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+ Look Restaurant Reaches Across The Aisle For Fun Times!

Who says K Street has to be Conventional? LOOK Restaurant Lounge reaches across the aisle to bridge the gap between Socially Liberal and Tastefully Conservative. Located in the heart of the K Street Corridor, LOOK Restaurant Lounge sets out to shatter traditional stereotypes by taking the "boring" out of business lunch and the "corporate" out of corporate reception. Enjoy world cuisine through a variety of over 30 small plates from our Executive Chef in a warm, dynamic, open setting. Our 150 seat dining room is open for lunch, dinner, private events, corporate gatherings, and any social events. The Event Director and Executive Chef will work with you to customize the perfect event experience for up to 300 seated guests or 800 standing guests. Guests are strongly encouraged to be Socially Liberal, yet fiscally conservative in the belief that Washington needs to cut spending. With this thinking, HAPPY HOUR at LOOK starts at noon. From 12pm to 7pm, LOOK offers Absolut kocktails, House wine by the glass and our full beer selection at $5! Visit lookatkstreet.com for more information.

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+ Hong Kong’s Best at Full Kee

Recognized for its excellence in authentic Chinese cuisine, Full Kee has been the long-time recipient of the “Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA” award. Full Kee is definitely one of the most authentic Cantonese (Hong Kong style) fare worth trying in Chinatown. Before you walk in, just don’t be frightened by the full-size roasted ducks hanging in the glassed-in front kitchen. Other than the whole-roasted ducks, fried or steamed fish can be order whole as well. Served with its head intact, diners can nibble on the sweet, delicate fish cheeks. The menu at Full Kee is extensive and their dim sum selections available on weekends are worth a try too. Shhh… If dining in groups, don’t forget to ask about the special price family style sets!

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+ Hola at Oyamal Cocina Mexicana

Oyamal Cocina Mexicana has been bringing Mexico’s rich regional diversity with a swirl of modern urban atmosphere of its national capital to the DC Penn Quarter since 2007. With a lively dining room decorated by colorful masks and butterfly mobiles, the restaurant further compliments its originality with a creative menu and cocktail list. Oyamel is the only place in town that serves insects, as well as, upscale Mexican specialties. Try some grasshopper tacos if you are feeling adventurous. If not, try the antitijitos, traditional snacks or small plates, with guacamole, made fresh tableside. Shh… Oyamel often collaborates with other partners such as the Wooly Mammoth Theatre or hosts mescal and tequila tastings – check their website for more details!

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+ Deutschland on H Street at the Biergarten Haus

Biergarten Haus is the only beer garden in the city! Come year round and enjoy a shaded courtyard in the summer and a heated outdoor winter wonderland in the winter! With thirty-five hundred square feet of outdoor seating, there are plenty of space for parties to enjoy plates of bratwurst, weisswurst, and even wiener schnitzel. As you peruse through the various choices of German delicacies on the menu, don’t forget to gulp them down with pints of authentic German ale in heavy-bottomed glass mugs. It’s like Oktoberfest year-round at the Biergarten Haus! Visit biergartenhaus.com for more information.

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+ Life is Always Sweet at Macaron Bee

This new pint-size confectioner in Georgetown is the buzziest spot in town! The adorable, homey storefront is welcoming and the colorful display case beautifully displays a wide array of the different types of macarons. Each macaron is handmade and proudly sports a different personality. The blood orange and raspberry ones are filled with sweet, smooth jelly center fillings and the vanilla bean, rose, coconut flavors are packed with a light aromatic cream. The one characteristic that these 12 vibrant personalities share is that each macaron is made with the finest, freshest jam fillings and pure butter. One bite of these feisty little bees leaves the victim in a euphoric state with intense cravings for just a few more bites.

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+ Ripple’s Debut of the Grilled Cheese Bar

Ripple, located in Cleveland Park, is a restaurant that focuses on dishes made with organic and locally acquired produce. Not only does it guarantee the customers with an enjoyable time, but also many pleasant surprises as the menu are updated daily. Now, the restaurant expands to include a grilled cheese bar where guests in the bar area can choose creative sandwiches with Ripple’s list of 15 amazing cheeses. Silly sandwich names include Krusty Krab, an homage to Spongebob SquarePants’s place of employ that features jumbo lump crab imperial and béchamel; and the "Swiss bank account," with hand-sliced prosciutto, Challerhocker, and truffles. Give it a try, the grilled cheese bar will be available Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 pm and again from 10:30 to midnight.

