DC good, cheap(ish) eats?
Jan 23, 2010 | 3:16 pm
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DC good, cheap(ish) eats?
Hi,
I will be in DC in April on business and am looking for recommendations of places to get a bite to eat. Will be staying around the Logan Circle/Dupont Circle area and spending most of my time at the Convention Centre.
Food wise, I'm open to recommendations but will likely visit Old Ebbitt Grill and pop to Legal Seafoods for some Clam Chowder. Cost wise, I work for a large medical charity and don't feel it's ethical to blow our fundraiser's hard-raised cash on lavish meals, so ideally sub-$25 plus tips, if possible.
Thanks very much for your advice.
I will be in DC in April on business and am looking for recommendations of places to get a bite to eat. Will be staying around the Logan Circle/Dupont Circle area and spending most of my time at the Convention Centre.
Food wise, I'm open to recommendations but will likely visit Old Ebbitt Grill and pop to Legal Seafoods for some Clam Chowder. Cost wise, I work for a large medical charity and don't feel it's ethical to blow our fundraiser's hard-raised cash on lavish meals, so ideally sub-$25 plus tips, if possible.
Thanks very much for your advice.
Jan 23, 2010 | 6:06 pm
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You might want to visit washingtonian.com and look in their dining section for "cheap eats" or any category you're interested in for the different areas in DC. Enjoy your visit and post in Community if you want to visit with other FT'ers in the area.
Jan 23, 2010 | 10:01 pm
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I generally find the restaurant reviews from the Washington Post to be more reliable than those in The Washingtonian.
Most of the cheaper places I can think of around both Dupont Circle and around the Convention Center are more ethnic. The Convention Center is a short walk from Chinatown which has relatively few Chinese restaurants nowadays, but quite a restaurant strip along 7th St. There's also Busboys & Poets on 5th, which has a fairly diverse menu and a iively vibe.
I'm quite fond of Teaism, with several local branches. There's one on R, just off Connecticut Ave, which is near Dupont Circle.
Most of the cheaper places I can think of around both Dupont Circle and around the Convention Center are more ethnic. The Convention Center is a short walk from Chinatown which has relatively few Chinese restaurants nowadays, but quite a restaurant strip along 7th St. There's also Busboys & Poets on 5th, which has a fairly diverse menu and a iively vibe.
I'm quite fond of Teaism, with several local branches. There's one on R, just off Connecticut Ave, which is near Dupont Circle.
Jan 23, 2010 | 10:03 pm
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Also, if you like things like clam chowder, you should probably check out Hank's Oyster Bar on Q, near 16th. Excellent, reasonably priced seafood place. It tends to get rather crowded, so there may be a wait.
Jan 24, 2010 | 7:03 am
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this guy has about the best list:
http://www.donrockwell.com/
the other place to look is washingtonian.com cheap eats.
and this one:
http://www.gmu.edu/centers/publiccho...cguide2010.htm
http://www.donrockwell.com/
the other place to look is washingtonian.com cheap eats.
and this one:
http://www.gmu.edu/centers/publiccho...cguide2010.htm
Last edited by slawecki; Jan 24, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Jan 24, 2010 | 2:58 pm
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Thanks for all the he,pful input so far.
Ethnic is good; any particular recommendations? Especially something a little less mainstream, e.g. non Chinese or Indian.
Particularly, any good, moderate price steakhouses (perhpas tricky, given decent steak is not cheap). I think Ruth Chris's on 9th or similar might blow the budget a tad.
Most of the cheaper places I can think of around both Dupont Circle and around the Convention Center are more ethnic. The Convention Center is a short walk from Chinatown which has relatively few Chinese restaurants nowadays, but quite a restaurant strip along 7th St. There's also Busboys & Poets on 5th, which has a fairly diverse menu and a iively vibe.
I'm quite fond of Teaism, with several local branches. There's one on R, just off Connecticut Ave, which is near Dupont Circle.
I'm quite fond of Teaism, with several local branches. There's one on R, just off Connecticut Ave, which is near Dupont Circle.
Particularly, any good, moderate price steakhouses (perhpas tricky, given decent steak is not cheap). I think Ruth Chris's on 9th or similar might blow the budget a tad.
Jan 24, 2010 | 4:45 pm
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Thanks for all the he,pful input so far.
Ethnic is good; any particular recommendations? Especially something a little less mainstream, e.g. non Chinese or Indian.
Particularly, any good, moderate price steakhouses (perhpas tricky, given decent steak is not cheap). I think Ruth Chris's on 9th or similar might blow the budget a tad.
Ethnic is good; any particular recommendations? Especially something a little less mainstream, e.g. non Chinese or Indian.
Particularly, any good, moderate price steakhouses (perhpas tricky, given decent steak is not cheap). I think Ruth Chris's on 9th or similar might blow the budget a tad.
As for a moderate price steakhouse, it is a bit further away, but the obvious recommendation is Rays the Steaks in Arlington (near the Courthouse metro). Getting a reservation there can be challenging, however. You could always just go to the associated burger joint, Ray's Hellburger, which is awesome.
Jan 25, 2010 | 6:38 am
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the dc area has very few chinese and indian restaurants that are much more than half way decent.
the problem is that downtown dc rents are so very high, low priced restaurants(fast food excluded) of any kind have difficulty surviving.
Jan 30, 2010 | 5:13 pm
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If you will be by the Convention Center during the day and can afford a lunchtime escapade, Proof (7th and G NW) is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. They have a lunch special at the bar which includes a choice of main course as well as a drink (soda, iced tea or glass of wine) for $12.
They're deffinitely worth a try for dinner as well, though it likely wouldn't be a 'budget choice'.
For a nice sweet treat, try Pitango Gelato on P between 13th and 14th NW, which is right near where you'll be staying.
They're deffinitely worth a try for dinner as well, though it likely wouldn't be a 'budget choice'.
For a nice sweet treat, try Pitango Gelato on P between 13th and 14th NW, which is right near where you'll be staying.
Jan 31, 2010 | 6:14 pm
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If you stick to the pizza or sandwiches, Matchbox is a pretty good choice -- www.matchboxdc.com. They tend to fill up quickly on the weekends, so call ahead.
Feb 1, 2010 | 1:21 pm
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If you stick to the pizza or sandwiches, Matchbox is a pretty good choice -- www.matchboxdc.com. They tend to fill up quickly on the weekends, so call ahead.
For a town decidedly lacking in quality pizza, there do happen to be a few bright diamonds hidden in the rough...
Feb 2, 2010 | 8:44 am
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Mar 2, 2010 | 11:52 am
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We recently visited Masala Art, based on a rave review in the Post. It lived up to it. The beanery is new, and service slipshod. But the food did not suffer after having eaten at Rasika the night before. (Rasika is the best Indian, and among the best of any beanery in DC.)