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- DDebbieSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing food, service and value! 2:00 pm reservation and had a delicious meal including starter, entree and drinks! Definitely will return on my next visit to DC!More infoLupo Verde - 14th StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Circle•4.4
- NnealVIPBaltimore / Maryland •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent food, great ambiance, good service! Definitely coming back!More infoGypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle•4.6
- SSamVIPNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAnother wonderful meal at Brasca, every time my girlfriend and I decide to go here it is beyond incredible. Alexandra was great and our service was perfect all around. We will be back.More infoBrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor•4.7
- TThanaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on 13 Dec 2024This was my second time dining here (different location). I really enjoyed it and will be back very soon!More infoTed's Bulletin - 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Logan Circle•4.7
- MMedjinaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on 7 Dec 2024The server was very polite, brought me a cake. Fast service, and very calm atmosphere. Auesthetically pleasing, 10/10 !More infoMi Vida, 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Logan Circle•4.6
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Eclectic music, historic theaters and diverse food define Washington, D.C.’s historic U Street Corridor. In the first half of the 20th century, the area blossomed as an African-American community. Lillian Evans Tibbs, the first renowned African-American opera performer, hailed from a house on 1910 Vermont Avenue. Visitors can take in live jazz, blues, funk and other music in dining rooms and rooftop bars. Southern-style offerings include fried chicken; bourbon sauces over salmon, chicken and ribs; and collard greens. To testify to its culinary diversity, the corridor produces everything from chili-covered hot dogs to vegetarian and vegan dishes. Cuisine consisting of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Belgian and Ethiopian flavors help showcase the international flavor of U Street.
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The best reviewed restaurant in U Street Corridor is Jônt
The restaurants with the best service in U Street Corridor are Jônt, Bresca and Eatopia Eatery
The restaurants with the best ambiance in U Street Corridor are Jônt, Eatopia Eatery and Sports & Social DC
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