SURVIVAL GUIDE
FEELING THIRSTY?
WATERING HOLES
Brickskeller Dining
House & Saloon
1523 22nd St NW
(Dupont Circle)
Tel: (202) 293-1885
Beer fans alert! The
Guinness Book of World
Records has listed this
bar as having the largest
variety of beer in
the world! Need we say
more?
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St. NW
(downtown)
Tel: (202) 347-4800
This landmark bar sits
just steps from the
White House and downtown
museums, and has
served the political class
since 1856. Fans included
Presidents Grant,
Cleveland, Harding and
Theodore Roosevelt.
Roosevelt’s hunting
trophies adorn the walls
along with other political
memorabilia. It’s a
great place to stop for
a martini and enjoy its
oyster bar.
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22 | Flight Daily News | August 12 2009
Jefferson Memorial: among Washington’s many monuments
HISTORY
REVEALED
Washington is immersed in history and culture. If
you get a day free, head to the National Mall and
view D.C.’s historical monuments, or visit one of
the Smithsonian’s many galleries or museums
NATIONAL MALL AND
MONUMENTS
Metro: Smithsonian
The National Mall is the place to
get your voice heard. This 1.9
mile-long lawn is America’s public
space, where citizens come to
protest their government, and
many rallies take place to this
day. At one end is Capitol Hill
and at the other stands the Lincoln
Memorial where on these
steps on August 28 1963 Martin
Luther King delivered his “I have
a dream” speech.
In between is the reflecting
pool, and scattered around are
Washington’s great memorials.
The tallest building in the district
is the 555-foot obelisk dedicated
to George Washington. A
free elevator ride takes you to the
top, which offers an amazing
view. There is also the Jefferson
Memorial situated on man-made
inlet Tidal Basin’s south shore,
the Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Memorial, and monuments to
honor the Vietnam Veterans, Korean
War Veterans, and World
War II veterans.
This latter memorial surrounds
the circular Rainbow
Pool and has 56 stone pillars,
each bearing a bronze wreath,
representing the 56 US states and
territories, and 4,000 gold stars
mounted on the Freedom Wall
commemorate the sacrifice of
400,000 Americans who lost
their lives in the war. That’s a lot
to see, so save at least half a day
to take it all in. And if you can’t
escape the halls during the day,
at night it’s still a fabulous view,
as the memorials are floodlit.
The Smithsonian is the world’s
largest museum complex, with
more than a dozen renowned galleries,
museums and the National
Zoo, which you can travel around
easily – and even better news,
they’re all free. The Smithsonian
Institution Center is the oldest of
the Smithsonian Museums (open
8:30am–5:30pm) housed in an
historic castle. It’s a great place to
start your culture trail, as it gives
visitors useful information. Other
highlights in the Smithsonian are
the Smithsonian Arts and Industries
Building, Freer Gallery of
Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery,
National Museum of Natural
History and National Museum of
American History.
Billypix
RESTAURANT
GUIDE
Prime Rib
2020 K St. NW
Tel: (202) 466 8811
Metro: Foggy Bottom
This swanky art deco-style
restaurant serves some of
the region’s best beef, chops
and seafood. Tuxedoed waiters
serve you at grand tables
with high, leather chairs.
There’s a shining black bar
and live piano music. The
wine list is outstanding. As
the waiters are dressed to
the nines, you must be, too
(well, at least a suit).
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1801 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Tel: (202) 797 0033
Metro: Dupont Circle
A popular place for business
engagements, it is also
famous for steaks seared
to perfection. The a la carte
menu includes gulf shrimp in
creole rémoulade sauce and
crispy onion rings. The wine
and cocktail menu is decent,
too. Smart to casual dress.
Sam and Harry’s
1200 19th St NW
Tel: (202) 296-4333
A smart but low-key restaurant
with thick porterhouse
steaks and a tender New
York strip, served alongside
homemade mashed potatoes.
If you’re a seafood fan
you won’t be disappointed.
Fresh seafood is flown in
from various locations each
day. Bar food is also available
in case you just fancy
a snack and drink and enjoy
the relaxing atmosphere.
Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW
Tel: (202) 338 8800
Metro: Foggy Bottom
Traditional Italian restaurant
with freshly made pasta
dishes, a large variety of
seafood dishes, poultry and
steaks. There is also great
value fresh buffet. Smart to
casual dress.
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