Planning a "Foodie" walking tour in DC
For a friend's birthday this weekend I want to plan a "foodie walking tour" in DC (or the surrounding MD/VA area, if metro accessible). My inspiration for this is all of the great NYC chinatown/lower east side food tours I've read about on this site. Any ideas on where to go or start? Classic DC things to eat? I'm on a budget, so unfortunately no elaborate meals will be planned. I'm thinking more along the lines of small bites (dim sum), markets, etc.
Thanks!
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2 Comments:
Unfortunatly DC dinning carts leave much to be desired (mostly just hot dogs and half smokes).
But we've got some good farmer's markets, the dupont one has plenty of good stuff on Sundays. Adam's morgan has a great falafel/fried place.
missjess at 11:03AM on 11/09/08
There is not much in the way of a "walking tour" here. But I've listed some places you should go to which are all metro accessible.
U Street: Two really good restaurants that serve cuisine not found up North are Ekene (Ethiopian) and Oohs and Aahs (Soul Food). Also Ben's Chili Bowl (chili dogs and cheese fries, a DC institution)
Eastern Market: This is i believe the largest farmers market in DC proper. they also have a place where you can order and eat food, as well as an art market. It's a great scene and good place to walk around on a bright sunny day.
Georgetown: a bunch of cute shops and there is an old factory, with a canal running through it, that has been refurbished and now houses retail outlets, also there is the waterfront nearby. it's a nice place to walk around and there are a couple places to eat on M Street and 31st I believe. i heard Bodega is good, I like the french place (Bistro something)
Adams Morgan: also has an art market on 18 street in the parking lot of a school, forgo the falafel joint for Tryst (a very cute coffee place that makes great sandwiches)
that should fill up a whole day. good luck
Sir Cooksalot at 11:36AM on 11/09/08