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One Block: Exploring D.C.'s Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Iron Horse Tap Room (Courtesy Iron Horse Tap Room)
EAT
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.
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
Upstairs on 7th (Courtesy Upstairs on 7th)
SHOP
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, nd beautiful baubles from engagement rings to earrings.
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 (Courtesy Barmini)
DRINK
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.
Barmini 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451, www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/barmini Free State 501B G St. NW, 202.601.7216, www.freestatebar.com Iron Horse Tap Room 507 7th St. NW, 202.347.7665, www.ironhorsedc.com
Ford's Theatre (©Maxwell MacKenzie)
PLAY
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.
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
