Washington DC: Adams-Morgan
Nearest Metros for Adams-Morgan are Woodley Park-Zoo or Dupont Circle .Bukom Café 2442 18th St NW tel 202/265-4600. Wash down delicious West African dishes - such as obe ila , a soup with okra and smoked fish, and nkatikwan , chicken with peanuts (figure $10) - with African beer and music.
Cashion's Eat Place 1819 Columbia Rd NW tel 202/797-1819. A chef's restaurant, Cashion's serves fabulous - and expensive - New American cuisine. Book ahead or sip a proper cocktail at the very chic bar while you wait. Closed Mon. Dinner only.
The Diner 2453 18th St NW tel 202/232-8800. It's more stylish café than down-at-the-heels diner, but with greasy classics adorning the eggs-and-sandwich-rich menu, classic coffee counter and 24hr service, it's a winner.
Meskerem 2434 18th St NW tel 202/462-4100. At the District's favorite Ethiopian hangout, the messob platter gives you a taste of everything.
Meze 2437 18th St NW tel 202/797-0017. A wide array of delicious Turkish mezze (the Middle East's answer to tapas) is served up hot or cold in a fashionable setting.
Mixtec 1792 Columbia Rd NW tel 202/332-1011. The great-tasting, low-priced Mexican food includes superb tacos and tortillas, plus spit-roasted chicken, mussels steamed with chilis and a soothing menudo .
Pasta Mia 1790 Columbia Rd NW tel 202/328-9114. Expect long lines at this no-frills, family-run pasteria, which piles on the pasta at prices so low it's worth the wait. Mon-Sat 6.30pm-11pm.
Pizza Mart 2445 18th St NW tel 202/234-9700; Woodley Park-Zoo Metro. The elephantine slices at this hole-in-the-wall pizzeria are a club hopper's late night salvation. Open until 3am.
Rocky's Café 1817 Columbia Rd NW tel 202/387-2580. This easy-going bistro serving Creole-Cajun and Caribbean food is a solid choice in the Adams-Morgan scene - especially if you're in the mood for a laid-back Saturday brunch. Closed on Sun and for lunch Mon-Fri.
Saigonnais 2307 18th St NW tel 202/232-5300. The gourmet-quality Vietnamese food includes such specialties as whole steamed fish and an amazing fish soup. The food is worth the slightly higher prices.
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