REAL Chinese food, especially xiao long bao, in the DMV. I no longer have to trek to NY or CA to satisfy my craving. Both the "pork" and "pork and crab" XLB were delicious, tho I preferred pork only.
The Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial & the Smith Memorial Arch are better known as “Whispering Benches.” 2 people sitting on far ends of each 50-ft bench can whisper yet hear each other clearly.
Table 28, in a curtained-off nook in the main dining room, is perfect for an extra-romantic and ultra-private evening. Via CityEats.com En savoir plus .
Hours after Einstein's death, a Princeton pathologist decided to preserve his brain. It's displayed on slides here. En savoir plus .
With a sceney rooftop lounge overlooking the White House, the W brand managed to inject nightclub-meets-Wonderland flair into what had been a lackluster hotel.
Fill up on Southern comfort food and yummy cocktails at this neighborhood favorite.
Tabard's simple yeast doughnuts are a must. Before the designer doughnut obsession took off, these guys held the title of best fried dough in the District. They're still amazing and freshly-fried. En savoir plus .
The standout at Sakuramen is the vegetarian ramen. It features a broth of Japanese kelp, layers of bamboo shoots, corn and mushrooms marinated like Korean bulgogi. En savoir plus .
Go for an artisan lattes (expertly poured with foam designs like leafs and such)...
The second floor features a ham bar (yes, a ham bar) with six seats that face the kitchen where staff prepare an assortment of hams, including speck, culatello and prosciutto. Via CityEats.com En savoir plus .
Too many options? Get The Beirut: Steak, hummus, brined veggies, tomatoes and fresh herbs combine for a tangy, earthy flavor you won’t find anywhere else in the city. En savoir plus .
Get Chicken. Fried chicken starter is marinated w/ cayenne + egg yolk, rolled rice flour, then twice-fried to a crackle. For the main: Juicy roast chicken splayed on pool of Fresno chili vinaigrette. En savoir plus .
During dim-sum service, grab the duck bao buns. Slivers of moist duck are tucked into doughy Chinese steamed buns and paired with crunchy cucumbers. The duck takes 3 days to make and it shows. En savoir plus .
Hogo, Tom Brown's triubute to rum, has more than 75 varieties of the spirit. They can be found straight or in tiki-inspired cocktails.
