DC in a nutshell!

[hungrytxn]

I am coming in for a fun filled American weekend and would like to get the DC culinary experience in a nutshell. We will be visiting all of the sites from Thursday - Saturday, so we will be all over the district. Suggestions for all three meals near monuments and museums to ge the complete experience??

[bordeauxfan]

Well if you're visiting "all of the sites", and you'll be "all over the district", in three days (which are over 4th of July weekend?), then you're not going to have much time to eat....

Seriously, you're asking a very broad and general question. I suggest you read the opening post on this thread, in Frequently Asked Questions, and do a bit more research. Then follow up with some more specific questions and you'll get better targeted answers.

Thanks and enjoy your whirlwind tour.

[littlew1ng]

I'm a hungry texan too so let me go ahead and advise you right now to stay away from the Mexican food here.

For an interesting take on Southern food, near the White House is Georgia Brown's. Look up their web site if you want to know more — it's a bit pricey but creative and delicious. The other prominent upscale Southern-twist restaurant in DC is Vidalia, which I found to be overpriced and sorely disappointing. You could attribute it to an off-night, but I just know it'll be awhile before I decide to go back.

Ethnic: Try Ethiopian food while you're here at Dukem or Etete. It's a fun experience with some delicious flavors. If you rent a car, go out to Eden Center and hit up one of our many amazing Vietnamese restaurants.

For wine and delicious food, proof in chinatown is my favorite. Teaism in Lafayette Square is perfect for a light refreshing lunch after visiting the white house. in capitol hill sonoma restaurant and wine bar also has great wine and food.