Bastille Day Waiters' Race

A favorite event among Washingtonians, this celebration honors French independence with a unique street festival. Waiters and waitresses...

This non-profit club promotes all styles of rollerskating, with educational clinics, workshops, weekly and special events. The free works...

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

Do you enjoy riding the bikes? If yes, then you might want to check out this place called Bike and Roll that offers different types of bi...

Pavilion at the Old Post Office was built in 1899 and served as the main post office for the country. Saved from demolition it was renova...

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

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

After he was mortally wounded at Ford's Theatre, the doctors attending Lincoln had him carried out into the street, where boa...

On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theater and was brought to this boarding house across the street. Doctors attended...

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

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...

The downtown area is a little sparse when it comes to friendly neighborhood bars, but Harry's is the rare exception in a landscape domina...

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...

Opened in 2000, TenPehn features Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern touch. The décor features Asian artifacts and rich wooden f...

Washington probably has more Italian restaurants than any other kind of ethnic eatery, yet this central part of downtown has...

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...

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

Washington's powerful people like steakhouses. Since the Caucus Room is owned by a bipartisan bunch of heavy-hitting politico...

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

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