RESTAURANTS Average Entree Meals Served Capitol Bistro DC RESTAURANTS ( CONTINUED) 550 C St. SW, Holiday Inn Capitol • (202) 479-4000, (800) HOLIDAY hicapitoldc.com/dining/capitol-bistro.html AMERICAN Seasonal dinner buffet. Signature items include grilled ribeye steak, Maryland crab cakes, seafood pastas and vegetarian options. w Capitol Hill " L'Enfant Plaza Ad page 105 $$ Late-Night Full Bar RESTAURANTS Carmine's B,L,D 425 7th St. NW • (202) 737-7770 • carminesnyc.com/locations/washington-dc ITALIAN NYC's legendary family-style Italian restaurant in DC's Penn Quarter. A great spot to enjoy lunch, dinner or a stop at the bar. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown $ • L,D Castle Cafe 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW, The Smithsonian Castle Information Center • (202) 329-2423 • si.edu/dining#castle AMERICAN Specialty sandwiches, soups, pastries, organic salads, antipasti, organic coffee, espresso and cappuccino bar, teas, beer, wine and premium ice cream. w National Mall " Smithsonian $ L The Caucus Room Brasserie 2350 M St. NW • (202) 861-3450 • crbrasserie.com AMERICAN, FRENCH Featuring an American interpretation of a French brasserie. Capturing a modern elegance and casual warmth. w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU $ • B,L,D Central Michel Richard 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • (202) 626-0015 • centralmichelrichard.com AMERICAN, FRENCH An award-winning American bistro with a French flair. w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Metro Center $$ • Br,L,D Centrolina 974 Palmer Alley NW • (202) 898-2426 • centrolinadc.com ITALIAN Authentic Italian cooking is the inspiration for Chef Amy Brandwein's menu. Guests are immersed in the cooking experience as they dine. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center $ • B,Br,L,D Chaia Tacos 615 I (Eye) St. NW • chaiatacos.com CONTEMPORARY, VEGETARIAN An unconventional taco shop serving insanely delicious tacos made entirely with vegetables. Two DC locations: Chinatown and Georgetown. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown $ Br,L,D Charlie Palmer Steak OFFICIAL 101 Constitution Ave. NW • (202) 547-8100 • charliepalmersteak.com/locations/washington-dc STEAKHOUSE Located on Capitol Hill with a menu starring American artisan beef cuts like an aged Angus rib-eye "Cowboy" steak and locally sourced seafood dishes. w Capitol Hill " Judiciary Square, Union Station $$$ • L,D Chartwell Grill Restaurant 1914 Connecticut Ave. NW, The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row (202) 797-2000, (800) 424-2464 • thechurchillhotel.com CONTEMPORARY Delivering a satisfying dining experience coupled with impeccable service. Open daily 6:30-11 am and 4-10 pm. Continental-inspired cuisine. w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle $$ • B,L,D Cherry 515 15th ST NW • (202) 661-2400 marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/waswh-w-washington-dc AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY Showcasing an open-fire kitchen, the menu centers around a new, 15 ft. custom-built Inferno Grillworks wood-fired grill – the largest in DC. w Downtown " Metro Center $$ • B,L,D 82 VISITORS GUIDE China Chilcano 418 7th St. NW • (202) 783-0941 • chinachilcano.com CONTEMPORARY From authentic dishes to imaginative cocktails, this José Andrés restaurant celebrates Peruvian Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cooking. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown $ • Br,L,D Church Hall 1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW • (202) 847-0953 • churchhalldc.com AMERICAN A two-story, neighborhood gathering spot made comfortable with communal seating, fireplaces and 17 TVs. This is the perfect pub grub for large groups. w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU $ • • Br,L,D