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Alitiko, from the Greek word for “punk”, finds its roots in both growing up in Greece and living in the U.S.

Voted “Best Pizza” two years in a row by the City Paper and the Washington blade, the iconic Dc favorite is serving up hot slices and cool beers

Best known for arepas, cachapas and tequeños, Arepa Zone offers authentic Venezuelan food to meat lovers and vegetarians alike

This Southeast Asian salad shop brings the vibrant flavors of Burma, Vietnam, and Thailand straight to your bowl, using fresh and flavorful ingredients

Updated takes on Indian street food like samosas, kebabs & snacks in hip surrounds.

Bullfrog Bagels is bringing its freshly handmade bagels and stacked 18 “bagelwiches” to Foggy Bottom

Experience the italian market and Enjoy the same menu featured at the flagship location near U Street

Captain Cookie and the Milkman serves up small batch, made-from-scratch cookies

East London inspired gastropub
Home of the Proper Burger

Award-winning and affordable food with a purpose - Falafel Inc is the world’s first falafel fast casual food social enterprise franchise

Fine Casual Concept offering Handmade Pasta and the Warmth of Italian Hospitality

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand with locations across north america and canada. 

Our lobster rolls are prepared according to tradition with lobsters hauled right from the seas of Maine. no bells, no whistles, and no pretention

When it comes to pairing authentic Japanese cuisine with a laid-back atmosphere, Sushi Keiko owner, Ferry Huang, is on a roll

Using only hormone- and antibiotic-free grain-fed free-range chickens, Roaming Rooster puts a modern spin on homestyle southern fried chicken

Your go-to spot for fresh smoothies, acai bowls, and cold-pressed juices—made with real ingredients and good vibes

D/Lai’s mission is simple: create delicious handcrafted ice cream using our very own signature recipes to bring you the very best ice cream possible. I founded D/Lai in 2023, with hopes of sharing my love of ice cream with friends, family, the community and YOU!

Washington’s first book vending machine opens for business this Saturday in the Foggy Bottom food hall near the I Street entrance. The machine holds 23 titles from DC-based authors across genres, from picture books to poetry.

Brookland-based author Lauren Woods launched a campaign last fall to bring this book dispenser to life. Inspired by similar machines in European train stations, Woods thought the convenience and curation of a vending machine could inspire literacy and bring some attention to DC writers. “Most people wouldn’t start a bookstore with just local authors because they think that will never be profitable,” says Woods. “So this is my chance to test that on a really small scale.”