This Asian-style teahouse in the heart of Dupont Circle hosts outdoor Japanese tea ceremonies in summer. The rest of the year, enjoy dozens of exotic teas, breakfast, sandwiches and bento boxes. Teaism also has a small store where you can buy traditional tea settings. Try the ostrich burgers, Japanese bento boxes (rice, sushi, and a hot dish) and rice pudding for dessert. Tea is served in your own pot.
Chances are you will get duped by the name, for Duke's Grocery is an East London inspired gastropub! This bi-level space has a laid-back vibe to it and you can enjoy their happy hours with craft beers and seasonal cocktails. Their ever changing menu consists of tasty sandwiches, charcuterie, shared plates, salads and soups. Their market-driven fare will definitely keep you guessing what's on for the day. It is a nice spot to hangout with your friends.
After her daring fight with cancer, that compelled owner Elizabeth Petty to adopt a raw and vegan diet, she was introduced to the benefits of eating raw and staying healthy. She envisioned to share this passion with others and thus, Elizabeth's Gone Raw was born. This is a unique restaurant open only on Friday evenings. The place welcomes patrons into a classy setting where cocktails form the first round, these are exceptionally-crafted concoctions that lay the perfect start to the fare that follows next. Elizabeth's Gone Raw focuses on a new menu every Friday, so every visit is a surprise for the patrons. Here food is cooked well under 244 degree Fahrenheit (118 degree Celsius) and all the ingredients are raw. Nevertheless, everything is plated with perfection and arrives at your table looking nothing less than a masterpiece. Though, it is essential to develop a taste for raw food and vegan fare, a visit to Elizabeth's Gone Raw is must for the experience it offers.
Top of the Yard, a rooftop bar set in a cozy and laid-back space is known by very few people and is quite a hidden gem when it comes to Washington. It specializes in delicious cocktails that are made with the blend of diverse ingredients. Besides the amazing drinks menu, they also have a decent snacks menu that include eatables like Cheesy Nachos, Wings of Fire and Nationals Dog. Their burgers and chicken wings are also quite delicious. With the place not being so busy, patrons can enjoy their hearty meal in peace in an airy and cozy ambience. One can also enjoy views of the Nationals Park, and if they are lucky, even watch a baseball match. With a pet friendly facility, you can feel free to carry you four footed friends along and have a memorable time here.
This tiny ice cream parlor is tucked below bustling the Connecticut Avenue and serves up some of the best homemade ice cream anywhere in the City. Walk down two sets of stairs and walk into a narrow space facing a freezer full of ice cream. A small seating area faces the window. Dozens of flavors of deliciously rich ice cream, including Chocolate Mint are offered. Shakes and malts are also served.
Ristorante Bonaroti is a hidden gem snuggled in the center of Vienna serving fine Italian food since the 80's. With its warm and cozy ambiance, delicious fare and an extensive wine list of Italian, American, Spanish and French, Ristorante Bonaroti has been wowing the locals and its neighborhood for a long time now. Buon Appetito!
Chances are you will get duped by the name, for Duke's Grocery is an East London inspired gastropub! This bi-level space has a laid-back vibe to it and you can enjoy their happy hours with craft beers and seasonal cocktails. Their ever changing menu consists of tasty sandwiches, charcuterie, shared plates, salads and soups. Their market-driven fare will definitely keep you guessing what's on for the day. It is a nice spot to hangout with your friends.
After her daring fight with cancer, that compelled owner Elizabeth Petty to adopt a raw and vegan diet, she was introduced to the benefits of eating raw and staying healthy. She envisioned to share this passion with others and thus, Elizabeth's Gone Raw was born. This is a unique restaurant open only on Friday evenings. The place welcomes patrons into a classy setting where cocktails form the first round, these are exceptionally-crafted concoctions that lay the perfect start to the fare that follows next. Elizabeth's Gone Raw focuses on a new menu every Friday, so every visit is a surprise for the patrons. Here food is cooked well under 244 degree Fahrenheit (118 degree Celsius) and all the ingredients are raw. Nevertheless, everything is plated with perfection and arrives at your table looking nothing less than a masterpiece. Though, it is essential to develop a taste for raw food and vegan fare, a visit to Elizabeth's Gone Raw is must for the experience it offers.
La Ferme is a quaint, impressive restaurant tucked away in the Maryland countryside. Serving fine French cuisine, and boasting an extensive wine list, this venue is great for either lunch, dinner, or a light brunch on Sunday morning. Legend even has it that the restaurant has a magical feel to it, and everyone leaves with a sense of peace in themselves.
This Asian-style teahouse in the heart of Dupont Circle hosts outdoor Japanese tea ceremonies in summer. The rest of the year, enjoy dozens of exotic teas, breakfast, sandwiches and bento boxes. Teaism also has a small store where you can buy traditional tea settings. Try the ostrich burgers, Japanese bento boxes (rice, sushi, and a hot dish) and rice pudding for dessert. Tea is served in your own pot.