Don't Miss These DC Restaurants

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Washington D.C. is filled with restaurants that come and go. This makes it hard to figure out when a place is worthwhile to spend your time and money. To cut through the confusion, here are five places in D.C. that won’t let you or your tastebuds down. Grab your friends from The Louis and try these places this weekend.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

1308 G Street NW

Washington DC 20005

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday/Sunday: 9 AM - 3 PM

The name says it all. If you haven’t already, you have to try Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. It can handle your meaty and sweet cravings all at once. The menu changes frequently because they use local and seasonal ingredients, which is great for variety and quality.

Pepita Cantina

4000 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22203

Hours: M-Th 11:30am - 11pm, Fr 11:30am - 12am, Sa 11am - 12am, Su 11am - 11pm

If Mexican food is your style, Pepita Cantina is a must try. They also take pride in offering creative drinks that are sure to compliment your mexican dish. To top it all off, the atmosphere is fun and inviting.

Centrolina

974 Palmer Alley

Washington, D.C. 20001

Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm,

Dinner Monday-Thursday 5-10pm

Friday-Saturday 5pm-12am

Sunday, 5pm-10pm

Brunch Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm

Market Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7am-9pm

Saturday & Sunday, 8am-9pm

Centrolina doubles as a market and a restaurant. The most noteworthy choices are the fresh pastas and other authentic Italian cooking. Ingredients are also seasonal and local, which ensures quality and freshness.

Buredo

825 14th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm

Saturday: 11am-6pm

Buredo is owned by two D.C. natives. They offer a unique product for anyone looking to step out of the box for their lunch break. Their creation is a combination of sushi and a burrito. These are fresh and perfect for someone who is on the go. It is also perfect for anyone who is passionate about healthy eating.  

L'Hommage Bistro

450 K Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

Hours

M - TH: 11:00 AM TO 12:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 AM TO 1:00 AM

Sat: 10:00 AM TO 1:00 AM

Sun: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 AM

French cuisine is the name of the game at L'Hommage Bistro. They make their own homemade bread and of course have a fantastic wine selection. The atmosphere is also charmingly French, but still casual enough to be a relaxed environment.