BET on Jazz

During the week, enjoy Caribbean cuisine as you listen to jazz in the grand dining room. A giant overhead screen plays jazz videos, compl...

Nineteen years after it opened, this stunning collection remains the foremost museum in the world dedicated to celebrating "t...

Gather in the library's main lobby each Tuesday at noon to listen to authors of local and national renown speak about their work. Bring y...

Established in 1793, this church has played an integral part in the lives of many political leaders. Several presidents and cabinet membe...

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

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

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...

This German delicatessen is not fancy, but the food is delicious - buy as much sausage as your stomach can handle. The chocolate and asso...

When you enter Ortanique, you will notice how well the brown and bright yellow decor complements the baseline, 'Cuisine of the Sun'. Orta...

Located in a former bus station, this restaurant has effectively overcome its origins with rich dark wood, lush plants and warm lighting....

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

This "hole in the wall" restaurant serves up some of the best Chinese food in town in a jiffy. The beef with broccoli is a spicy favorite...

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse welcomes you to a warm and comfortable interior, furnished with rich, dark wood and elegant fixtures. The finest...

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...

How popular is Zaytinya? Well, the restaurant serves, on average, 750 people per night during the week and 1,000 per night on...

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...

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

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...