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The Blind Dog Café: A Daytime Experience

September 13, 2016 by

When night turns to day, a local bar transforms into a trendy café in downtown DC. Welcome to the Blind Dog Café. Located just a couple of blocks from the U Street Metro Station, the Blind Dog Café is a trendy, comfortable place to come for breakfast or lunch. It’s hard not to like the ambiance, with brick walls, big windows to people watch and comfy chairs and sofas everywhere. This is the coffee house/café you’ve always wanted in your neighborhood! Get a tasty espresso and fresh baked goods to start your day, then come back for an equally delicious sandwich on a fresh baguette. But remember, when the sun goes down, the bar (namely Darnell’s Bar) comes out!

The Blind Dog Café
944 Florida Avenue
(between N Sherman Ave & N W Street)
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 290-2865
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-blind-dog-cafe-washington

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Mad Momos Beer Deck + Restaurant: Fun on the Deck!

August 16, 2016 by

You’ll be glad when you come to Mad Momos Beer Deck & Restaurant. Easily located on 14th Street off of N. Spring Road, Mad Momos is a great spot for after work, dinner and late night. The ambiance of the bar and dining room is modern but rustic, with exposed brick walls, a comfortable lounge and nice tables. Regulars recommend that when the weather’s nice, try to get a table on the second floor patio, which has a beautiful view of the neighborhood. Since this is a Beer Deck, check out the wide selection of domestic and imported by the tap and the bottle. There’s also a good variety of wines by the glass and specialty cocktails. And the food is pretty good, too! Check out the Sunday brunch.

Mad Momos Beer Deck & Restaurant
3605 14th Street NW
(between N. Spring Rd & N. Perry Place)
Washington, DC 2001
(202) 829-1450
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mad-momos-beer-garden-washington

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The Coupe: A Diner With Attitude

August 9, 2016 by

After one visit, you’ll know that The Coupe is not your average diner. Located along the 11th Street corridor near N. Park Road, the Coupe might just be the coolest place around to get some real comfort food. Check out the interior, with modern appointments, comfortable booths and a dining room with lots of space between tables. This place might be called “the Coupe,” but you certainly won’t feel cooped up! Come with friends and hang out in the coffee-house style lounge, thirsty folks can hang out at the bar to enjoy beers on tap, wine by the glass or a terrific selection of specialty drinks. The breakfast, lunch and dinner menus feature all of your diner favorites, and stop on back for weekend brunch or a late night bite!

The Coupe
3415 11th Street NW
(between N. Park Road & N Monroe Street)
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 290-3342
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-coupe-washington

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Red Hook Lobster: The Real Taste of Maine

July 5, 2016 by

With two trucks traveling through Washington, Virginia and Maryland, Red Hook Lobster is the perfect lunch stop, serving tasty New England favorites. Want to know where the truck will be on any given day? Check out the calendar online! You’ll always find a line but don’t let that stop you. The lobster is fresh because it’s brought down from Maine every day and packed into a real New England-style roll. Get it Maine Style or Connecticut style – either way, you’ll be satisfied. Complement your meal with a cup of chowder and a real Maine root beer. It might cost a little more than regular truck food, but it’s worth the price.

Red Hook Lobster
First and M Street NE
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 341-6263
http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-hook-lobster-pound-washington

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Coffy Café: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop

March 22, 2016 by

Get turned on to a tasty place with a 60’s vibe at Coffy Café. Located on 14th Street just off Park Road, Coffy Café is a coffee shop and so much more. It’s hard not to like the ambiance, with furniture right out of the 1960’s. It’s really cool and really comfortable! Get a good cup of coffee or tea and a tasty crepe for breakfast, lunch or dessert. The place is decorated to promote conversation, so it’s a perfect spot to just hang out with friends. But that’s not all – Coffy Café is also the place to go for interesting events like open mic poetry, local art shows and community get togethers.

Coffy Café
3310 14th St NW
(between N. Park Road & N. Monroe Street)
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 588-5660
http://www.yelp.com/biz/coffy-cafe-washington

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Acre 121: Modern Southern Cuisine

July 28, 2015 by

Acre 121 calls itself a “low country” bistro, serving classic Southern barbeque.

Located a block away from the Columbia Heights Metro Station, Acre 121 is more than just a restaurant — it’s a place for good times. The name comes from the neighborhood itself, when 121 acres of land were set aside for Columbia Heights. You will really like the modern décor, with a cool bar and dining area. There’s nothing low about this! It’s a great place to meet up with friends for a drink, especially with a bar that features happy hour drink deals. There are lots of beers on tap and by the bottle, and a good selection of wines by the glass. And, of course, there’s the Carolina spiced, hickory smoked barbeque that will keep you coming back for more.

Acre 121
1400 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 328-0121
http://www.yelp.com/biz/acre-121-washington

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Maple: A Trendy Spot in Columbia Heights

February 17, 2015 by

Sometimes big things come in small packages, and that’s what you’ll find at Maple. Located on 11th Street between Monroe Street and Park Road, Maple is a quaint spot to meet up with friends or have a cozy dinner. You will love the bar, made from a rough-cut maple plank. It really gives the place character! There are always a good selection of wines by the glass and bottle, as well as draft and bottled beers, cocktails and a large assortment of after dinner and dessert wines and spirits. On the food menu, you'll find a number of classic Italian dishes like linguine with clams, bruschetta, and burrata. Panini sandwiches and some heartier entrees round out the menu.

Check out Maple's website to find out more about this DC restaurant.

Maple
3418 11th Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 588-7442
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maple-washington

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Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza: A New Classic

October 7, 2014 by

What’s the difference between pizza and Apizza? Come to Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza and find out. Located right next to the Columbia Heights Metro Station, Pete’s puts out an Apizza that would please anybody in Connecticut.

With a thin crust, fresh sauce, garlic, basil and a healthy sprinkling of pecorino-Romano cheese, it’s a new and tasty wrinkle on an old classic. There are lots of fresh toppings (including Mozzarella cheese), and specialty pies like the “Boola-Boola” and “The Game,” both tributes to Yale University in New Haven. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, try a tasty salad, Panini or pasta dish.

Visit the Pete's New Haven Style Apizza website to find out more.

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza
1400 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-7383
http://www.yelp.com/biz/petes-new-haven-style-apizza-washington

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Taqueria Distrito Federal: Authentic Mexican Food

September 9, 2014 by

This small storefront place, located on a quaint residential street in Columbia Heights, has some of the tastiest, most authentic Mexican cuisine around. But be careful, it’s easy to miss so keep your eyes open. You’ll be glad that you did when you come inside to order. The menu is above the counter and easy to ready, but you’ll have a hard time deciding on the taco selection alone.

Whatever you get will be made with the freshest ingredients, to order. The seating is more pizzeria than Mexican restaurant, but you are there for the food! If the weather cooperates, get a table outside and people-watch as you enjoy your meal. Visit Taqueria Distrito Federal's website to find out more about this Washington restaurant.

Taqueria Distrito Federal
3463 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 276-7331
http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-distrito-federal-washington

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