Maketto Photo credit : Rey Lopez
Fare Well Pierogi Photo credit : April Greer
Khepra ’ s Raw Food Juice Bar
If you want to catch a gig , the down ‘ n ’ dirty Rock ‘ n ’ Roll Hotel ( 1353 H St NE ; 202.388.7625 ; rockandrollhoteldc . com ) is always hosting the next big thing .
Stop by the H Street Country Club ( 1335 H St NE ; ( 202 ) 399-4722 ; hstcountryclub . com ) for dinner , drinks or enjoy a game of indoor mini golf , shuffle board of Skeeball , or just take in the atmosphere , cold beer , cocktails and magaritas on the roof deck .
A cornerstone of the community , the Atlas Performing Arts Center ( 1333 H St NE ; 202.399.7993 ; atlasarts . org ) puts on events of all stripes — from musicians and spoken word artists to dance , theatre and performance productions .
VEGAN DINING
H Street NE has many dining options that have a variety of vegan choices . Vegan diners — or those who simply want to skip the animal products for a while — will rejoice at the bounty of options available .
Fare Well Bakery – Diner – Bar located at 406 H St . NE ; 202.367.9600 ; eatfarewell . com offers a variety of vegan options that appeal to everyone ’ s taste buds . Baker-owner Doron Petersan first wowed vegans and omnivores alike with Sticky Fingers Bakery in Columbia Heights . She also won the the Food Network ’ s Cupcake Wars All-Stars . Her second spot focuses on veggie-centric comfort food . Stop by for brunch and enjoy favorites like seitan and waffles , pancakes or French toast casserole . Other favorites for lunch or dinner include pierogi , seitan platter , mushroom scampi pasta , giant polenta fries with perky garlic aioli , whipped cauliflower dip rich with the flavors of Buffalo wings , and a spinach and kale melt enriched with cashew mozzarella . Don ’ t forget dessert — the glass-fronted cases at the modernist dinerette showcase treats aplenty , including decadent cookie dough cake and flakey croissants . You can also stop in during the late night happy hour ( Thursdays – Saturdays , 9pm – 1am ) for cocktails , beer and wine .
Khepra ’ s Raw Food Juice Bar is at 402 H St . NE ; 202-803-2063 , kheprarawbar . com . Nothing at this bohemian vegan eatery has been baked , fried or sautéed . Chef-owner Khepra Anu never subjects any ingredients to temperatures above 150 degrees Fahrenheit , because he believes that helps produce retain several healthpromoting enzymes . The formidable burger is forged out of hemp seeds , sprouts and almonds , while a crab cake features shreds of coconut dressed with creamy almond butter . Pair your meal with a juice , such as the tangy triptych made with jackfruit , soursop and lime juices .
Ethiopic is at 401 H St NE ; 202.675.2066 ; ethiopicrestaurant . com . The District is home to the largest Ethiopian population in the world outside of Ethiopia . At this charming corner café , you can enjoy a superlative sampling of the country ’ s vibrant fare , which includes plenty of vegan options . Timatim salad resonates on your palate thanks to lemon juice and jalapenos , key sir features well-seasoned beets and potatoes cooked until tender , and plump chickpea dumplings packing plenty of heat take center stage in the shimbra asa wot .
Micho ’ s Lebanese Grill at 500 H St . NE ; 202.450.4533 ; michosgrill . com offers fast and flavorful food , this Medi minded local fave gives diners the option of building a bowl or customizing a wrap . Vegans have two outstanding options as protein alternatives — crispy cauliflower or flash fried falafel . Plenty of sides are veg friendly , such as smoky baba ghanoush , garlicky hummus , and tabouli salad packed with parsley and a zesty zing courtesy of lemony vinaigrette .
DC ’ s famous Ben ’ s Chili Bowl opened a location at 1001 H St NE and is open all day from breakfast to late night . Try the legendary half-smokes , chili or enjoy a tasty veggie dog .
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