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Middle Eastern Eatery Offers Mediocre Mezza Plates

By Yiwen Hu February 21, 2014

With its rich variety of unique flavors and spices, it’s hard not to love Middle Eastern food. Me Jana, located in Arlington, may not do as much justice to the cuisine as hoped, but is still worth...

GBD Fails to Deliver on Chicken and Donut Concept

By Meagan Wang February 21, 2014

Utilizing old deep frying baskets as lampshades and serving drinks in mason jars, GBD is a stereotypically hipster dining spot, conveniently located in DuPont Circle. Specializing in fried chicken...

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Tenleytown-AU

By Allison Hillsbery February 7, 2014

With an eclectic mix of shops and unusual businesses that surround American University, Tenleytown is one of the more interesting places to visit in D.C. It’s a friendly, fun and laid-back neighborhood...

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Woodley Park

By Julia McCrimlisk February 7, 2014

This stop will drop you off near Adams Morgan, which is well-known for its nightlife and bar scene. However, the area features everything from decadent bakeries to rowdy bars to authentic Indian eateries....

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Virginia Square-GMU

By Nicole Jarvis February 7, 2014

Virginia Square, a neighborhood in Arlington, Va., is home to the Arlington Arts Center, which presents contemporary works from upcoming artists and cutting-edge installation pieces. The area offers an...

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Eastern Market

By Jess Kelham-Hohler and Allison Cannella February 7, 2014

Eastern Market is D.C.’s original food and arts market and a traditional home to some of the most inspired cuisine in the area. From cool coffeehouses to charming bistros, Eastern Market is bursting...

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Crystal City

By Charlotte Glasser February 7, 2014

Crystal City is a unique stop on the Metro because a large part of its urban area is underground. Aside from the dramatic views of D.C., the shopping and dining options are worth a visit.   King...

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Mount Vernon Square

By Emma Gross February 7, 2014

Mount Vernon Square, one of D.C.’s historical neighborhoods, is named for the park containing the Carnegie Library. Only two blocks from Chinatown and seven from the White House, this Metro stop may...

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Columbia Heights

By Alicia Kaneb February 7, 2014

Also located in the Northwest quadrant of the District, Columbia Heights is considered to be D.C.’s most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhood. Take a trip to one of the its main attractions...

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Waterfront

By Emily Troisi February 7, 2014

Recently renovated to be a D.C. destination, the Waterfront in the southwest quadrant is far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the center of the city. Close to Fort McNair, a United States...

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Behind the Bar

By Caitlin DeSantis February 7, 2014

Boris Viktorovich As a recent college graduate, Boris Viktorovich is making his mark on the D.C. bar scene. Working at hot spots such as Bandolero in Georgetown and Range in Friendship Heights, Viktorovich...

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A Taste of France

By Remy Samuels February 7, 2014

While studying abroad in France, I unsurprisingly spent a lot of time thinking about food. Sometimes I was trying to figure out ways I’d be able to bring some of my new French favorites home with me,...

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