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Meaty and Marvelous
Decadent rolls and juicy steaks star at the new Bourbon Steak.
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Filling a Tasty Void
Moroni and Brothers brings delicious pizza to a "food desert" in the District.
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Dozens of movie stars, athletes and entertainers are expected to arrive in Washington in the next week. They'll be at the balls and parties, of course, but if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of your favorite actors -- or maybe get an autograph -- while they're in town, here's where some have been spotted in the past.
Cafe Milano
"D.C.'s culinary equivalent of a red carpet," according to the Post's Reliable Source column, is the go-to spot for celebrities, whether that's Placido Domingo, the Clintons, George Clooney, Stevie Wonder, Isaiah Washington, or visiting heads of state.
Charlie Palmer Steak
This modern steakhouse prime location right across Constitution Avenue from the Capitol means you could run into Hillary Clinton or Dianne Feinstein.
Tattoo
The upscale biker bar-meets-VJ lounge has hosted numerous celebrities in its first year. Tiger Woods dropped by for a cocktail. Adam Levine of Maroon 5 slung drinks behind the bar. Even Bob Saget got a table when he was in town.
Morton's -- Georgetown
Tiger Woods, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers are among the celebs who've dined at steakhouse.
The Palm
Exactly what you'd expect from a D.C. steakhouse with portraits of celebrities on its walls -- lots of senators and lobbyists, lots of cable media types, and the occasional George Clooney sighting.
The Park at 14th
A swank, well-appointed nightclub and lounge caters to younger celebrities -- Usher, Will I. Am., Carmen Electra, Clinton Portis and members of the Washington Wizards and L.A. Lakers. Getting in can be tough if you're not dressed to the nines.
Zaytinya
Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal and Fox News' Megyn Kelly have been spotted at the tapas restaurant, which is hot with TV foodies, including Rachael Ray, Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali.
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Fall off the Resolution Wagon With Free Sweets
January 07, 2009
TangySweet, one of the brightest stars of the local sweet-tart yogurt scene, has opened a second location in Penn Quarter. Tomorrow, the shop will offer free small yogurts (one topping included) to every customer who stops by from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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- Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
- Red Velvet: The cupcake trend marches into Penn Quarter
- Bourbon Steak: Michael Mina brings a meaty menu to the Four Seasons.
- Posto: The owners of Tosca deliver informal Italian to Logan Circle
- Matchbox: The popular Penn Quarter hangout opens a new location in Barracks Row
- The Jockey Club: A Washington institution returns
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- Art and Soul: Southern flavors courtesy of Oprah's former chef, Art Smith
What's New
- Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
- Red Velvet: The cupcake trend marches into Penn Quarter
What's New: Restaurants
- Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
- Red Velvet: The cupcake trend marches into Penn Quarter
- Bourbon Steak: Michael Mina brings a meaty menu to the Four Seasons.
- Posto: The owners of Tosca deliver informal Italian to Logan Circle
- Matchbox: The popular Penn Quarter hangout opens a new location in Barracks Row
- The Jockey Club: A Washington institution returns
- PassionFish: Seafood finds a home in Reston Town Center
- Art and Soul: Southern flavors courtesy of Oprah's former chef, Art Smith
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