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This bustling zone offers a French Riviera-inspired brunch on Fig & Olive’s terrace. At China Chilcano, diners marvel at the vibrant decor while indulging in contemporary Peruvian cuisine. When late-night cravings hit, Clyde’s satisfies with classic American fare.
Browse unique women’s apparel, plus stationery and gifts at Upstairs at 7th. After, stop by Teaism, which teems with tisanes, greens, oolongs and more. At Mia Gemma, find beautiful baubles from engagement rings to earrings.
Swirl and sip a glass of wine while nibbling locally sourced snacks at Free State. Try one (or a few) of Iron Horse’s 20-plus drafts. Make a reservation at trendy Barmini, where expert mixologists pour top-shelf cocktails.
Get your shuffleboard, darts or Skee-Ball game on at Rocket Bar. See a world-class play at Ford’s Theatre or tour the site where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. At Escape the Room, would-be sleuths follow clues to beat the clock and flee a locked room.
Mia Gemma 933 F St. NW, 202.393.4367, www. miagemma.com Teaism 400 8th St. NW, 202.638.6010, www.teaism. com/restaurant-details-40.html Upstairs on 7th 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter at 12th & E), 301.351.8308, www. upstairson7th.com
Barmini 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451, www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/barmini Free State 501B G St. NW, 202.601.7216, www. freestatebar.com
China Chilcano 418 7th St. NW, 202.783.0941, www. chinachilcano.com Clyde’s 707 7th St. NW, 202.349.3700, www.clydes. com/gallery-place Fig & Olive 934 Palmer Alley NW, 202.559.5004, www. figandolive.com
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Iron Horse Tap Room 507 7th St. NW, 202.347.7665, www.ironhorsedc.com
Escape the Room DC 409 7th St. NW, 202.888.0802, escapetheroom.com/dc Ford’s Theatre 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833, www.fords.org Rocket Bar 714 7th St. NW, 202.628.7665, www. rocketbardc.com
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