The Omni Shoreham is near many great restaurants, all within a walk or a short cab ride. Our suggestions....

Tryst
2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-232-5500
www.trystdc.com


Tryst is our favorite coffee house/bar/lounge in Adams Morgan.

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
2434 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-4100

If you are more adventurous, try this great Ethiopian restaurant.

Palena Restaurant (Bar Section)
3529 Connecticut Ave. NW (Porter St.)
Washington, DC 20008
202-537-9250

We suggesting trying the food and drink at Palena Bar, where the prices are very reasonable, and the food is world class. Our favorites are the burger and the roast chicken.

Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd., NW
Washington, DC
202-328-9114

The dining room opens at 6:30, but people line up at least 30 minutes before this small Italian restaurant opens at 6:30 for dinner. The restaurant does not accept reservations, and even though you may have to wait, the food is inexpensive and fantastic.

Tono Sushi
2605 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, 20008
202-332-7300

For you sushi lovers, the best near the Omni Shoreham.

Lebanese Taverna
2641 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC, 20008
202-265-8681
www.lebanesetaverna.com

In our opinion, the best Lebanese food in town. Always a very busy place.

Left Bank
2424 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-464-2100

A very stylish place in Adams Morgan, and one of our favorite places for drinks.

Places to eat near the Hyatt Regency Bethesda

Cafe Deluxe
4910 Elm St.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-3131
www.cafedeluxe.com


This restaurant serves up casual comfort food. A favorite place for us to hang out when we are in Bethesda.
Thyme Square
4735 Bethesda Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-9077

This is our favorite casual organic food restaurant in Bethesda.
Tako Grill
7756 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD
301-652-7030

This is a great place for drinks, sushi, or Pan-Asian fare.
Rock Creek Restaurant
4917 Elm St.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-907-7625
www.rockcreekrestaurant.com


A really good health food, organic restaurant? It's here in Bethesda.
Raku
7240 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-718-8680

A little bit of everything when it comes to Asian fare in this stylish Bethesda bistro. Sushi, Pan-Asian fare, are very good. Raku also has a location in Dupont Circle.

Food for DC near the church

Neisha
4445 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-966-7088

Neisha is right across the street from the St. Anns Catholic church, and the food is first rate for Thai cuisine.
Cafe Ole
4000 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-244-1330

Cafe Ole can only be described as a restaurant that serves a variety of food, including Mediterranian, French, Greek, Southern Italian, Jewish, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Spanish, Tapas and Turkish fare. It is not hip and trenday, but the food and prices are great.

1st: 02Jan06
mod: 13Jun06