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Friday, Oct 13, 2023 | 2 minute read | Updated at Friday, Oct 13, 2023

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D.C.’s Capital Craving: Politics and Pizza, Served Daily!

🥢🍔🌭🥧🥪🍕🌮🍣🥯🍜🥙 Washington D.C., the city rich in history and culture, is also a paradise for food enthusiasts! Here are some mind-blowing, offbeat food experiences you shouldn’t miss when you’re there:

1. Ben’s Chili Bowl 🌭🍟 - A D.C. institution since 1958! This iconic eatery serves up a mean half-smoke, a local favorite that’s part beef, part pork sausage smothered in chili and mustard. Don’t forget to visit the famous graffiti-covered wall for a selfie!

2. Tail Up Goat 🍕 - This cozy Logan Circle spot is known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, with unique toppings like goat cheese and honey or mushrooms and mozzarella. Delizioso!

3. Rasika 🥢 - Dive into modern Indian cuisine at this Michelin-starred restaurant. Try the Palak Chaat for a burst of flavors, or the Lobster Moilee, a creamy coconut curry that’s out of this world!

4. Shouk 🍣 - Need a quick lunch? This casual falafel joint serves up delicious, freshly-made sandwiches stuffed with golden, crispy falafels and topped with tangy pickles and sauces.

5. DC Empanadas 🌮 - Satisfy your street food cravings with these authentic Argentine empanadas filled with tasty meat or vegetarian fillings. The choripan (sausage sandwich) is another must-try!

6. Kapnos 🥧 - Greek cuisine gets a modern twist at this trendy restaurant. Don’t skip the Saganaki, flaming cheese drizzled with honey and served with warm pita bread. Opa!

7. Toki Underground 🍜 - This ramen bar takes noodle soup to new heights with creative broths, house-made noodles, and unique toppings like fried chicken skin or smoked beef tongue.

8. Founding Farmers 🥙 - Savor farm-fresh comfort food at this popular spot. From their famous Chicken & Waffles to the vegan Impossible Burger, there’s something for everyone!