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Things to Do in D.C.Explore the World-Famous CuisineWashington D.C. is considered one of the most exciting restaurant towns in the country. Just footsteps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Penn Quarter section of downtown draws lively crowds to some of the city’s best restaurants, including two voted the best new restaurants of 2007 in the country by Esquire food critic John Mariani, Oyamel and Brasserie Beck. Enjoy Unique EntertainmentIf you’re in the mood for more than just a great meal, you’re in luck. When the sun goes down, D.C. has great entertainment options. The D.C. music scene is best experienced live, and there are plenty of top-notch venues to check out. The 9:30 Club packs in crowds nightly and earns its reputation as the best live-music venue in the country, according to Esquire Magazine. In Georgetown, Blues Alley has hosted its share of musical greats as the nation's oldest jazz supper club. For a distinctly D.C. live music experience, look for go-go, a fusion of African percussion with hints of Latin, jazz, funk, hip-hop and soul that got its start in the District. North of the Convention Center, the U Street/Shaw neighborhood was once known as “Black Broadway,” a popular touring stop for jazz legends like Miles Davis, Cab Calloway and D.C. native Duke Ellington, who was born on V Street. Today the neighborhood is a must-see for music history buffs and jazz fans who gather for live sets and jam sessions at Polly’s, HR-57, Bohemian Caverns and other venues. You can experience D.C.’s international side and travel through a global village of casual, affordable restaurants and lively bars in Adams Morgan, a neighborhood that’s synonymous with late-night entertainment. Marvel at the MonumentsCapitol Hill, the Washington Mall, famous monuments and some of the nation’s best museums are just a short metro ride away. Theater lovers will discover that there’s almost always something playing at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts, Arena Stage and downtown venues like the Shakespeare Theatre Company, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, the Warner Theatre and the National Theatre. If you’re a sports fan, check the calendar at the Verizon Center to see who’s playing. Or, watch the Washington Nationals take the field at the new Nationals Park in Southeast D.C. Group ticket rates are frequently available for theatre and sporting events. Here are just some of the restaurants within walking distance of the Convention Center: Acadiana Restaurant Austin Grille
Bistro d'OC
Breakwells Coffee & Tea Brasserie Beck
Butterfield 9
Cafe Atlantico
Cafe Cozy Corner Cafe Mozart
Cafe Phillips California Tortilla
Capital City Brewing Co.
Capital Q
Ceiba
Central Michel Richard
Chan's Mongolian Grill and Tokyo Sushi
Chef Geoff's
Chop't
Corduroy
Clyde's
District Chop House and Brewery
Eat First
Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
Elephant & Castle
ESPN Zone
Euro Market
Fado Irish Pub
Finn and Porter
Five Guys
Fogo De Chao
Georgia Brown's
Gerard's Place
Gordon Biersch
Greene Turtle
Haad Thai
Hard Rock Cafe
Harriett's
Indebleu
Jaleo
Kanlaya
Lawson's Grill
Legal Sea Foods
Les Halles
Luigino Ristorante
Marrakesh
Matchbox Restaurant
Mehak
New World Cafe
Occidental
Old Dominion Brew Pub
Old Ebbitt Grill
Oyamel
Potbelly
Rasika's
Rosa Mexicano
Ruby Tuesday's
Shelly's Back Room
Sushi AOI
Sushi Go Round & Tapas
Szechuan Gallery
Teaism
Tony Cheng's
Tosca
Vegetate
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