Welcome.

Presumably you and your family will want to eat while you are in town. Here are a few suggestions.

Pre-Race Pasta Loading

• Al Tiramasu. Lots of seafood, but the pasta is reputably good too.
• Sette Osteria. Marine Corps Marathon runner approved.
• Sette Bello. The executive chef’s Cafe Milano is supposedly better known for taking care of celebrities, but the service and energy at the Clarendon location works for me.

Post-Race Brunch

• Tonic. Casual for race goers, Washington Post approved.
• Luna Grill and Diner. Probably not suitable for large groups, but tasty egg dishes and low-key atmosphere.
• Tunnicliffs. Some service issues, but a good brunch in a casual atmosphere. Also Washington Post approved.

Burgers

• Palena. Legendary DC burger. Still getting food press after being on the menu for years.
• Ray’s Hell Burger. The best burger I have eaten in my life under $10. It was good enough for Pres. Obama, it should be good enough for all of us. (Possible crowd issues and zero ambience or privacy, though.
• Central DC. Lobster Burger. Ah-may-zing. Heard some menu items are not up to this caliber, but if you can get this and the kit kat bar, it doesn’t matter.
• Five Guys. Not even linking, because they are everywhere.

Bars and Clubs.

Bourbon. PX. Churchkey. Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar. Gibson. 18th Street Lounge. Something for every mood. But I admittedly don’t know from bottle service, and have more often attended divey happy hours. I can wholeheartedly endorse Spider Kellys, though: good and not divey.

Enjoy. Race well. It’s a good town; hope you have fun here.

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