Shelly's Back Room

This downtown establishment is decorated to resemble the gentleman's clubs of long ago. But rather than giving off any air of exclusivity...

Standing tall despite its proximity to multistory office buildings, this smallish Gothic Revival church with bright red doors has been a...

Peach colored walls and diffused lighting help create a soft ambience in Butterfield's environs. Both the levels have been designed with...

The splendid Federal-style National Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theater in Washington (since 1835) and the t...

Presidents Warren G. Harding and Abraham Lincoln and novelist Charles Dickens are but a few of the famous people who have stopped by the...

The Main Street (part of a historical commercial district) forms the theme of the tastefully executed decor at Avenue. Certified Angus st...

In the heart of America's capital lies a bed of ice that is unrivaled for location and scenery. The Pershing Park Ice Rink, one of DC's m...

Built in 1924, the Warner has long been a respected part of theater life in downtown Washington. Housed in an imposing building, it under...

You'll find the latest in very high-end fashionable women's shoes at this shop. They also have regularly scheduled trunk show...

El Catalan offers the spirit of Barcelona in Washington. The soups and seafood entrees have a country richness. The meats are served in h...

M&S Grill is a classic American steakhouse, offering both a solid menu and a bar area designed to please the connoisseur. Like its sister...

This remains a favorite restaurant of my husband, and he eats at fine establishments nearly every day. On a splendid day in M...

Ceiba is the creation of Jeff Tunks, the chef maestro behind TenPenh, DC Coast, and the brand new Acadiana. Here at Ceiba, Tu...

For the ultimate Washington experience: take a taxi (better yet, a limo) to the Willard Hotel, and stroll through the lobby,...

It's easy to spot Aria Trattoria at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. What's more, once you're in, the buzz of hungr...

This upscale restaurant offers fine American fare. Photographs of many famous patrons, including military, political and sports figures,...

This high-end Greek deli is the perfect place to grab a quick gourmet bite. The hummus, spinach and feta pie, stuffed grape leaves, pitas...

This downtown restaurant, on the terrace of the Washington Hotel, is open only from April to October. It offers one of the most remarkabl...