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Monday, November 19, 2012

Washington DC



WASHINGTON DC 


The Metro

Yes it was an extremely long long wait. But, finally my take on DC is here.
There where many lovely places to check out in DC.  All of them wonderful and ooohh so  YUMMY.
GUMBO
TruOrleans
www.truorleans.com


The Wharf
Fresh Fish, AMAZING Boston Chowder and Fresh Shucked Oysters.





              Pies are all fresh made,  including the meat pies.

                     Dangerously Delicious Pies
                  http://www.dangerouspiesdc.com




Then there is  Market Lunch.  Oh Market Lunch was just lovely.  Great Services, every time and the food is just wonderful.
Market Lunch at Eastern Market
www.easternmarket-dc.org


The Market Lunch, where breakfast is amazing (buttered grits eggs bacon or fresh pancakes and buttered rolls and even friend green tomatoes... ) and so is the lunch.    Soft Shell crab sandwiches, friend green tomatoes, even burgers.  all soooo delish.

Eastern Market
Market Lunch at Eastern Market
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
Market Lunch at Eastern Market
www.easternmarket-dc.org
                                                                                  
                                                                           

Of course I could not go to DC and not take advantage of the large Ethiopian community there.   I had a lovely meal at DUKEM which is named one of the best Ethiopian in DC.   (Personally I still prefer Queen of Sheba in NYC)




Ethiopian Delights at
DUKEM


Yes, I made sure to go to Ben's Chili Bowl and have a beef dog with chili.  

Ben's Chili Bowl
http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/default.aspx


While at Ben's I took advantage of checking out Bus Boys and Poets.  A cool little spot where there is food, music and books.  

 langston-hughes://
Why the name?
The name Busboys and Poets refers to American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s, prior to gaining recognition as a poet./
http://www.busboysandpoets.com



and lastly,



The Chesapeak Room
http://www.thechesapeakeroom.com/index.htm

  Beautiful space and so was the lunch.