RESTAURANTS Meals Served $ = UNDER $30 / $$ = $31-$50 / $$$ = OVER $50 Ama DC RESTAURANTS ( CONTINUED) 885 New Jersey Ave. SE • (202) 830-2505 • amarestaurant.bar ITALIAN A mission-driven Northern Italian restaurant celebrating nourishment, sustainability and dishes that highlight wholesome ingredients. w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard-Ballpark $$ • Full Bar w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Late-Night B = BREAKFAST / BR = BRUNCH / L = LUNCH / D = DINNER Average Entree B,Br,L,D Ambar Capitol Hill 523 8th St. SE • (202) 813-3039 • ambarrestaurant.com MEDITERRANEAN, EASTERN EUROPEAN A delight for all senses with a desire to introduce DC to the Balkans’ unique yet familiar cuisine. w Eastern Market " Eastern Market $$$ • • Br,L,D Ambar-Shaw 1547 7th St. NW • (202) 478-2280 • ambarrestaurant.com/ambar-shaw-2 MEDITERRANEAN, EASTERN EUROPEAN A delight for all senses with a desire to introduce DC to the Balkans’ unique yet familiar cuisine. w Shaw " Shaw-Howard U $$$ • Br,L,D Arrels 333 G St. NW • (202) 713-9988 • arlohotels.com/washingtondc/eat-and-drink SPANISH Chef Moncayo’s modern tribute to his Spanish roots, offering refined tapas, composed plates and signature cocktails in a warm, inviting setting. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Judiciary Square $$$ • • B,L,D Art and Soul YOTEL Washington DC, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW • (202) 393-7777, (866) 944-4278 artandsouldc.com CONTEMPORARY, SOUL FOOD Helmed by Executive Chef Douglas Alexander and devoted to the quality of its diverse cuisine. Simple, honest food from local farms. w Capitol Hill " Union Station $$ • B,Br,L,D Article One–American Grill & Lounge Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW • (202) 719-8478 hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/wasrw-hyatt-regency-washington-on-capitol-hill/dining AMERICAN A restaurant and lounge featuring seasonal flavors and cocktails. Steps from U.S. Capitol and Union Station. Private dining up to 26. w Capitol Hill " Union Station $ • B,L,D Atrium Cafe at the National Museum of Natural History National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 329-2423, (866) 868-7774 • naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/dining-shopping AMERICAN Local, all-natural, organic, sustainable, made-from-scratch foods including barbecue beef brisket, burgers, pizza, fresh salads and homemade desserts. w National Mall " Smithsonian $ L Avenue Grill JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • (202) 393-2000 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasjw-jw-marriott-washington-dc/dining AMERICAN Award-winning American cuisine served in a Pennsylvania Ave. setting. Open daily. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center $$ B,L,D WASHINGTON.ORG Bantam King 501 G St. NW • (202) 733-2612 • bantamking.com ASIAN, COMFORT FOOD Dedicated to chicken. There’s ramen with variations on a rich chicken stock and some of the city’s best fried chicken. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Judiciary Square $ L,D Bar Chinois 455 I (Eye) St. NW • (202) 838-9633 • barchinoisdc.com ASIAN Recognized for its constantly evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. w Mount Vernon Square " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center $ • Br,D 81
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