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    Home » Recipes » Ramblings

    Washington DC Food Suggestions?

    Published: Jun 27, 2019 by Mike Vrobel · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    A red bowl of US Senate Bean Soup on a blue plate
    Pressure Cooker Senate Bean Soup - this recipe is the closest I've been to Washington DC...until today.

    As we speak, I’m on the road to Washington DC. I’ve never visited our nation’s capitol before, and I’m looking forward to touring the monuments, museums, and memorials.

    And, of course, the food.

    I’ve done some research, and I know I should try:

    • A Half Smoke at Ben’s Chili Bowl
    • Pupusas (a local specialty of the Salvadoran community)
    • Ethiopian (another large local community)

    I would love to eat US Senate Bean Soup in the Senate Dining Room, so I can compare it to my pressure cooked version. I didn’t plan far enough ahead - you need a letter from your Senator to get in. Next time!

    What should I eat in Washington DC?

    Reading a bunch of “Top 10” lists gave me those suggestions - and a million others. There are so many choices, and I can't narrow it down. So, I’m asking my readers - where should I eat in Washington DC? Any local places I shouldn’t miss? Or, any other food-centric suggestions? (We’re going to be around the National Mall the whole time, so it helps if the suggestion is in the district.)

    Leave your suggestions in the comments on this post, and thank you for any recommendations!

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    1. Jane Hopkins says

      June 29, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Old Ebbitt Grill
      Union Market and some of the shops surrounding it such as A. Litteri. Italian Deli, some grocery items. Lots of olive oils. Vinegars olive oils etc. and wine
      Best Kitchen Supply
      The Wharf area
      Google Tim Carman. Washington Post just wrote about his 25 best casual restaurants. I want to get to Momo Yakiori I hope Sunday for my sons birthday

      Northwest Chinese is very authentic. College town. Free parking in city garage over the weekends now
      Several papusa places in the vicinity to the chinese restaurant

      If using metro make sure you know which lines are not closed for repair

      Going to be super hot this weekend! Stay hydrated.

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        June 29, 2019 at 11:05 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Catlover says

      June 27, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      Check out Eastern Market and get blueberry buckwheat pancakes

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        June 28, 2019 at 7:44 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. BJ says

      June 27, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      If you're in the mood for bbq, you have to eat at Hill Country BBQ. Also, Matchbox has some really delicious unique dishes, as well as amazing wood fired pizza. 3 locations, all good.
      Enjoy your trip
      BJ

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        June 28, 2019 at 7:43 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Ted Phipps says

      June 27, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Two places very near the mall -walking distance - are Founding Farmers, and Beefsteak, which is a vegetarian place. Both are really good, and busy. FF takes reservations.

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        June 28, 2019 at 7:44 am

        Thank you!

        Reply

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