Another Side of D.C.
Eat
Ben’s Chili Bowl
Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and
Ella Fitzgerald frequented this Wash-
ington establishment. But the place
is known for its food—chili dogs, chili
burgers and cheese fries, among
other feel-good grub.
1213 U St. N.W.; 202-667-0909
Marvin
This artsy eatery is inspired by
R & B musician Marvin Gaye’s
years in Belgium. Choose among
Belgian and Southern American
eats while chilling to a soundtrack
of jazz, funk and soul.
2007 14th St. N.W.; 202-797-7171
Visit
African American Civil War
Memorial and Museum
Erected in 1999, the memorial and
museum commemorates African
Americans of the Civil War with a
Wall of Honor memorial, photo-
graphs and audiovisual equipment
that tells their story.
1925 Vermont Ave. N.W.;
202-667-2667
Shop
Home Rule
This kitsch kitchen and bath appli-
ance and accessories store has
everything imaginable, and stuff that
isn’t—like onion goggles and run-
away alarm clocks.
1807 14th St. N.W.; 202-797-5544
Sleep
Windsor Inn
A European-style hotel with small,
quaint rooms, in close proximity to
U Street and the Adams Morgan
neighborhood.
1842 16th St. N.W.; 202-667-0300
