A chronicle of my life in recipes. I love to cook, but more importantly I love to eat. The food you cook and eat tells a story of where you were raised and the path you have traveled. This is my story . . .

Sunday, January 4, 2015

EATING DC

There is such an enormous opportunity for fantastic food in this city! We have been visiting for over 20 years and some things never change, while like most urban areas, once forgotten neighborhoods are being revitalized. The later is what we found on our most recent visit to Washinton.  A few old standards along with some newcomers. . . I hope they are all there to stay! Old Ebitt Grill, our first stop during every visit to the nations capital, is a staple. Established in 1856. http://www.ebbitt.com. Visit at least twice if you can, once for breakfast and once for lunch or dinner. Ben's Chili Bowl is an oldie too, now with various locations, but to get the REAL experience, visit the original on U street. 
Logan circle is a great spot and often missed with spots like: The Pig, Dulcezza, Le Diplomat and another Etheopian spot,Lalibella. 



Oysters at Old Ebbitt, with migniotte! Yummmm


So many great Etheopian spots in DC, this is a new one in an up and comer neighborhood, Etheopic.
http://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/Home.html

www.thepigdc.com/

Signature pulled pork sandwich and the Korean pork at The Pig. Great bar and a great vibe!


Sadly our favorite crab spot has closed, had to find these beauties in Maryland, but it isn't a visit to DC without blue crabs.
Ben's Chili Bowl, this is the new local at the airport, not quite the same as the original on U, but it will do!
Dolcezza, unbelievable gelato and espresso! 
The Tombs, a must visit in Georgetown. Bar food and craft beer. The old college haunt, speaking of haunts . . It is just a hop, skip and a jump from those iconic steps featured in the Exorcist.














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