Heaps of Chesapeake Bay crabs, fresh caught, tossed with seasoning, steamed and served right there out of brown paper bags. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Recently renovated and FREE (like all Smithsonian museums), our favorite stops are the World War II exhibit and Julia Child's kitchen and...
The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food 자세히 보기
It's the coolest museum on the Mall, and for fellas out there, it makes your y chromosome go from lowercase to capital. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
This upscale, Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant is sexy, expensive and totally worth it. The address is 10 Pennsylvania Ave – hence the name. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
What could a black umbrella have to do with the 1978 death of a journalist? Discover the sinister reality at this museum in the nation’s capital. As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
The President and Mrs. Obama invited Mama and D.J. Tony to join them for their Annual Easter Egg Roll on the front lawn. If you see Bo, tell him Ellen says hi.
Marion Anderson performed an historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. 75,000 people attended, and the performance became a symbol of the Civil Rights movement. 자세히 보기
Every week the lobster meat for this food truck is driven down from Maine by its owners to ensure its freshness, a crucial factor in making a superior roll. Enojy! 자세히 보기
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Scotch Whiskey Skin created by Derek Brown. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. 자세히 보기
At this beer-themed restaurant, Tiffany MacIssac's menu of sweet treats reads like the 7-Eleven snack aisle of our dreams—"Hostess" cupcake, oatmeal cream pie. Must order: cashew "Snickers" bar. 자세히 보기
The Presidents Race takes place in the middle of the 4th & features Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln & Roosevelt. Don’t pledge your allegiance to Teddy. He hasn’t won since the race’s inception in ’06.
What better way to spend a summer night? Grab the family, a blanket and picnic -- and enjoy! The earlier the better for the best seats...
Love their bags and shoes. They always have nice clothing as well. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Great energy, innovative cocktails, great place to unwind. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Love the Asian inspired menu. Chef Puck's restaurant is not only spacious and relaxed but sexy. Great cocktails as well. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Best pizza in DC hands down! Relaxed, comfy and besides the pizza, great beers. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Great food, romantic setting. A definite must visit. Must try the Pastrami cured Kanpachi. Chef Tony is a genius! -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
From the burger to the housemade pasta, everything about the food is good. Great place for a relaxed dinner. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Great comfort food, amazing tea list. And one of the most beautiful stoves I've ever seen. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
Designed by John Russell Pope, the Memorial was built between 1939 and 1943. The bronze statue of Jefferson, added in 1947, is 19ft tall and weighs 10,000lbs.
This 17 foot bronze statue of Theodore Roosevelt was done by sculptor Paul Manship. Learn more about the memorial and the island in this C-SPAN American History TV video. 자세히 보기
Opened in 2008, this museum includes a crime lab, simulated shooting range, high-speed police-chase, and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. More in this C-SPAN segment shot at the museum. 자세히 보기
Check out C-SPAN’s “Library of Congress” documentary. Clip from the documentary here on YouTube. 자세히 보기
It would take 60,000 yrs to go through all the books in the Library of Congress, at 1 book per day. Check out C-SPAN’s “Library of Congess” documentary. Clip from the documentary here on YouTube. 자세히 보기
Grant statue is 17 ft tall (on 20 ft pedestal). The sculptor, Henry M. Shrady, used his face in the cavalry statue. He died 2 weeks prior to the statue’s dedication in 1922. See video for more info 자세히 보기
Check out this video of Justice Kegan in a C-SPAN interview discussing her use of a Kindle to read briefs. 자세히 보기
Designed by Maya Lin and completed in 1982, the two black granite walls are 246’9’’ long. Names on the walls are of servicemen KIA or MIA listed in chronological order. See video for more info. 자세히 보기
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. 자세히 보기
Oval Office was built in 1909 (Taft), rebuilt after fire damage in '29 (Hoover). FDR enlarged the West Wing in '34 and built the modern Oval. See link for Oval Office interview with President Obama. 자세히 보기
The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Check out this video for more info. 자세히 보기
The spot where Martin Luther King, Jr. stood to give his "I Have A Dream" speech is engraved on the landing eighteen steps below Lincoln's statue. Check out this video for more history on the Lincoln 자세히 보기
Established in 1820, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Check out this video for more on its history. 자세히 보기
Built between 1848 and 1884. It’s 555’5-1/8’’ tall and has 897 steps. See the C-SPAN video of the reopening of the Monument in 2002, after its renovation. 자세히 보기
4th of July Fireworks are set off above the reflecting pool, between the Lincoln and World War II Memorials between 9:00-9:30 p.m. ET.
