Map 7 • Foggy Bottom images

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Foggy Bottom

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Map 7

This neighborhood is populated by a mix of George Washington University students, government employees, and “old money” Washingtonians. Nevertheless, there isn’t much entertainment, but at least there’s a plethora of high-end restaurants for those Federal employees looking to impress dignitaries.

image Landmarks

• Einstein Statue •
Constitution Ave NW & 22nd St NW
At his rumpled best.

• Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit •
New Hampshire Ave NW
Everyone likes sculptures.

• Kennedy Center • 2700 F St NW
202-467-4600
High-brow culture.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial •
1964 Independence Ave SW
MLK emerges from the Stone of Hope at Tidal Basin.

• The Octagon • 1799 New York Ave NW
202-626-7439
Peculiar floor plan.

• The Watergate Hotel • 2650 Virginia Ave NW
202-965-2300
Location of the most infamous Washington scandal yet; still a great design.

image Coffee

• Casey’s Coffee • 508 23rd St NW
202-223-4762
For the DC coffee fan/addict.

• Filter Coffeehouse • 1916 I St NW
202-223-0100
Third wave using local roasters.

image Nightlife

• The Exchange • 1719 G St NW
202-393-4690
DC’s oldest saloon just steps from the White House.

• Froggy Bottom Pub • 2021 K St NW
202-338-3000
GW student hangout.

• Funxion / Dysfunxion • 1309 F St NW
202-386-9466
Funxion = daytime smoothies. DysFunxion = nighttime cocktails.

• Nick’s Riverside Grill • 3050 K St NW
202-342-3535
Mediocre food, excellent view, copious seagulls.

image Restaurants

• Bread Line • 1751 Pennsylvania Ave NW
202-822-8900 • $$
Screw South Beach if it means you can’t eat here. (Lunch only.)

• Cabanas • 3000 K St NW
202-944-4242 • $$
Upscale Latin ceviches, ensalatas, ad nauseum.

• DISH + drinks • 924 25th St NW
202-383-8707 • $$$$
Southern infusion for inquisitive palates.

• Finemondo • 1319 F St NW
202-737-3100 • $
Casual, Italian country cooking.

• Founding Farmers • 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW
202-822-8783 • $$$
Ingredient-driven, farmer-owned farm-to-table cuisine.

• Kaz Sushi Bistro • 1915 I St NW
202-530-5500 • $$$
Impress your date by ordering the omasake.

• La Taberna Del Alabardero • 1776 I St NW
202-429-2200 • $$$$
Wide-open menu dares you to be bold.

• Lindy’s Red Lion • 2040 I St NW
202-466-6000 • $
Burgers on GW campus; so good, so collegiate. Avoid the crowd by ordering to-go.

• Nick’s Riverside Grill • 3050 K St NW
202-342-3535 • $$$
Mediocre food, excellent view, copious seagulls.

• Notti Bianche • 824 New Hampshire Ave NW
202-298-8085 • $$$$
Full or half portion pasta dishes perfect for lunch.

• Pret a Manger • 1825 I St NW
202-828-6971 • $
UK stronghold crosses the pond.

• Primi Piatti • 2013 I St NW
202-223-3600 • $$$$
Eat like an Italian, but you’ll want to dress up like one too.

• Roof Terrace • 2700 F St NW
202-416-8555 • $$$$
Book Sunday brunch instead of fighting theater-goers for the last split of wine.

• Roti • 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW
202-466-7684 • $
Mediterannean grill with roti, falafel, kabob.

The mix of upscale and college dives is obvious. Notti Bianche and DISH + drinks are reserved for the power players and parents visiting GW students. If you forgot your jacket, duck into a gyro joint, or head for the nearest neon window to mingle with the co-ed crowd. And for weekend brunches, you can’t beat Founding Farmers.

image Shopping

• Peruvian Connection • 950 F St NW
202-737-4405
World fashions for the modern woman.

• Whole Foods Market • 2201 Eye St NW
202-296-1660
Maybe we can apply its meat rating system to Congress…