Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.:: Capital Eats

by John DeFerrari

Book Overview

While today, foodies flock to the flavors of Logan Circle and the H Street corridor, Washington's first true restaurants opened around 1830.

Waves of immigrants introduced a global mix of ingredients to the capital's eager palates by opening eateries like the venerable China Doll Gourmet and Cleveland Park's Roma Restaurant. By the twentieth century, the array of dishes to tempt hungry residents was astounding. Diners could have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626191263
• ISBN13: 9781626191266
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.2"