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Washington, DC CONT’D<br />
DULLES/REAGAN<br />
CAPITOL LOUNGE<br />
231 Pennsylvania Ave SE • 202-547-2098<br />
www.capitolloungedc.com<br />
This formerly dive-y after-work bar has been<br />
revamped for politicos-turned-foodies. “Next<br />
Food Network Star” veteran Teddy Folkman<br />
has developed gastropub-style appetizers,<br />
including fried Tabasco oysters. $$<br />
CAVA<br />
527 Eighth St SE • 202-543-9090<br />
www.dc.cavamezze.com<br />
The dream of three longtime Greek friends<br />
who wondered why the mezze style of dining<br />
hadn’t made it to DC, this small-plates spot<br />
offers traditional Mediterranean favorites<br />
alongside updated classics (lamb sliders, feta<br />
cheese with whipped jalapeño). $$<br />
CEDAR<br />
822 E St NW • 202-637-0012<br />
www.cedardc.com<br />
Like an airy cabin hidden under the Penn<br />
Quarter, this wood-paneled basement space<br />
serves food with both French and American<br />
infl uences. The menu is farm-fresh, but more<br />
refi ned than rustic. Try the herb-crusted pork<br />
tenderloin. $$$<br />
FIRE & SAGE<br />
775 12th St NW • 202-661-8925<br />
www.fi reandsage.com<br />
Located in the Washington Marriott at Metro<br />
Center, this casual restaurant offers an all-day<br />
menu featuring such dishes as sea salt fries<br />
with roasted garlic aioli, brick oven-fi red fl atbreads<br />
and oak plank-grilled seafood. Order a<br />
“hot bag o’ doughnuts” for dessert. $$$<br />
EATONVILLE<br />
2121 14th St NW • 202-332-9672<br />
www.eatonvillerestaurant.com<br />
Named after Eatonville, FL, the African-American<br />
township that was home to exalted author<br />
Zora Neale Hurston, this eclectic eatery is covered<br />
in folk art and murals. The zesty Southern<br />
comfort food includes fried green tomatoes<br />
and fi sh with jalepeño-cheddar grits. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
1905<br />
1905 9th St NW • 202-332-1905<br />
www.1905dc.com<br />
Now that it’s legal, chasing the green fairy<br />
(also known as drinking absinthe) has become<br />
the hottest way to party. Every Thursday, this<br />
cozy turn-of-the-century-style bistro offers a<br />
selection of drinks laced with the stuff, along<br />
with live jazz, so guests can relive the wild<br />
days of the 1920s.<br />
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
THE BULLPEN<br />
1299 Half St SE<br />
www.thebullpendc.com<br />
Located across from the entrance to Nationals<br />
Stadium Park, this family-friendly venue features<br />
interactive sports games for children, plus<br />
live music and drinks for adults. It opens 2 hours<br />
before games and stays jumping until midnight.<br />
H STREET COUNTRY CLUB<br />
1335 H St NE • 202-399-4722<br />
www.hstreetcountryclub.com<br />
This bar is a huge space offering tequila-heavy<br />
cocktails, sangria, Mexican food and low-cost,<br />
high-concept entertainment. You can rent pool<br />
tables, toss a skeeball or play nine holes of<br />
District-themed indoor mini-golf.<br />
MATÉ<br />
3101 K St NW • 202-333-2006<br />
www.latinconcepts.com/mate<br />
A Latin sushi lounge (as strange as that may<br />
sound), this industrial chic cocktail space pairs<br />
fl avored mojitos with specialty rolls. The DJdriven<br />
party draws a Euro-centric crowd.<br />
OLD DOMINION BREWHOUSE<br />
1219 Ninth St NW • 202-289-8158<br />
www.olddominionbrewhouse.com<br />
Featuring 15 taps, this brewpub serves the<br />
craft beers of Loudoun County-based Old<br />
Dominion Brewing Company. If you brought<br />
a lot of friends, consider ordering the beer<br />
tower, which holds more than eight pints.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
FLYING DOG BREWERY<br />
50 miles northwest of Washington, DC • 4607<br />
Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick • 301-694-7899<br />
www.fl yingdogales.com<br />
This unconventional brewery is offering free<br />
tours every Saturday this month. With the purchase<br />
of a $5 pint glass, you can even taste the<br />
award-winning beers. And cover those toes—<br />
safety regulations prohibit wearing sandals.<br />
KINGMAN AND HERITAGE ISLANDS<br />
4 miles east of Washington, DC<br />
www.kingmanisland.org<br />
Located in the Anacostia River, these two<br />
islands comprise 50 acres of natural habitats<br />
to explore. These “living classrooms” are open<br />
everyday and offer wooded trails teeming with<br />
birds and other wildlife.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
A total of 365 steps lead from the basement<br />
of the US Capitol Building to its dome, each<br />
representing a day of the year.<br />
West Palm Beach<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Jeff Fleet<br />
CITYPLACE<br />
700 S Rosemary Ave • 561-366-1000<br />
www.cityplace.com<br />
This distinctive shopping plaza has a feel<br />
reminiscent of an Italian piazza. Browse<br />
name-brand stores (Anthropologie, BCBG<br />
and Williams Sonoma) and smaller boutiques<br />
(Rhythm Clothiers, Lost City Cigar).<br />
JUST HEARTS<br />
537 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach<br />
561-265-7277<br />
www.justhearts.biz<br />
Filled with a seemingly endless array of<br />
heart-shaped and heart-bedecked items, this<br />
novelty store is a perfect place to fi nd a gift<br />
for someone you love. Recent fi nds include<br />
sparkly blown-glass perfume bottles.<br />
MYERS LUGGAGE AND GIFTS<br />
329 Clematis St • 561-655-6644<br />
www.myersluggage.com<br />
This family-owned luggage shop—now in its<br />
86th year—specializes in high-end pieces,<br />
including suitcases made of exotic leathers<br />
and vintage Louis Vuitton bags. It also offers<br />
lower-priced items for the budget conscious.<br />
GO SEE<br />
“BARBIE’S BACK AND SHE’S 50!”<br />
At Old School Square • 51 N Swinton Ave,<br />
Delray Beach • 561-243-7922<br />
www.oldschool.org<br />
Come celebrate Barbie’s 50th birthday with an<br />
exhibit dedicated especially to her. Hundreds<br />
of dolls and accessories will be on display,<br />
with commentary on the icon’s impact on<br />
American culture. Through Oct. 25.<br />
SAILFISH MARINA<br />
98 Lake Dr, Palm Beach Shores<br />
561-844-1724<br />
www.sailfi shmarina.com<br />
This sailor’s oasis has stores with nautically<br />
themed housewares, a bait and tackle shop,<br />
charter fi shing boats and amazing seafood<br />
restaurants. After a day of browsing, stop<br />
along the shoreline to watch the colorful fi sh.<br />
“ELEGANCE IN IRON: THE ART OF THE<br />
JAPANESE TETSUBIN”<br />
At The Morikami Museum and Japanese<br />
Gardens • 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray<br />
Beach • 561-495-0233<br />
www.morikami.org<br />
When youngsters from 19th-century Japan<br />
rebelled against the formality of the tea<br />
ceremony, the tetsubin, a Japanese cast-iron<br />
teakettle, was born. Take a look at more than<br />
90 of them at this exhibit. Through Dec. 6.
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