomato broth; fish burger with fennel, oven-roasted tomato and saffron aioli; and roast chicken with country bread stuffing. |
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Seasons |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW Four Seasons Hotel, Washington 20007 202-342-0444 202-342-0810
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Distance:
~0.33 mi * |
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Description:
GEORGETOWN. Seasons, with its gracious ambience and flower-filled decor, is an inviting setting for Sunday brunch. It's a pricey experience, but you can select from an omelet station, pasta bar, dessert table, raw bar, carving station, and a selection of antipasti, breads, and breakfast foods. Diners wend their way from station to station, adding a cannoli here, a slice of salmon there. Fill up on your favorites, and enjoy the view of Rock Creek. |
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Firefly |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1310 New Hampshire Ave NW Hotel Madera, Washington 20036 202-861-1310
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Distance:
~0.35 mi * |
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DUPONT CIRCLE. Boasting a whimsical name, this restaurant is decorated with earth tones and features a backlit amber-glass bar, a birch log wall, and a large "Firefly Tree" that dominates the room. The menu includes both meat and vegetable items, like succulent Amish chicken with red chili gravy or braised short ribs cooked in red wine and served with roasted vegetables. Outdoor dining is available. Smart casual or trendy dress. Reservations accepted. |
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Prime Rib |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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2020 K St NW, Washington 20006 202-466-8811
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Distance:
~0.37 mi * |
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FOGGY BOTTOM. An Art Deco-style tribute to high society and excess, Prime Rib serves some of the region's best aged beef and freshest seafood. With a decidedly festive air, Prime Rib is, even in the eyes of Washington's elite, an upscale place to celebrate. The shining black bar, leopard-skin rugs, tuxedoed waiters, highback leather chairs and live piano are extravagant touches. Choose from a phenomenal wine list, and enjoy steak au poivre and center-cut veal chop served in its natural juices. Later in the evening, the bar is a stylish place to be seen. NB Business casual dress is acceptable for lunch. METRO: Foggy Bottom |
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Vidalia Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1990 M St NW, Washington 20036 202-659-1990
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Distance:
~0.38 mi * |
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DUPONT CIRCLE. Despite its Southern-sounding name, Vidalia was opened by owner-chef Jeffrey Buben to deliver modern regional American dishes in a soothing, serene atmosphere. Fresh ingredients combined in innovative ways result in offerings such as shrimp and grits, brown sugar-crusted duck breast with red wine-beet reduction, and veal sweetbreads with roasted Maine lobster. House desserts like Morello cherry streusel cake and lemon chess pie are simply transcendent. METRO: Dupont Circle |
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Smith & Wollensky |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1112 19th St NW, Washington 20036 202-466-1100
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Distance:
~0.42 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This 19th Street steakhouse is the real deal, and its traditional, masculine decor gives heed that this is where meat-eaters feast. Filet mignons, sirloins, and prime rib are perfectly cured and aged and seem to melt before even getting to your mouth. If seafood is more to your taste, Smith and Wollensky serves delicious steamed lobster, grilled salmon, and other delicacies. Business casual attire. Reservations accepted. |
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User Rating: 6
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Pesce |
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2016 P St NW, Washington 20036 202-466-3474
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Distance:
~0.42 mi * |
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DUPONT CIRCLE. Pesce, a fresh fish market and café run by chefs Roberto Donna and Jean-Louis Palladin, ensures that guests receive only the best, both in service and cuisine. Specials change frequently and feature impeccably fresh seafood flown in from multiple locations. Among the great options are Carolina shrimp, grilled monkfish, soft-shell crabs, and oysters on the half shell. The menu changes constantly, based on what's fresh and seasonal. Dress is business casual to casual. Dinner often requires a wait. METRO: Dupont Circle |
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Sam and Harry's |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1200 19th St NW, Washington 20036-2412 202-296-4333
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Distance:
~0.44 mi * |
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DUPONT CIRCLE. A little more relaxed than many other Washington, DC restaurants, this genteel establishment offers thick porterhouse steaks and a tender New York strip, served alongside homemade mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth. The masculine, wood-and-leather decor befits a restaurant specializing in steaks and cigars, and the owners are proud that almost every cut is still on the bone, which they say imparts more juiciness and flavor. Considering the consistently packed dining room, they must be on to something. METRO: Dupont Circle |
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C.F. Folks |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1225 19th St NW, Washington 20036 202-293-0162
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Distance:
~0.47 mi * |
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Description:
DUPONT CIRCLE. C.F. Folks, which only opens for lunch, attracts hungry folks who jostle for position at open tables in the small, nondescript eatery. Some of Washington's biggest movers and shakers are known to line up at this popular lunch counter to place an order. Be sure to carefully inspect the blackboard's daily specials, because they seem to be the most appealing. The regular menu offers a collection of tasty soups and salads. Casual dress. Outdoor dining available. |
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