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- CCarolynNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBest chicken dinner I've had in a really long time. I will definitely be back next time I'm in DC! But I wish the music was softer so we old deaf people could more easily converseMore infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- WWilliamvipWashington, D.C. Area •25 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoHad the cheeseburger, which was fine as usual. Servers made a couple of mistakes that were promptly attended to. They've started adding a 4.95% surcharge allegedly to pay for wage increases for the servers. I would prefer they just raise prices, as this has some aspects of a surprise charge. (It's mentioned on the menu, but the print is pretty small.)More infoCIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.6
- BBrunoMiami - Dade •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe loved this restaurant! Great service by Hugo and amazing food. We tried the signature ceviche, meat empanadas and both the arroz con mariscos and lomo saltado. You have to try the café bombón, I was blown away and that’s very rare coming from me. Restaurant has a beautiful decor and truly authentic Peruvian cuisine. We can’t wait to be back. Thank you, money well spent.More infoPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown•4.7
- EEnidavipNew York City •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEveryone was friendly and gave us good information about the food. The GM Chris was so engaging and delightful! I will come back to talk to him again… overall great time. Wines are a lil pricey after HH but I will be back.More infoSixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington•4.7
- AAngelavipWashington, D.C. Area •9 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe service was very good. I ordered a salad that had shredded chicken and it was very good. We started with the olive oil bread with vinegar and it was so good. I was there for a business meeting but I would recommend them for business or pleasure.More infoNorth Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End•4.5
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In the very heart of the nation’s capital, D.C.’s West End is a vibrant and exciting cultural hotspot. Here, international influence and undiluted American pride shine and blend to create a unique cuisine experience. American-style restaurants litter the streets with hamburgers, pizza and typical bar food. Mexican, French, Italian, Thai, Japanese and other international restaurants are abundant and range from the most genuine authenticity to experimental blends. Adding to the scene, a slew of food trucks have popped up across the area providing access to comfort foods and original styles. The West End is truly a place that caters to all budgets and styles, and it is difficult to find any place in the world with more densely packed variety.
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