Washington DC: Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle Metro is the nearest stop for all the places listed below .Afterwords Café 1517 Connecticut Ave NW tel 202/387-1462. In the back of Kramerbooks (hence the punny name), the café serves imaginative meals and a fine Sunday brunch. It's open late every night and all night Fri & Sat, with live music Wed-Sat.
Annie's Paramount Steakhouse 1609 17th St NW tel 202/232-0395. This easy-going steakhouse, an institution in the Dupont gay scene, is open all-night Fri & Sat, when midnight brunch is served.
Bistro du Coin 1738 Connecticut Ave NW tel 202/234-6969. Visit a rare treat in DC - a classic bistro with a superb bar, boisterous atmosphere and genuine French food. Closed Mon.
Café Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave NW tel 202/530-8844. Bright restaurant serving tasty Caribbean-influenced Latin food - try the ceviche or fill up on one of their popular fajitas. Stick around for a smooth late-night scene at the bar.
Cyberstop Café 1513 17th St NW tel 202/234-2470. One of DC's few cybercafés, this laid-back neighborhood coffee shop serves good coffee, cakes and bagels with seating inside the arty townhouse or out on the sidewalk.
Johnny's Half Shelf 2002 P St NW tel 202/296-2021. Retro 1920s decor and a swank marble bar sit well with this bistro's down-to-earth menu, which features local seafood specialties. Closed Sun.
Lauriol Plaza 1801 18th St NW tel 202/387-0035. Lines form early in this packed, family-run Mexican-Spanish restaurant, renowned for its excellent food.
Luna Grill & Diner 1301 Connecticut Ave NW tel 202/835-2280. A quirky, comfy diner with wholesome blue-plate specials, "green plate" (vegetarian) dishes and organic coffees and teas; also makes an excellent weekend brunch spot.
The Newsroom 1803 Connecticut Ave NW tel 202/332-1489. The newsstand offers a wide selection of hipster magazines, British and French imports and hard-to-find newspapers plus internet access, coffee and snacks.
Pizzeria Paradiso 2029 P St NW tel 202/223-1245. Arguably DC's best pizzeria, with thunderingly good food, affordable house wine and a charming atmosphere - though you can expect to wait in line.
Sushi Taro 1507 17th St NW tel 202/462-8999. The steady stream of Japanese suits seeking a taste of home testifies that this is indeed one of DC's best Japanese restaurants. Closed Sat & Sun lunch.
Zorba's Café 1612 20th St NW tel 202/387-8555. A self-serve café where you'll find filling Greek combo platters, kebabs and pita-bread sandwiches. The sidewalk seating is hard to get in summer.
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