DINING POSSIBILITIES Near the Shrine Colonel Brooks' Tavern (202) 529-4002 The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere that is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members. The creative menu features a wide array of great selections, always made from the highest quality ingredients. Also, enjoy a full service bar and a district wine menu. 901 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017 Union Station Area (Take the Red Line to Union Station Metro Stop) $$ (202) 898-0051 Thunder Grill Incorporating towering, adobe-like wall fragments at the entry hall of Union Station, intricate mosaic surfaces of turquoise glass, and a menu reflecting the many cultures that have influenced the region; Thunder Grill is a visual and culinary celebration of the American Southwest. America $$ (202) 682-9555 The only 50-star restaurant in D.C.! With its sweeping views of Capitol Hill, there could hardly be a more perfect setting for this celebration of regional American cuisine than historic Union Station. Pizzeria Uno $$ (202) 842-0438 Serving more than just pizza, the new menu maintains its original intentions of classic Chicago style pizza, while adding some traditional American Favorite dishes. The Dubliner $$ (202) 737-3773 Their famous libations are accompanied by hearty Hibernian fare – from their world famous Fish‘n’Chips to their Irish Beef Stew. Everyday, Executive Chef Hugo Malone transforms fresh seafood, vegetables and select meats into wonderful daily specials. Capitol City Brewery $$ (202) 842-2991 Capitol City Brewery serves classic American food from fish & chips to Jambalaya. They also have an award winning collection of fresh and original beers brewed on site. Gallery Place/Chinatown Area (Take the Red Line to Gallery Place/Chinatown/Verizon Center Metro Stop) Legal Sea Food $$$ (202) 347-0007 Legal Sea Food serves a varied collection of fresh seafood from salmon to swordfish. Clyde’s $$ (202) 349-3700 Clyde’s serves upscale American saloon food with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Ella’s Pizza $$ (202) 638-3434 Ella’s features traditional, Neapolitan-style, thin crust pizza baked in a blistering-hot wood-fired pizza oven. The result is a lightly crisp, nicely chewy crust with a hint of smoke, which allows the full flavor of the quality toppings to emerge! Tony Cheng’s $$ (202) 371-8669 Serving seafood and traditional Chinese food, guests have the option of the Mongolian Barbeque to create their own bowl from a buffet, hand it to the chef, and watch them cook it on a large circle grill. Fuddruckers $ (202) 628-3380 This restaurant offers burgers from regular beef to more exotic ones such as bison. They also serve classic steak house platters. Matchbox $ (202) 289-4441 Wood fired in a stone masonry oven; the focus of Matchbox is pizza. However, they do offer typical bistro dishes. La Tasca $$$ (202) 347-9190 Similar to Jaleo, La Tasca is a Taps restaurant that serves traditional Spanish dishes. Guests order multiple appetizer-like portions to create their own dinner. Old Ebbitt Grill $$$ (Near the White House) (202) 347-4800 The Ebbitt serves upscale American saloon food with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients and The Oyster Bar at Old Ebbitt is D.C.’s most famous. Downtown Silver Spring Area (Take the Red Line to Silver Spring Metro stop.) Potbelly Sandwich Works $ (301) 562-9696 Enjoy a neighborhood sandwich joint with a fun-filled atmosphere that includes live music. 911 Ellsworth Drive. Austin Grill $$ (240) 247-8969 Austin Grill is able to uniquely combine Mexican tradition with a little Texas cowboy and a touch of big-city flare. With 25 salsas, fresh ingredients and more than a dozen chili peppers, you’ll have some food that is both comfortably familiar and authentic at the same time. 919 Ellsworth Drive. $$ (301) 585-1700 Eggspectations It’s an all day EGGsperience, serving quality foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 923 Ellsworth Drive. Lebanese Taverna $$ (301) 588-1192 This family-style Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant is a “home away from home,” even though the food and ambiance are from across the globe. That is because the food is made fresh, and each Chef has his or her own “touch” that keeps you coming back for more. 933 Ellsworth Drive. Macaroni Grill $$ (301) 562-2806 An enjoyable Italian dining experience bringing Italy to Silver Spring! 931 Ellsworth Drive. (301) 589-1330 Redrock Canyon $$$ Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood, as well as wood grilled steaks and chops. Fresh salads and iron skillet cornbread complement the meals well. 928 Ellsworth Drive.