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- DDevonNew York City •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food, service and presentation was fantastic and made for a wonderful experience. My only reservation was the dinning area felt a bit congested, and as a result, felt a bit confined and challenging to hear at times. This aspect was unfortunate to an otherwise great experience.More infoBrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor•4.6
- VVijaySan Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food and ambiance, food served without delay! Overall great experience!More infoEatopia EateryPrice: Expensive• Ethiopian• U Street Corridor•4.8
- DDavidRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was my second visit to Gypsy Kitchen, and it was just as fantastic as the first! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it a great spot for a night out. Our waiter, Andrew, was excellent—very helpful throughout the dinner, offering great recommendations from cocktails to dessert. We revisited some of our favorites, and they did not disappoint. The hummus is amazing (pro tip: order an extra piece of pita bread). The potato dish and pork shoulder were equally delicious, packed with great flavors. For dessert, we tried the pear tart, which had more of an apple pie texture than a traditional tart, but it was still enjoyable. I also had an Old Fashioned, which was well-made and a great way to round out the meal. Overall, a great experience once again. Highly recommend this spot for excellent food, drinks, and service!More infoGypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle•4.5
- GGillianVIPWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLupo Verde is always good, but they really brought it on Valentine’s Day. The food was great but the service was exceptional. That’s rarely the case on a major holiday so hats off the them. I also appreciated that they had a fixed price menu but also a few regular options, as I don’t love being stuck with multiple courses I don’t want. I know that variety adds to the difficulty for a restaurant on a night like Valentine’s, so it’s even more impressive.More infoLupo Verde - 14th StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Circle•4.5
- JJordanWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoMy wife and I came into town for Valentines Day. We booked our reservation a few days in advance and we were not disappointed. The first thing we noticed was the unique decor and louder music. It made for a great ambiance and the designs of the restaurant gave it an upbeat yet stylish feel. Our server was Kaitlin and she was very kind. She attended well to us and took care of making us feel welcome. My wife had the half chicken and I had the chicken tacos. Our food was absolutely sensational , the chicken fell off the bone and was just so perfectly cooked. The desserts were great too. We enjoyed the Tres Leche the most. We highly recommend Mi Vida and Kaitlin is an excellent server and will take care of all needs.More infoMi Vida, 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Logan Circle•4.6
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Eclectic music, historic theaters and diverse food define Washington, D.C.’s historic U Street Corridor. In the first half of the 20th century, the area blossomed as an African-American community. Lillian Evans Tibbs, the first renowned African-American opera performer, hailed from a house on 1910 Vermont Avenue. Visitors can take in live jazz, blues, funk and other music in dining rooms and rooftop bars. Southern-style offerings include fried chicken; bourbon sauces over salmon, chicken and ribs; and collard greens. To testify to its culinary diversity, the corridor produces everything from chili-covered hot dogs to vegetarian and vegan dishes. Cuisine consisting of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Belgian and Ethiopian flavors help showcase the international flavor of U Street.
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The best reviewed restaurant in U Street Corridor is Nama Ko
The restaurants with the best ambiance in U Street Corridor are Lost Society - DC, Nama Ko and Jônt
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