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Places to eat in Washington DC

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We had so much fun on our recent trip to Washington DC. Of course, we enjoyed our meals at some of the places we chose to eat lunch or dinner at. So, I thought I would share my five favorite restaurants in Washington DC from our recent spring break trip!

Pastis DC

Pastis DC is a French restaurant located in the Union Market district at 1323 4th St. NE. They have a lot of yummy choices on their menu, and the wine selection is really good. I really enjoyed my Beef Stroganoff, and my daughter enjoyed her pasta dish. It was fun to eat in a quaint setting which felt French! Even if our entree choices were more European than specifically French. Loved it!

Old Ebbitt Grill

Old Ebbitt Grill is an historical restaurant located near the White House. It attracts politicians, locals and tourists alike. We even saw secret service there! I have no clue who they were there for, but it was fun seeing them securing the area. It’s no wonder it has been popular since 1856, the food is delicious! I enjoyed their famous crab cake, and my daughter loved her pasta dish. I can’t wait to go back someday! Old Ebbitt Grill is located at 675 15th St NW. I recommend making reservations as it gets really busy.

Sushi Sato

We love sushi, so of course we had to find a place! Located in a lively historic neighborhood, Sushi Sato had happy hour selections and an all you can eat menu. We ordered off the regular menu and loved our meal. Sushi Sato is located at 1245 H St NE. I recommend taking an Uber, parking is really hard.

Ted’s Bulletin

My daughter found Ted’s Bulletin and I am so glad! It was delicious! Ted’s Bulletin looks like a local chain with a few locations in Washington DC. We ate at the NOMA location at 1005 First St NE. Our food was so good! I would definitely return to enjoy a meal again. The Key Lime Pie was excellent. YUM! There is a parking garage nearby, but I do recommend taking an Uber.

Union Market DC

Union Market DC is a lively marketplace where we enjoyed a couple meals. We had a mixture of ramen, dumpling, crepes and coffee on our various trips to the market. There is a parking lot next to it, as well as free street parking. There is also a club on the roof, but we did not check it out. I highly recommend stopping by, it’s a fun atmosphere and the food was yummy and reasonably priced. The Union Market DC is across from Gallaudet University and located at 1309 5th st NE.

Well, that’s it! These were our five favorite restaurants in Washington DC. Hopefully I can return soon and enjoy them again!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Barrel jeans at the beach

 in General Fashion  tagged outfits / restaurants / san francisco / spring 2026 by

wearing: pearl earrings / stripe knit top / spring nail polish / barrel jeans / city bag / black loafers /

Well, that was a heat wave! What better place to hide from ninety-degree weather in March than the Beach Chalet in San Francisco! I had to go to the city for a meeting anyway, so enjoying a peaceful lunch at the Beach Chalet was a no brainer.

The temperatures rose to the low eighties in the city, but I was still comfortable in jeans and a knit top since we went out to Ocean Beach after our meeting. It was the perfect outfit for a warm spring day in the city. Love!

At the Beach Chalet, they gave us a fabulous table next to the window where we could enjoy the view of the ocean. It was peaceful and relaxing. Something I need right now!

I enjoyed the Mahi Mahi, which might be my new favorite menu item. It was delicious! I also enjoyed their calamari, which we ate as an appetizer, of course!

If you are local to the Bay Area, or plan to visit, be sure to stop into Beach Chalet for a meal. It is a rare, beachside restaurant in the city packed with history, ambiance, and delicious food. One of my favorite places to eat!

What I wore with my barrel jeans:

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for spring coverage!

XOXO
Cathy

Union Market review

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wearing: gold earrings / stripe knit top / cross body bag / pink nail polish / gold bracelet / jeans / sneakers /

Union Market is a food hall located in Washington DC’s Union Market District just steps away from Gallaudet University at 1309 5th St NE. During our recent trip to Washington DC, we enjoyed two meals at Union Market as well as one a block away, considered part of the district.

The food hall itself is packed with delicious food choices. It’s a great place for grabbing to-go or eating with friends where everyone can choose something different yet sit at the same table. There are a few tables inside, but most of the seating is outside in a cute dining area with picnic tables and lighting. I only had my phone with me, not my camera, so I don’t have any night photos. Apologies for that.

On the day we drove to Washington DC from my daughter’s school, we enjoyed dinner at Union Market. We combined dumplings and crepes for our meal. They were yummy! The weather was mild, so we ate outside. It was an energetic vibe and there were also groups of friends going upstairs to the club. It was such a fun scene!

On another day, we stopped in for brunch. First, we grabbed coffee and then looked around at all the food choices. We decided ramen was perfect. It was! The ramen was very good, and although paired with coffee may seem odd, it was tasty anyway. I highly recommend visiting Union Market on your next trip to DC!

In addition to the food hall, there are several restaurants in the area which had a lively vibe and are popular. Next time we are in DC, we will definitely need to try them! There is free street parking as well as metered. There are also parking lots with the first three hours free; the perfect time for eating. Love that!

What I wore for ramen at the Union Market:

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more spring coverage!

XOXO

Cathy