Newseum numbers: 250,000 sq. ft., 35,000 historic newspaper front pages, 15 theaters, 8 sections of the Berlin Wall (each is 3 tons), First Amendment tablet on Pennsylvania Ave. is 50 tons of marble.
Setting for various White House events (e.g. State Arrivals, Easter Egg Roll). Marine One lands/departs on the South Lawn. Watch this video of the first family on the South Lawn. 자세히 보기
Check out C-SPAN’s documentary: “The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home” (Trailer here on YouTube) 자세히 보기
How does a new justice affect the Court? Justices tell C-SPAN (YouTube video) 자세히 보기
The First American to Lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda: Senator Henry Clay (1852); 11 Presidents have lied in State in the Capitol Rotunda (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, Taft, Kennedy, Hoov
Dedicated in April 1979, coinciding with Einstein's 100th birthday, the statue is 12 feet tall and weighs about 4 tons. Watch this 90 second C-SPAN YouTube video about the memorial. 자세히 보기
This is was here where MLK led the March on Washington and gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The speech was actually titled “The March on Washington for Jobs and Equality.”
The “mecca” of black education. Founded in 1867, Howard is one of only 48 private U.S. Doctoral/Research-Extensive Universities, and is regarded as the crown jewel of HBCUs. 자세히 보기
Visit the NASA sponsored exhibit "Moving Beyond Earth" which through interactive displays and artifacts will highlight our moving into space, living and working there, and then envisioning our future. 자세히 보기
Back in 1988, NASA’s computers were shut down by the Morris worm. Antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) probably could have helped, had it been around.
In August 1979, with a dream of delivering programming that catered to African-Americans, a $15,000 loan and six figure investment from TCI, Robert L. Johnson started Black Entertainment Television. 자세히 보기
As GM of Howard's WHUR, Cathy Hughes urged Melvin Lindsey to use Smokey Robinson's "A Quiet Storm" as the theme music for a new format. By 1977 stations across the country began airing similar formats
The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.
All-American is both the culinary and the design emphasis here, and they've got a raw bar, 99 bottles of beer and charcuterie served on pig-shaped boards. [Eater 38 Member]
Beyond the handmade pastas and artisanal pizzas, Graffiato has a ham bar, prosecco on tap and, of course, that famous pepperoni sauce from his stint on Top Chef: All Stars. [Eater 38 Member]
Trabocchi brought back some of his old restaurant Maestro's most popular dishes, such as the lobster ravioli & a thin-layered lasagna. New items keep diners coming back for more. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Dennis Friedman offers an intriguing menu with Asian hints and other twists here and there — such as duck confit nachos, Kobe wontons and a lobster tempura surf and turf dish. [Eater 38 Member]
Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]
It's worth the wait for a bowl of the Taiwanese-style ramen that includes varieties like curry chicken and kimchi. Dumplings here are also well worth a try. [Eater 38 Member]
Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]
The casual Addie's is a favorite in its Rockville neighborhood with an American and seafood-focused menu and plenty of outdoor space. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기
Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기
Cash-only and cafeteria-style, Pho 75 is consistently lauded for the flavors of its beef broth. It's also a lunchtime favorite for nearby office workers. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기
Tucked away in Glover Park, Sushiko is Washington's oldest Japanese restaurant and still a go-to favorite for sushi in the city. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기
Though sushi is definitely on the menu, Kushi is more about introducing the traditional Japanese izakaya concept with a grill counter, raw bar and the works. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기
Did you know that one of the windows contains a moon rock? There is a tiny piece of the moon embedded in the 'Space Window,' delivered there personally by the astronauts who brought it back. 자세히 보기
