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Neighborhood Brew Pubs: A Night Out
A walk through the neighborhood during the city’s recent spell of warm weather led to an interesting observation: Chinatown has its fair share of brewpubs. Between the District Chophouse (509 7th Street, NW) and Gordon Biersch (900 F Street, NW), tasty beer is never too far. A few more blocks west lies Capitol City Brewing […]
Presidents: The Best Chinatown Sports Bar You’ve Never Heard Of
So you missed your opportunity to get Caps tickets and now you’re looking for a great sports bar from which to follow the action. Problem is you don’t want to fight the crowds before, during, or after the game. You’d like some place with enough televisions to watch the game but quiet enough to impress […]
The Passenger: A Quiet Cocktail On Penn Quarter’s Edge
The Passenger (1021 7th St NW) sits on a calm block of 7th Street in the Convention Center’s shadow, three short blocks from the bustling heart of Chinatown. The lounge’s frontage is simple and nondescript, its name written in small script on the two front windows. The exterior exudes low-key cool and can be easily […]