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+ Rasika – Flavors of India

The name “Rasika” is derived from ancient Sanskrit to mean “flavors.” This appropriately named modern Indian Restaurant is owned by Ashok Bajaj, the recent winner of Washingtonian’s Restaurateur of the Year. This dynamic restaurant is bejewel with contemporary décor, striking Indian art, and an elegant ceiling made with a combination of dark and light woods. The award-winning Rasika not only looks modern and hip, but also showcases an authentic Indian fare. Options range from food prepared on the tawa (griddle) to dishes from the sigri (open barbeque). You can also book one of the private booths styled like a palanquin and lined with cerulean pillow to feel like a king.

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+ Crepes at the Eastern Market

With 20 years of baking experience, spiced with years of globe-trotting and a passion for tasty treats, Crepes At The Market is a must-go hotspot for crepe connoisseurs. Just a whiff of the creamy, rich batter, and you will know that this is the perfect pour to an unforgettably delectable crepe. Most importantly, the filling of the crepe is gathered from the local vendors, ensuring that the crepes are dressed by the freshest locally grown produces. Located near the Eastern Market, this joint for made to order crepes promises an amazing start to the day. Enjoy those jealous stares as you saunter down DC’s oldest fresh food public market, munching on your mouth-watering crepe.

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+ Wholesome American Goodness at The Blue Duck Tavern

The Blue Duck Tavern located inside the Hyatt Hotel offers a sunken garden veranda with an outdoor fountain, adding a distinct element of romance and elegance. Featuring its classic and wholesome American meals with a market-based menu, the Executive Chef Brian McBride offers delicacies made with the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients. Time honored cooking methods such as roasting, braising, preserving and smoking, are techniques that are used to create each tantalizing dishes. The restaurant welcomes guests with an open staff pantry and kitchen, complete with a wood-burning oven. The hand-crafted furnishings and heavy, wooden tables keep the restaurant warm, homey, but contemporary, offering a welcoming dining experience.

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+ Try Not to Make A Mess at Masa 14

Everyone knows Masa 14 at the corner of U street and 14th street. It is that busy and upbeat Asian-Latino fusion restaurant with an electrifying vibe that everyone is willing to line up for, even after a long day of work!

With an interesting concept of blending Asian and Spanish cuisines, the menu offers a wide array of choices – you are not in a mood for Chinese? That’s okay, they have Korean and Japanesy tapas dish for you to try over fancy drinks with fancy names.

A few tapas and mixed drinks in, the atmosphere at Masa 14 only gets better!

Shhh… There are unlimited brunch plates and drinks Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 3pm for just $35!

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+ Flavorful Ethiopian at Etete

Looking for a new place to try exciting and exotic new flavors? Come to Etete where you are promised an authentic Ethiopian dining experience with a contemporary flare!

Located in Little Ethiopia, Etete is a family-owned restaurant where people from all walks of life come to try flavorful Ethiopian soul food and eating with their hands for the very first time. Trust me, they all came back for more.

Dishes are cooked in specially spiced Ethiopian butter and served with injera, the thin spongy sour bread unique to the Ethiopian cuisine. There are also great vegetarian specialty options that would make even the carnivores drool.

To complete the experience, don’t for get to try Etete’s unique variety of Ethiopian wine, beer and ambo!

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+ DC Chillin’ at Ben’s Chili Bowl

Ben’s Chili Bowl is a proud landmark of DC’s history since the 1950s, surviving through the DC riots of the late 60s and the devastating economic crisis during the 70s and 80s. Despite all this, they have been serving what is considered as the best chili in not only DC, but in the country, bringing even the Sarkozys of France for a visit. The thick, spicy chili that tastes even better over half smokes or a pile of cheese fries even brought DC rapper Wale and Lady Gaga to shoot their music video for “Chillin” at Ben’s.

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+ Cafe Montmartre for a Taste of Paris

Who says that you need to be by the Seine to enjoy a taste of old Paris? At Café Montmartre, with its exquisite interior and elegant front patio, it offers a taste of authentic Europe. Serving innovative plates of artfully prepared dishes paired with France’s finest wines, this Capitol Hill bistro is always teeming with returning customers and curious newcomers. You may not have a view of the romantic Eiffel Tower or get to stroll by the glory of Sacre-Coeur; however, you can still discover DC’s premier Parisian cuisine at Café Montmartre. The freshly baked baquettes, the delicacies with thick red wine reduction, and the aromatic truffle oil will keep you yearning for more.

