Founding Farmers offers fresh food straight from the farm in its elegant ambiance. The menu features typical American favorites of salads, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, steaks, meat and poultry dishes. Try out the signature dishes of Yankee pot roast, farmers meatloaf and rotisserie chicken. Weekday mornings guests can enjoy a nutritious breakfast. On weekends visit for a delectable brunch fare like hearty egg scrambles, thick Belgian waffles, fluffy pancakes and more.

Old Ebbitt Grill is a block from the White House. Power-brokers who prefer old-fashioned favorites, delicious barbecue, rich chili, tasty crab cakes and the thickest, juiciest hamburgers in the city choose to dine here. Most of the vegetables served at the Old Ebbitt Grill hail from local farms. A Sunday brunch is quite popular as well with traditional offerings such as French toast and eggs benedict. Complimentary valet parking is provided.

This Washington landmark has been serving up hot dogs with chili, fries, hamburgers and shakes since 1958. Even the president has been known to grab some chili laden goodness at Ben's Chili Bowl. A wide range of hot dogs is served here, from the traditional dog to half-smokes and turkey dogs smothered in onions, cheese and chili. Fries and onion rings, cream pies and shakes are also offered, and breakfast is served six days a week.

Nestled in the posh Park Hyatt, the Blue Duck Tavern has undergone a renovation to emerge as one of the premier restaurants in the city. Walk past the high doors to behold an open kitchen and a huge, roaring oven that emanates wondrous aromas. Dishes include ingredients that are smoked and roasted slowly, so as to retain a delicious flavor. A long bar menu features cocktails and wines to complement any dish.

With its splendid beer selection, a full bar menu, spectacular happy hour specials, and a laid-back attitude, DC Reynolds is everything you would want a neighborhood bar to be. The bar boasts a lovely outdoor patio; a great place to hang out with friends on a warm summer's day with a cool pint in hand. The kitchen whips up a variety of delicious eats that range from simple bar snacks to hearty meals, with an emphasis on local ingredients and vegetarian dishes. Happy hour runs for four hours during which all drinks are buy-one-get-one-free. Cheerful, lively and brimming with laughter, DC Reynolds is the place to head to for a fun night out with friends.