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FORD'S THEATRE

511 10th Street NW  -  Penn Quarter
WEBSITE       WIKI
OPENED IN 1833. This historic Theatre was the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The theatre is still in use, and the building houses a museum. Across the street is The Peterson House, also a museum, where Lincoln died after deign carried to safety. 

FLORIDA AVENUE GRILL

1100 Florida Avenue NW  -  Shaw
WEBSITE     YELP
OPENED IN 1944. This greasy spoon war horse, a long-time Washingtonian favorite, boasts that they are the oldest soul food restaurant in the world. The small diner was prominently featured in the movie DC Cab, starring Mr. T.

BEN'S CHILI BOWL

1213 U Street NW  -  Shaw
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OPENED IN 1958. This hotdog half-smoke and milkshake hotspot has a history of being frequented by celebrities. Located next to the historic Lincoln Theatre on U Street, formally known as "Black Broadway". This neighborhood institution survived the riots of 1968. In 2008. Ben's Chili Bowl opened a second location at the newly built Nationals Park. 

WATERGATE COMPLEX

2700 Virginia Avenue NW  -  near Foggybottom, GWU
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The infamous Watergate Scandal of 1972 was a result of the events that happened at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters, housed in this iconic complex on the Potomac River. Watergate is next to The Kennedy Center, and it can be easily visited by foot from the Georgetown Waterfront.

THE EXORCIST STEPS

corner of Prospect St. NW & 36th St. NW
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The Exorcist: 1973 film starring Linda Blair.  The Exorcist was the first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture - in it's day it was the highest-grossing film of all time. The movie is largely based in Georgetown, and long concrete staircase memorably seen in the movie are known as "The Exorcist Stairs".  The bottom of the stairs can also be viewed from M Street in Georgetown, across from the Key Bridge. View the movie scene HERE. (Warning: Graphic)

THE WASHINGTON HILTON

1919 Connecticut Avenue NW  -  Dupont Circle
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March 30, 1981. The attempted assignation of Ronald Reagan, and the shooting of James Brady. The hotel is also the site of many DC events and gala's frequented by The President and others. The hotel's grand ballroom hosts the annual White House Correspondents Dinner - the city's biggest star-studded event.

THE TOMBS
bar from  St Elmo's Fire - 1985

1226 36th Street NW  -  Georgetown
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The classic 1985 coming of age movie revolves around this Georgetown bar. In recent years it is known as The Tombs, and it is run by Clyde's restaurant group.

CAKELOVE

U Street NW  -  Shaw
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Warren Brown was host of Sugar Rush. Lawyer turned baker Warren Brown opened Cakelove's original U Street location in 2002. The local baked goods guru was a driving force in the cupcake revolution. In 2006, Brown hosted Sugar Rush, a TV show featured on the young Food Network. He has also written four cookbooks.


GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE

6 locations
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Georgetown Cupcake on TLC - Two young sisters opened this cupcake bakery in Georgetown in February 2008. In 2010, the sister's growing business was the subject of a popular TLC reality series Georgetown Cupcake. They have since expanded to six locations, including New York, Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.


GOOD STUFF EATERY

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE  -  Capital Hill
and 7 other locations
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Top Chef star.  Spike Mendelsohn was featured on season four of Top Chef in 2009. The flagship Capitol Hill location is surrounded by DC landmarks.

GRAFFIATO

707 6th Street NW  -  Gallery Place
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Top Chef star. Mike Isabella was featured on season 6 and 8 of TV's Top Chef. Also check out sister restaurant/sandwich shop on 14th Street NW, near U Street 
- G BY MIKE ISABELLA - WEBSITE

BANDOLERO

3241 M Street NW  -  Georgetown
WEBSITE       FACEBOOK     OPEN TABLE       WIKI
Top Chef star.  Mike Isabella was featured on season 6 and 8 of TV's Top Chef.

STICKY FINGERS 

1370 Park Road NW  -  Columbia Heights
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2 time winner on Cupcake Wars  - This Washington DC vegan bakery first won on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, and than first then on a Cupcake Wars allstars special. The vegan cafe serves vegan meals and baked goods.

PIRATZ TAVERN

8402 Georgia Avenue  -  Silver Spring, Maryland
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featured on Bar Rescue.  This inspired Silver Spring anti-authory establishment was famously featured on the premiere of the second season of Bar Rescue. After the who's host unveiled the bar as "The Corporate Bar", the band of misfits took the ship back and burned the reality show's makeover.

THE W HOTEL

1515 15th Street NW  -  by The White House
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Chris Brown photo bomb incident.  
The W Hotel, formerly The Hotel Washington, has always been known for it's prized location - the rooftop bar is the best happy hour in town. The hotel and it's bar have also been a top spot to find celebreries hamming it up with their fans. Photo bomb at your own risk.

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