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Rosewood Washington, D.C., Georgetown is one of DC.

1. Rosewood Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8.3
1050 31st St NW (C&O Canal), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 9 tips and reviews

2. Baked & Wired

9.0
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 462 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: For dessert, their cupcakes are an absolute must.

3. Blue Duck Tavern

8.6
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: For a hearty breakfast, head to the tavern and feast on short-rib hash and pecan sticky buns.

4. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A clubby speakeasy serving classic cocktails. Order one (or two or three) of the old-fashioned fizzes or sours, plus olives or another light bite from the snack menu.

5. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A haute Dupont Circle spot that takes Greece as a starting point (slow-roasted baby goat with pita and tzatziki; foie gras and Wagyu-beef-tongue gyro).

District Commons is one of DC.

6. District Commons

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 99 tips and reviews
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

7. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.2
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A 60-plus-year-old institution known for its no-frills grub. Our favorite: the Chili Half Smoke, a pork-and-beef smoked sausage on a steamed bun with mustard, onions, and Ben’s signature chili sauce.