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Nora Restaurant
2132 Florida Ave NW Washington DC, DC 20008
202-462-5143
We fell in love with Nora when we first walked in, and we mean both the restaurant and the namesake. This was the first certified organic restaurant in America, so it probably is healthy, right? Fresh bread, fresh produce, fresh menus daily. This is a health conscience food critic's dream. And the atmosphere is perfect and homey for that first date where you pretend you actually do care about your health.
The Source
575 Pennsylvania Ave NW(between N 6th St & N Constitution Ave) Washington DC, DC 20001
202-637-6100
The Source is Wolfgang Puck’s latest creation. Have you heard of him? Located behind DC newest and best museum, the Newseum, the Source is the new go-to place for power lunches, and power dates. With two floors of varying menus and reservation policies, there is something here for everyone, including a decent bar. We are usually skeptical of big names opening up satellite restaurants, but we are convinced after meeting the incredibly talented executive chef and tasting his creations. Wolfgang has taught this apprentice well. This place, and this chef, makes Spago look like it’s for amateurs. (Just kidding Wolfgang, I mean, Mr. Puck!)
Vidalia
1990 M St NW #2 Washington DC, DC 20036
202-659-1990
I think any category that involves Hidden Gems has to explore the subterranean side of the city. So in this basement off M Street, we give you Vidalia. Modern Southern comfort food, if there is such a thing, presented with credibility in brightly redecorated surroundings. Shrimp and grits...mmmm. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm; Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Restaurant Eve
110 S Pitt St Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-0450
We love a restaurant that doesn’t let its quality get in the way of its customers. Restaurant Eve is our new favorite Virginia restaurant and is quickly making its way up the charts to knock some DC favorites down a peg. Located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, Restaurant Eve has amazing food, and delivers it in one of three settings, the casual walk-in bar, the trendier bistro that is perfect for a date, or the tasting room which is where the serious eating and drinking occur. The menu is built for a foodie with ingredients painstakingly selected and variety being essential. We are new to Restaurant Eve but quickly learning to love it, much like you can tell the husband and wife team of Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong love their passion.
Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St NW Washington DC, DC 20037
202-419-6755
If you're a great new restaurant in an area of downtown rarely frequented, you are a hidden gem. If you're inside a hotel? You are really hidden. This reinvention of Melrose in the Park Hyatt is a gem. It's the kind of place that has you sharing plates and being jealous of what the table next to you ordered. All good things when you are in the DC vortex between downtown and Georgetown. Open Daily 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Mie N Yu
3125 M St NW Washington DC, DC 20007
202-333-6122
In Georgetown, Mie N Yu hides in the bustle of M Street and inside it lets you hide at its tables for a private conversation or boisterous group outing. Its unisex bathroom is already a DC legend (um, two people probably shouldn’t go in a stall together…probably). The food is okay, and the drinks/bar are good, but the atmosphere makes this place what it is. The ladies love it. Open Mon 12am-2am, 5pm-2am; Tue 5pm-2am; Wed-Thu 11:30am-2am; Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am; Sun 11am-12am
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