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! 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? See more of my friend Taryn's posts and great travel tips, please visit her website at tripwishlist.com Face Book: The Trip Wist List Twitter: @thetripwishlist Instagram: @thetripwishlist Pinterest: Thetripwishlist
18 Comments
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
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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:31:46 pm
Hi Sam!
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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:32:37 pm
HI JYOTI!
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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:34:20 pm
Hi Chef Mireille!
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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:34:52 pm
You know I will!
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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!
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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!
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Sippin Gypsy
3/13/2018 12:40:15 pm
HI Mohammed!
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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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