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by: Rachel Murphy

Danny Edward’s Famous Kansas City Barbecue
1227 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106-2406
816 283 0880

Danny Edward’s BBQ sits on the edge of the abyss. Just one block away from the downtown redevelopment, this tiny restaurant seats only 18 and is only open for lunch. But make the trek downtown anyway, because it’s worth it. Danny is the son of renowned barbeque master Jake Edwards and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. He dry rubs and then smokes the meat, making for an incredibly tender experience. The brisket sandwich is the one that he’s famous for, and rightfully so. There is no deep fryer, so instead of fries, try the gumbo as a side, it’s an unexpected treat.

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by: Magda Nakassis

BEN’S CHILI BOWL
www.benschilibowl.com
1213 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-667-0909
Stepping foot into Ben’s Chili Bowl is like walking into a 1950s time capsule: vinyl stools at a Formica counter, staff in red hats and aprons, Jackie Wilson on the jukebox. It’s hard to imagine Washington, DC without Ben’s; it is a true cultural and culinary institution. Ben’s started off as Black Broadway’s late-night hang out spot, where jazz musicians would come for tasty eats after the clubs closed. It survived the 1968 riots, and it survived the construction of the Green Line Metro Station, bringing gentrification and skyrocketing property value with it. But over the decades, Ben’s Chili Bowl still serves the same delicious half-smokes and thick milkshakes. In addition to being one of the few spots where all walks of DC life rub shoulders, it has also attracted a number of out-of-town (even celebrity) fans—Bill Cosby being the most vocal among them. Come be part of local history with a delicious order of chili cheese fries.

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by Magda Nakassis

AMMA VEGETARIAN KITCHEN
3291-A M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-6625

Bourgy Georgetown is the unlikely home of Amma Vegetarian, a second-story South Indian hole-in-the-wall with rock bottom prices and magnificent dosas. Amma is not the place to take a date—unless they are impressed by styrofoam plates and plastic cups. But this restaurant serves consistently delicious food that’s easy on the wallet. The dining room itself is tucked away towards the west end of M Street, and can be difficult to find initially as it’s on the second floor. The service can be unpleasant at times, extremely accommodating at others, and the décor is minimalist—which is to say, barebones. All that being said, the food is the #1 draw here, and the atmosphere is wonderful for those who appreciate character and need a break from the ostentation of Georgetown.