Now the building is faced with metallic formstone. A rather dramatic and unfortunate renovation of that neighboring space took place in 2004. It looks like the restaurant once spread over to the space next door. Hopefully someday it will revert back to a French bistro. Not that having Five Guys is remotely better, though. GM would like to say he misses the old place, but frankly he thought the service and the fare did not live up to the atmosphere. to the Soviet embassy in order to un-defect. Most famously it was the location where in 1985 Soviet defector Vitaly Yurcenko escaped from his CIA handlers by sneaking out the bathroom window and running up Wisconsin Ave. Georgetown’s Au Pied du Cochon was not without its sordid history. Several other Au Pied du Cochons exist throughout the globe, including a rather well regarded one in Quebec.
The Georgetown location was probably named after the famous Paris brasserie of the same name, which has been open since 1947. Many unusual, beautiful and exotic species including orchids.This week on Not So Long Ago, GM stops by an old favorite for a lot of Georgetowners: the late Au Pied du Cochon.Īu Pied du Cochon means “With a Pig’s Foot”. United States Botanic Garden Just south and west of the US Capitol A wonderful indoor botanic garden housed in an Art Deco glass greenhouse just footsteps away from the Capitol. You can view Thomas Jefferson’s collection which started the world’s largest library. The reading room is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world. Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue SE One of the most overlooked gems in the city. Hirschhorn Museum 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW Wonderful modern art museum and sculpture garden. Nice place to stop after a Georgetown spending spree. Drum circles on Sunday afternoons.Įxorcist Steps On M Street just north of Georgetown right next to the Exxon Gas station Steps from the 70’s classic. Meridian Hill Park Between 15 & 16 NW and Florida and Euclid Beautiful European style park with statues and fountatins. Local Restaurants Annies Paramount Steak House (American Comfort Food & Late Night Fare) 1609 17th Street NW (202) 232-0395 Floriana (Italian Bistro, Voted Best Place to Take a Date) 1602 17th Street NW (202) 667-5937 Dupont Italian Kitchen (Italian American Style) 1637 17th Street NW (202) 328-3222 Level One (American Casual Chic- Great Weekend Brunch) 1639 R Street NW (202) 745-0025 Komi (Prix Fixe, Multi Course- Considered best in the city) 1509 17th Street NW (202) 332-9200 Logan Tavern (American Neighborhood, Lively atmosphere) 1423 P Street NW (202) 332-3710Ĭobalt (Martini Bar and Dancing) 1639 R Street (202) 232-4416 JRS (Neigborhood, Lively,Afterwork, Showtune, Retro and Trivia Nights) 1519 17th Street NW (202) 328-0090 Green Lantern (Neighborhood, Regular Crowd, Quiet 1335 Green CT NW (202) 347-4533 DC Eagle (Friendly Leather Bar, No Sandals) 639 New York Avenue NW (202) 347-6025 Nellies Sports Bar (Busy Sportsbar, Serves Food, Rooftop Deck) 900 U Street (202 332-6355 Town (Large Multi Level Dance Club, Open Friday and Saturday very late) 20009 8th Street NW (202) 234-Town Omega DC (Video Neighborhood bar Theme nights) 2122 P Street NW (202) 223-4917 Phase 1 (Oldest Continually Operating Lesbian Bar in the Country) 525 8th Street SE (202) 544-6931 Gyms Results Downtown - 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW Capitol Hill - 315 G Street, SE (202) 234-5678 (Both Locations) Vida Fitness Metropole1517 15th Street, NW (202) 588-5559 Verizon Center 601 F Street, NW (202) 393-8432 U Street1612 U Street, NW (202) 939-2577 City Vista 445 K Street NW (202) 289-8432 CONCIERGE LGBT Recommendations
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