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Student Favorites		Z-Burger Guapo’s Osman & Joe's Steak ‘n Eggs Kitchen Pizza Movers Wingo's
24-Hour Dining		Mayflower Chinese Osman & Joe's Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen Wingo’s
Best Asian		Mayflower Chinese Satay Club Spring Garden Restaurant
Best Breakfast		IHOP Osman & Joe's Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen
Best Coffee		Starbucks
Best Dessert		The Cheesecake Factory
Best Healthy		Afterwords Café Equinox Restaurant Robeks Fruit Smoothies Whole Foods Market
Best Late-Night		Osman & Joe's Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen
Best Mexican		Guapo's
Best Pizza		Angelico Pizzeria Manny & Olga’s Pizza Pizza Movers
Best Wings		Pizza Movers Wingo’s
Best Place to Take a Date		Angelico Pizzeria
Best Place to Take Your Parents		Buca di Beppo Neisha Thai Restaurant
Other Places to Check Out		2Amys Pizza Cactus Cantina Café Olé The Capital Grille Chef Geoff's Chipotle Crepeaway Davenport Coffee DC Noodles Dunkin' Donuts Five Guys Burgers & Fries Hawk 'n' Dove Hello Cupcake Heritage India Jaleo Julia's Empanadas Maggiano's Little Italy Mandu McCormick & Schmick's Seafood McDonald's Murasaki Restaurant Old Ebbitt Grill P.F. Chang's China Bistro Pizza Boli's Potomac Pizza Ravi Kabob House Ruby Tuesday Subway Sweetgreen Thai Chef Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café Wagshal's Delicatessen

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No matter what type of cuisine you are craving, D.C. is the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds. It seems that every country in the world not only has an embassy in D.C., but also a restaurant. The more adventurous your tastes run, the more fun you’ll have exploring cuisine in the city. There is every type of food imaginable, and restaurants range from fine dining experiences to fast food.

Fortunately, for students with thin wallets, there are cheap diners and eateries that surround campus. In nearby Tenleytown alone, there are restaurant spots that serve Mexican, French, Japanese, Thai, and classic American food. Students stress the importance of going beyond the comforts of fast food and late-night pizza and experiencing the endless international flavors the city offers.

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mddc1990

'12

Finance

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Tons of Places

There are endless places to eat around the city. All different types at all different price levels.

Jan 24, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at American University

Nona93

'15

International Studies

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Sick of TDR?

If you're willing to walk down to the nearest shuttle stop you'll find that TDR and the Tavern aren't your only option. Tenleytown has a lot of good, cheep dining options. Z-Burger, Popeye's, Panera, Chipotle, Starbucks, etc. There are pizza and chicken places galore. For someone more interested in international food there's Neisha, a Thai restaurant right across the street from the metro stop.

As a freshman with the required meal plan most of these option are more expensive then just swiping in at TDR, The Tavern, or Salsa. However, as any upperclassman or grad student will tell you, once you no longer have to buy into the exceedingly expensive meal plan blocks you realize that TDR is $11 a meal and the Tavern can get pretty pricey as well. So in such cases it might be a better option to hope on the shuttle.

Nov 18, 2011

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meagcuddy

'15

Environmental Studies

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DC Dining Is Amazing

Check out all of the options in Tenleytown - Z Burger is a campus favorite, as is Chipotle, the new Panera Bread, Whole Foods, and Dominoes. A quick metro ride away are options in Friendship Heights or Dupont Circle. A great mix up chain favorites that everyone knows and Washington, DC originals. Check out Crepe Amore in Georgetown...and our millions of cupcake places!

Nov 16, 2011

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Giant Food
5400 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD
(301) 652-1484
www.giantfood.com
Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–11 p.m.

Safeway
1855 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 333-3223
www.safeway.com
Daily 24 hours

Trader Joe's
10741 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD
(301) 681-1675
www.traderjoes.com
Daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.

Whole Foods Market
1440 P St. NW
(202) 332-4300
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Daily 8 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

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Afterwords Café
Food: Salads, sandwiches
1517 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 387-1400
www.kramers.com
Price: $4–$15
Cool Features: Attached to Kramerbooks, a popular independent bookstore in Dupont Circle. Open late!

American City Diner
Food: Typical diner food
5532 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 244-1949
www.americancitydiner.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Retro ‘50s atmosphere, special dining room where old movies are screened on an 8-by-8 screen.

Angelico Pizzeria
Food: Pizza, salads, sandwiches
4529 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 243-3030
www.angelicopizzeria.com
Price: $3–$10

Armand's Pizza
Food: Chicago-style pizza
4231 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 363-5500
www.armandspizza.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Fast delivery

Buca di Beppo
Food: Italian
1825 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 232-8466
www.bucadibeppo.com
Price: $10–$20

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
5345 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 364-0500
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $10–$25

Equinox Restaurant
Food: Fine dining
818 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 331-8118
www.equinoxrestaurant.com
Price: $25–$50

Guapo's
Food: Mexican
4515 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 686-3588
www.guaposrestaurant.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Known for their margaritas and fajitas.

IHOP
Food: Breakfast
3100 14th St. NW
(202) 939-0500
www.ihop.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

Lebanese Taverna
Food: Lebanese/Middle Eastern
2641 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 265-8681
www.lebanesetaverna.com/restaurants/dc
Price: $12–$25
Cool Features: In fashionable Woodley Park

Manny & Olga’s Pizza
Food: Gyros, pizza, salads, subs, wings
1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 333-0088
www.mannyandolgas.com
Price: $6–$13

Mayflower Chinese
Food: Chinese
3066 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
(202) 299-9502
Price: $5–$10

Neisha Thai Restaurant
Food: Thai cuisine
4445 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 966-7088
www.neisha.net
Price: $6–$15

Old Ebbitt Grill
Food: American
675 15th St. NW
(202) 347-4800
www.ebbitt.com
Price: $15–$30
Cool Features: Best burgers in town

Osman & Joe's Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen
Food: Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads
4700 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 686-1201
www.osmanandjoes.com/menu.html
Price: $6–$20
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

Pizza Movers
Food: Calzones, pizza
1618 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 333-9199
www.pizzamoversonline.net
Price: $6–$20
Cool Features: You can order online.

Robeks Fruit Smoothies
Food: Salads, smoothies
4523 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 244-1784
www.robeks.com
Price: $5–$10

Satay Club
Food: Asian, sushi
4654 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 363-8888
www.asiansatayclub.com
Price: $7–$20

Spring Garden Restaurant
Food: Chinese
4916 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 363-1698
www.springgardencarryout.com
Price: $5–$10

Starbucks
Food: Coffee
3301 New Mexico Ave. NW
(202) 363-5100
www.starbucks.com
Price: $3–$8

Tastee Diner
Food: American
7731 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda
(301) 652-3970
www.tasteediner.com
Price: $8–$12
Cool Features: Breakfast served 24 hours a day.

Tono Sushi
Food: Japanese
2605 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 332-7300
www.tonosushi.com
Price: $12–$25
Cool Features: “Americanized” menu options. Lunch specials daily.

Wingo's
Food: Breakfast, sandwiches, wings
3207 O St. NW
(202) 338-2478
www.wingos.com
Price: $4–$10

Z Burger
Food: Burgers
4321 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 966-1999
www.zburger.com
Price: $3–$7
Cool Features: Shakes and malts that feature 75 flavors.

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