Places to eat in Washington DC

In article  [email removed] (Andy Malis)
writes:

>recommendations in downtown Washington, especially in the
>Convention Center/Capitol Hill area.  Smaller, more interesting
>(or ethnic) places are preferred over the bigger or more
>expensive places intended for tourists.

My favorite has always been an Ethiopian place called Fasika's; I can never remember the address, though, but it's in the phone book.  Across the street is another Ethiopian, which is also fantastic but not quite as good as Fasika's, and then next door to Fasika's is yet another Ethiopian that I've not tried.

--Andy Perrin
Swarthmore College Computing Center
[email removed]

well, I was in DC a few months ago, there Chinatown section is supposidly pretty good.  I ate in a place called Tony Chengs (I think) Mongolian BBQ. It is about a half a block from the subway station.  I dont know the address, but could find it in the book I found it in.  That was the first time I had Mongolian BBQ, I liked it, it was fun to watch the chefs cook up the food (I am a chef myself, so I like to watch that kinda stuff.) If you dont know exactly what you want to eat, at the Union Station subway/Amtrack stop, is a very large food court with about 35 different food places.  The station was beutifully restored a few years ago and is really nice.  There are also maybe 2 dozen stores.

Andy M. wrote:
>
> With Interop coming up, it's time to solicit restaurant
> recommendations in downtown Washington, especially in the
> Convention Center/Capitol Hill area.  Smaller, more interesting
> (or ethnic) places are preferred over the bigger or more
> expensive places intended for tourists.
>
> Also, are there any Chinese places that serve a good Dim Sum
> lunch during the weekdays, perhaps in Chinatown?
>
> Thanks.
> Andy Malis     UUCP:

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There is a local "dive" called the Tune Inn that is quite popular... JFK used to frequent it as a senator and the people who work there remember his coming in and sitting in a booth with his feet sticking out in the aisle... "He was just like and old shoe..." one waitress told me. Good for Burgers and Beer. The Tune Inn is at 331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave SE .  Across the street is a terrific little mexican restaurant... There are several other varieties in that neighborhood including italian and chinese

The Tortilla Coast is pretty good 201 Mass Ave NE. But just up the street from it is a terrific Thai restaurant... I forget the name... Black Orchid or something... Also on THIS block is an upscale french restaurant as well as an American Cafe (yuppy food).

The best ethnic eating in town is Adams Morgan. Take a cab here... when you get out you'll find several Ethiopian restaurants, Peru, Argentina... everyone is represented in a three block area... The two best Ethiopian restaurants are the Red Sea and Meskarim...

cheers,
skip

Andy M. wrote:
>
>With Interop coming up, it's time to solicit restaurant
>recommendations in downtown Washington, especially in the
>Convention Center/Capitol Hill area.  Smaller, more interesting
>(or ethnic) places are preferred over the bigger or more
>expensive places intended for tourists.
>
>Also, are there any Chinese places that serve a good Dim Sum
>lunch during the weekdays, perhaps in Chinatown?
>
Head up to the Adams Morgan area at 18th St and Columbia Rd, NW. Here there are many Ethiopian restaurants, notably Red Sea, Fasika's and Meskerem. There are also numerous Hispanic restaurants that will whet your appetite. Another place for good ethnic restaurants is in Georgetown. Or hop aboard the Metro and head to the Clarendon station on the orange line and try one of the many Vietnamese restaurants here. Try My An, Nam Viet or Queen Bee.

BTW, what is Interop?

-Steve-

I strongly recommend Le Vagabond in Bethesda. It is a 15 minute subway ride from the convention center. Take the red line from either Metro Center or Gallery Place/Chinatown to Bethesda. Vagabond is directly across the street, on Wisconsin Ave. on the gro und floor of the Air Rights Building.

Vagabond is a Romanian/Eastern European rest. Food is great, prices reasonable and the owners, Mike and Norma Mayo, are very friendly  will treat you well. Try some Romanian specialties like stuffed cabbage, veal and mushroom ragout, or my favorite, duck served with homemade sausage.

I know the Mayos pretty well...if you go tell them I sent you! Phone number is (301) 654-2575

Andy M. wrote:
|>
|> With Interop coming up, it's time to solicit restaurant
|> recommendations in downtown Washington, especially in the
|> Convention Center/Capitol Hill area.  Smaller, more interesting
|> (or ethnic) places are preferred over the bigger or more
|> expensive places intended for tourists.
|>
|> Also, are there any Chinese places that serve a good Dim Sum
|> lunch during the weekdays, perhaps in Chinatown?
|>
|> Thanks.
|> Andy Malis     UUCP:

Andy M. wrote:

>
> With Interop coming up, it's time to solicit restaurant
> recommendations in downtown Washington, especially in the
> Convention Center/Capitol Hill area.  Smaller, more interesting
> (or ethnic) places are preferred over the bigger or more
> expensive places intended for tourists.

This seems the right cue to share with you what I call the best budget French restaurant in the US.  I have been going there for years (since 1983?) and always found it satisfactory.  It is made up in the style of a French "brasserie".  In the summer time it serves food also in a little niche on the sidewalk - no extra charge.  Snacks or meals at any reasonable time.  One can easily get away with less then $10 per person. A full meal with some adequate white wine may range about us$20 per person.  What's  good? Lots of things.  Here is what I like (and therefore easily remember):  Pate' de campagne with good french bread; french onion soup; and of course, the wine.  But there is much, much more.

Here's the address:
   AUX PIED DE COCHON
   1335 Wisconsin Avenue
   Washington, DC 20007
   Telephone: (202) 3335440

That is right in George town and is reachable via the subway - requires about a 10 minutes walk.  Normally no reservation is necessary.

Enjoy - Joachim
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