Originally Posted by
LrdNorman
These are all great suggestions. With such a wide variety of tastes, plenty to choose from.
What about best cheap meal? Where can I get the most meal for the fewest dollars? I do need to concentrate in the tourist areas (restricted by public transportation).
I am a teacher, so money is hard to come by. For our one night splurge, we will try out CityZen.
Thank you all for the suggestions!
Kevin
Check out Ben's Chili Bowl - it's a DC institution for good eats at a great price.
http://www.benschilibowl.com/
If you are spending any time at the Smithsonian, grab lunch at the Mitsitam Café in the National Museum of the American Indian for good food also at reasonable prices. They serve native American indigenous cuisines.
http://www.nmai.si.edu/index.cfm
You may also want to check out the Breadline - a couple of blocks from the White House. Fabulous sandwiches.
http://thebreadlinedc.blogspot.com/
If you're in the Georgetown area and like Lebanese food (falafel, shwarma, etc.) I'd recommend George's Townhouse - The King of Falafel
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp...ile&id=1084393
Another good falafel shop is in Adam's Morgan - Amsterdam Falafel - much more limited menu - falafel and french fries, but tasty.
http://www.falafelshop.com/
Finally - here's a link to the Washingtonian Magazine's list of cheap eats - generally reliable, however, be warned that their 'moderate' priced restaurants are moderate in terms of the range of DC restaurants and can be a bit pricey.
http://www.washingtonian.com/restaur...s/3/index.html
Enjoy DC!
Cheers,
Jeff