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+ Domo Arigato, Mr. Yogato

We all know that frozen yogurt is healthy and delicious; however, at Mr. Yogato, it is also amusing and ridiculous! If you walk into the yogurt shop for the first time, you may be overwhelmed by their 18 non-fat yogurt flavors and 40 different toppings. However, don’t be confused by the goofy employees and the huge white board of the “Rules of Yogato.”

Follow the zany rules like singing along to Mr. Roboto, reciting the Braveheart battlefield speech with a Scottish accent, or even reenacting the Michael Jackson Thriller dance, to receive discounts up to 50% off!

Hey… don’t raise your eyebrows - yessssssh, I ordered in Sean Connery’s accent for 20% off.

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+ Hardwood Smoky Goodness at Rocklands BBQ

Stepping into Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company you will see a huge bucket of peanuts, a whole bookshelf of hot sauce selection, and several rolls of no-nonsense paper towels - you know this is the perfect prerequisites to a hearty meal of BBQ.

With the meat, seafood, and poultry cooked by real red oak and hickory, you can smell the woody deliciousness half a mile away! Munch through the ribs, briskets, sausage, sides, and corn bread and don’t forget to take a swig from their tasty Coolant Root Beer (refill available)!

Insider info: You can have Rocklands prepare their famous barbequed pigs, displayed whole on a decorated board for your special events!

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+ The Next Best Thing to Being in Greece – Zorba’s Café

Looking forward to your next vacation? Take a breather at Zorba’s Café. With its scenic photographs, exotic bouzouki music, and the blue-white café reminiscent of Santorini, Zorba’s is the place for your temporary escape to Greece. As you indulge in a delicious souvlaki wrapped in pita bread or feast on other Greek homemade specialties, relax in the simple and homey atmosphere of this family owned café. Other than the allure of Zorba’s energetic staff and its original recipes that were passed down over four generation, Zorba’s outdoor sidewalk patio is a great place to lounge as you imagine your secret getaway to the Aegean Sea. Insider tip: Before you visit, go on Facebook and friend “Zorba’s Greek Restaurant” to learn about special deals and events like “Kids eat free!” or belly dance shows.

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+ Pinker, Sweeter, Better – Georgetown Cupcakes

In a high-powered city like Washington, DC , political and corporate careers are not everyone’s cup of tea. The Kallinis sisters risked their life savings and gave up their corporate jobs in fashion and finance just to follow their dream of opening a bakery together. This city’s very first “cupcakery” opened on Valentine’s Day in 2008, became an overnight sensation, and ignited the exploding cupcake trend in Washington. With a newer and bigger shop location, GC’s clear glass windows and refreshing white and pink décor marks the magic factory of moist, fluffy and absolutely the most adorable cupcakes. Fans and followers form the legendary cupcake queue on the corner of 33^rd and M street daily just to get a taste. Taking a bite out of these designer cupcakes simply may not be enough, so make sure to check out the cupcake family’s drama on DC CUPCAKES on TLC. Insider Tip: Secret flavor of the day is announced via twitter (http://twitter.com/gtowncupcake) daily – order the cupcake by the name and it’s free for the first 100 customers!

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+ La Chaumiere: Relaxed, French Country Dining in the Heart of Georgetown

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy a warm, rich meal at Georgetown’s, La Chaumiere, a hallmark of unpretentious French cuisine with a country inn atmosphere. Cozy up at a table near the central stone fireplace and make yourself at home within the rustic, stucco-covered walls of this authentic French gem. With a knack for seasonal ingredients, consistently delicious French specialties and an inviting atmosphere, La Chaumiere is the perfect spot for a romantic evening out. Start off with a delectable pate or refreshing salad niçoise for a truly French beginning, then opt for an order of the authentic Moules Mariniere, or mussels steamed in white wine. La Chaumiere also offers a variety of house specialties, including the Quenelles de Brochet (Pike dumpling in lobster sauce), or traditional cassoulets prepared with rabbit and lamb. On Tuesdays only, the chef prepares the rich Crabe en Chemise – French crepes filled with Jumbo Lump Crab, mushrooms and a champagne cream sauce. Whatever dish you choose, La Chaumiere will certainly transport you to France with one simple bite. Insider Tip: It’s no secret that the French know how to please a sweet tooth. Don’t request your bill until you’ve ordered the chef’s special soufflé for dessert. Offered in both Grand Marnier and Chocolate flavors, this light and fluffy treat will definitely end your fabulously French evening on the right note!

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