{"id":4067,"date":"2018-09-05T17:23:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T17:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/?p=4067"},"modified":"2019-02-14T19:23:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T19:23:34","slug":"spend-a-day-eating-drinking-and-shopping-in-capitol-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/spend-a-day-eating-drinking-and-shopping-in-capitol-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend a day Eating, Drinking and Shopping in Capitol Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mini neighborhoods like Eastern Market<\/a> and Barracks Row<\/a> comprise Capitol Hill<\/a>. Capitol Hill is filled with fantastic activities, stores, and, of course, places to eat. If you are in the area,\u00a0Download City Walker for free to explore the area like a local<\/a>. Otherwise here are some of the best places to Eat, Drink and Shop in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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Where to eat<\/h2>\n

Boxcar Tavern<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Nestled in the heart of DC\u2019s historic Eastern Market, Boxcar Tavern is a charming neighborhood restaurant and bar that puts a creative spin on seasonal and pub fare. Boxcar Tavern\u2019s casual charm, thoughtfully-crafted menus, and assortment of wine and other libations, have made it a favorite watering hole with locals and pols alike. Locals claim it\u2019s not uncommon to see members of Congress commandeer a booth in the rear and chat up the patrons, while imbibing one of Boxcar Tavern\u2019s signature cocktails.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Acqua Al 2<\/a><\/h3>\n

The original Acqua Al 2 came to life in Florence in 1978. Over the past 3 decades, the restaurant has become an intimately loved dining establishment by world travelers, local Florentines, and international celebrities. In 2010, Ari Gejdenson, after being a part of Acqua al 2 in Florence, decided to move home and open in Washington DC. He opened the doors of the Acqua al 2 in Eastern Market, just six blocks from where he grew up. The internationally-loved restaurant uses the same menu as the Florentine original, and brings to the city the same true Italian dining experience as one would encounter on the Piazza della Signoria.<\/p>\n

Acqua Al 2\u00a0offers a unique selection of Assaggio (literally meaning \u201ctaste\u201d) chef\u2019s choice samplers. Guests can try a sampling of three house salads with the Assaggio di Insalata, while the Assaggio di Dolci offers guests a taste of four house-made desserts. But their most popular are the Assaggio di Primi, a chef\u2019s selection of five unique, fresh pastas and the Assaggio di Secondi, which features tasting portions of three of their most popular steaks, ranging from the popular filets to the unique Controfiletto al Pepe Verde, a hand-carved New York steak saut\u00e9ed and topped with a green peppercorn, Dijon mustard sauce. Whether guests dine a la carte, or choose to customize their own menu for private events, Acqua al 2 prides itself on the execution of an authentic dining experience.<\/p>\n

Market Lunch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Since 1978, The Market Lunch has been dishing out hearty breakfast and lunch comfort food inside D.C.’s historic Eastern Market. Serving one of DC’s best Crab Cakes, along with many other local seafood and regional favorites for lunch. The famous Blueberry- Buckwheat pancakes and “The Brick” breakfast sandwich, are standouts among the many breakfast favorites. The Market Lunch has been a staple establishment for locals and their out of town guests along with tourists from all around the world for nearly four decades. Having been featured in The New York Times, Southern Living, The Washington Post, Conde Nast Traveler, Washingtonian Magazine, and Food & Wine Magazine, this cafeteria-style, no frills, D.C. dive is sure to fill your stomach and your soul.
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