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Where to eat in Washington DC: A guest post from my friend Taryn

2/25/2018

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Cheers! This post comes to you while enjoying my Raspberry Sorbet Gin Sparkler as I read the following post shared with us by my friend Taryn of tripwishlist.com . She has visited 50+ countries and has all 50 U.S. states crossed off her list, Taryn’s wanderlust and wanderlist continues to grow! She loves historic places, off-the- beaten paths, and beautiful beaches.
​Enjoy!
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While Washington, DC, is most known for national monuments, politics, and the seat of
the U.S. Government, it’s also a surprisingly great city for food, hosting a myriad of
restaurants that serve global and regional cuisines.
For foodies, DC is also the place to be!
Fine Dining:
Plume – Housed in the Jefferson Hotel, the décor of this elegant, Michelin-star
establishment sets the stage for an amazing dining experience. The restaurant’s seafood
dishes are an expression of creativity, and each dish is a work of art.
Fiola Mare – Situated on the Georgetown waterfront overlooking the river makes this
restaurant a great spot for romantic dinners. The menu offers a variety of dishes, from
chickpea tortellini to Adriatic brodetto. There’s even a sunset menu for those interested
in a culinary golden-hour experience.
Lafayette Restaurant – This upscale restaurant at the Mayfair Hotel seamlessly blends
European and American culinary influences in an elegant atmosphere. The Sunday
Brunch is a standout as are the views of the Washington Monument.
Casual Dining:
Zaytinya – With a name meaning “olive oil” in Turkish, you can’t go wrong ordering
anything from this hip restaurant. I frequently visit this quaint spot for its small-plate
offerings, which allow you to sample a variety of Mediterranean dishes.  And any time I
can eat grilled halloumi cheese, I'm totally there!
Rasika – Year after year, this Indian fusion restaurant racks up the accolades. With
specialties using a variety of cooking methods, including tandoor, tawa griddle, and sigri
barbecue, there's something for everyone. Its tandoor dishes are amazing, and don't
leave without trying the palak chaat!
Founding Farmers – This farm-to- table concept restaurant serves an extensive menu of
regional American dishes and has no microwave ovens or frozen foods, except for ice
cream. The devil-ish eggs, skillet corn bread, and fried green tomatoes are just a few of
the restaurant’s signature side dishes. The restaurant also offers its own cold-pressed
juice cleanse.
Specialty:
Ben’s Chili Bowl – A DC culinary landmark, this restaurant’s history is as rich as its
food. Offering an assortment of chilis, burgers, and hot dogs, this restaurant has long
been a favorite stop for many celebrities and dignitaries, from Miles Davis to President
Obama.
Georgetown Cupcake – The founders of this bakery definitely have the formula for some
of the best cupcakes on the planet and have even appeared on the TLC show, DC
Cupcakes. The seasonal cupcakes, such as the Cherry Blossom cupcake, are amazing, but
you can’t go wrong with the classic and special cupcakes, either.
DC-3 – This restaurant is not your ordinary hot dog stand and boasts creative
specialties, which include Tuscan Sonoran and Philly Cheesesteak-style beef hot dogs as
well as a collection of creative toppings, such as Chicago neon relish.
Newcomers:
Ivy City Smokehouse - Located in the up-and- coming Ivy City neighborhood, this
“tavern” is the place to try some of the best smoked seafood in DC. The restaurant also
sells fresh fish, offers weekly live music, and has a nice rooftop for summer gatherings,
making it a very hip and enjoyable place to hang out.
Maydan - Craving some North African and Middle Eastern cuisine? Maydan gives you a
taste from Tangier to Tehran. And its drinks are as appealing as its meals. For example,
the Quahwa coffee blends Jamaican rum with vermouth, Turkish coffee, honey, and
cardamom.
Have you visited DC? What were your favorite restaurants?

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18 Comments
Samarpita Sharma link
3/4/2018 08:46:23 am

Bookmarking the posts for reference, hope to travel to DC soon!

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:30:39 pm

HI SAMARPITA
Thanks for reading! DC is an amazing city! Let us known what you try when you visit!
Cheers!

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Sam link
3/4/2018 05:50:07 pm

this. looks. LUSH. I'm a world away, but i know exactly where I'd be going - Smoke House and CUPCAKES <3

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:31:46 pm

Hi Sam!
Totally agree with you....SmokeHouse and Cupcakes would be top on the list!
Cheers!

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Jyoti link
3/4/2018 06:21:05 pm

thanks for the restaurant recommendations! I'll bookmark for my next trip.

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:32:37 pm

HI JYOTI!
Thanks for reading! Please share when you finally visit DC, I'd love to know what you tried and loved!
Cheers!

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Chef Mireille link
3/4/2018 08:02:26 pm

definitely have to try maydan next time I visit

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:34:20 pm

Hi Chef Mireille!
Thank you for reading! Totally with you that the food and cocktails at Maydan would be a priority too!
Cheers!

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Taryn link
3/5/2018 04:53:18 pm

Give me a shout when in DC!

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:34:52 pm

You know I will!
Cheers!

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Moimehr link
3/7/2018 09:00:16 pm

I have only been to Washington during transit to Portland, Maine. For some reason my food experience at the airport was not one of the finest. But I liked to read all the great options you have put forward. Especially liked the farm fresh restaurant which does not use an oven or frozen food. How organic!

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:37:15 pm

Hi Moimehr!
The Founding Farmers sounded perfect to me too! Fresh always tastes best!
Cheers!

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Rhiannon
3/8/2018 12:32:51 am

Oooh, Zaytinya And Rasika Sound like my kind of Places! I don’t really think of food and drink when I think of DC, but it seems to have some really great options!

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:38:57 pm

Hi Rhiannon!
It has been exciting to watch the big cities across America really flourish and support the food scene and local famers and chefs! I'm so glad Washington D.C. is on this forward thinking movement! Here's to better eating!
Cheers!

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mohammed link
3/8/2018 11:51:52 am

Very lovely reference for W D.C, I would really love to try the best cupcakes on the planet :)

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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:40:15 pm

HI Mohammed!
Thank you for reading! Please do tell when you try the cupcakes! Would love to to know what else you experience!
Cheers!

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Simon Picken link
7/30/2018 01:55:07 am

Superb post, among all these places, I have been to Rasika and I really liked it. Their spirals menu covers has all the wonderful delicacies you can thought of.

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Harley R link
12/10/2020 05:15:19 pm

Great post thaank you

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