Drink·Eat·Walk — Washington DC Food Tours

Drink•Eat•Walk “Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour” → Mon 1-Jun-26

Route

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Stops

Hank’s Oyster Bar
- 1624 Q St NW STE 100, Washington, DC 20009
- Fried Oyster Slider
- French Fries w/ Old Bay Seasoning
- Bourbon Rickey (Bourbon, Lime juice, Soda water)
- Mango/Passionfruit & Ginger Sparkler (Mango/Passionfruit, Lime, Polynesian NA bitters, Q Mixers Ginger Beer)
El Tamarindo
- 1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Revuelta (Pork & Cheese) Pupusa
- Curtido (Pickled cabbage slaw)
- Salsa Roja
- Anamoros Cocktail (Cihuatán Indigo Rum, Marañón, Pineapple, Vanilla, Lime)
- Horchata
- Tamarindo Spritzer (Tamarindo, Lime, Agave, Soda, Chamoy Candy)
Elfegne
- 2420 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Doro Wat (Spicy, boneless chicken stew simmered in a hearty chili pepper sauce, spiced butter w/ hard-boiled egg)
- Gomen (Fresh, hand-chopped, cooked collard greens w/ onions & garlic)
- Tikel Gomen (Cabbage, carrots, & potato stew with onion, garlic, ginger)
- Injera
- Mama’s Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine)
- Birz (Traditional Ethiopian Non-alcoholic fusion of fermented honey and fresh pineapple)
Henry’s Soul Cafe
- 1704 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Sweet Potato Pie
Rooftop Cityview
- Orange Crush cocktail
- Anxo Cidre Blanc Cider
- DC Brau IPA & Hazy IPA

Stories

Meetup
- Why I built Drink•Eat•Walk
- Dupont Circle Neighborhood history
Hank’s Oyster Bar
- Why DC is located where it is
- Importance of oysters to DC
- Hank’s history
- Suggested reading
  - George Washington’s Washington
  - The Grand Idea: George Washington’s Potomac and the Race to the West
The Cairo
- DC’s building height restrictions
- Impact of height restrictions on DC
- Pictures shown → https://photos.app.goo.gl/rp2tS5F82YHVeJNVA
Gay DC
- History of the community in DC
- Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse history
- Suggested reading → Secret City
Embassies
- Impact of Embassies & their people on DC
- Dupont Circle neighborhood history
Alleys
- The history of DC’s alleys
- A walk down one
- Suggested reading → Hidden Alleyways of Washington, DC: A History
El Tamarindo
- History of Salvadorans in DC
- El Tamarindo & Reyes family history
- Salvadoran cuisine
- Suggested reading → Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens on the Side
DC Map
- Why DC is shaped like it is
- Areas DC has included over time
- Origin of DC name
- Washington vs. DC
- Pictures shown → https://photos.app.goo.gl/rp2tS5F82YHVeJNVA
- Suggested reading → Creating the Federal City, 1774-1800: Potomac Fever
Adams Morgan
- History of the neighborhood
- Origin of the name
Elfegne
- History of Ethiopians in DC
- Elfegne history
- Ethiopian cuisine
- Suggested reading → Urban Odyssey: Multicultural History of Washington, DC
Black Broadway
- History of Black community & culture on U street
- History of Black people in DC
- Hank’s Soul Cafe history
- Suggested reading
  - Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital
  - Between Freedom and Equality: The History of an African American Family in Washington, DC
Rooftop Cityview
- DC as a refuge for immigrants of all types

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Pics From Our Tour

A sidewalk sign outside Hank's Oyster Bar advertising happy hour and brunch/dinner specials, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

Exterior view of Hank's restaurant and oyster bar, featuring a bright blue sky and trees in the foreground.

A young woman and a middle-aged woman smiling at a restaurant table with burgers, fries, and drinks, in a bright, casual setting.

Two women smiling at a table in a restaurant, with drinks and plates of food in front of them. The table has a small burger, fries, and several glasses of beverages.

Two women enjoying burgers at a restaurant table, with one about to take a bite and the other holding her burger. There are plates, drinks, and a plate of fries with ketchup on the table.

Two women seated at a wooden table in a restaurant, enjoying burgers and fries, with colorful decor in the background.

Exterior view of a colorful restaurant called 'El Tamarindo', showcasing a vibrant entrance with large windows, an open sign, and decorative elements including rainbow colors, hats, and menu boards.

Two women sitting at a table in a restaurant, enjoying a meal. One woman has curly hair and glasses, while the other has long curly hair. Plates of food and drinks are on the table, with framed black-and-white photographs on the wall behind them.

Two people eating at a restaurant table, with plates of food and drinks. The setting features wall decor with black and white photographs and a lantern light.

Two women dining at a table in a restaurant, enjoying their meals. One woman is seated on the left, wearing a white shirt and eating with a fork, while the other woman on the right is focused on her food. The table is set with dishes, drinks, and utensils. The restaurant features framed black and white photographs on the wall.

A framed poster featuring two pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish, with the word 'PUPUSAS' prominently displayed above and a decorative blue background with white floral patterns.

Illuminated sign for 'Elfegne' restaurant featuring the text 'Ethiopian Cuisine' and a graphic of a mountain.

Two women dining together at a table in a restaurant, sharing a traditional food platter, with drinks and water glasses in front of them.

Two women sharing a meal at a restaurant, with one woman reaching for food on a large platter that includes injera, various stews, and vegetables. Nearby, there are drinks and a dish of bread.

Two women enjoying a meal at a restaurant, smiling and sharing Ethiopian cuisine on a large platter.

A young woman and an older woman enjoying a meal together at a restaurant, sharing a plate of traditional food with various dishes, drinks on the table, and a cozy atmosphere.

Exterior view of Henry's Soul Cafe with a white brick facade and large windows displaying the restaurant's name and images. Located on a city street with a blue sky and buildings in the background.

Two women enjoying food outside Henry's Soul Café, with a sign featuring a historical figure in the background.

Two women smiling together on a rooftop at dusk, with city lights and monuments visible in the background.

Two women smiling together with a city skyline and a sunset in the background.

Three people posing for a selfie on a rooftop at night, with a city skyline illuminated in the background.

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