Every year the Washington City Paper publishes its “Best Of” list, sharing the results of their Readers’ Poll and staff picks. And every year, more and more of the Hill is proudly represented. I was particularly pleased to see how many of the staff picks included some of our neighborhood gems this year. Congrats to all of our neighborhood winners!
Be sure to read the descriptions included for each staff pick on the Washington City Paper’s website for a bit more insight into why they chose what they did. Some of the write ups are sure to put a smile on your face (and some of their categories will definitely make you laugh). And the list of Hill picks are:
Readers’ Poll Picks:
Food Truck: Red Hook Lobster Truck
Pie: Dangerously Delicious Pies
Mussels: Granville Moore’s
Salad: Sweetgreen
Theater Company: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Farmers Market: Eastern Market
Karaoke: Kostume Karaoke at Little Miss Whiskey’s
Liquor Store: Schneider’s of Capitol Hill
New Retail Store: Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
Doggie Daycare: Dog-ma
Pet Services: Spot On Training
Pet Shop: Chateau-Animaux
Place to Buy Wine: Schneider’s of Capitol Hill
Outdoor Patio: Biergarten Haus
Up and Coming Neighborhood: H Street Corridor
Photography Services: Eikon Photography
Designed Residential Development: Capitol Quarter
Best Burger-Joint Milkshakes: Good Stuff Eatery (and Elevation Burger and BGR)
Best Childhood Favorite Turned Modern Day Comfort Food: Pop Tarts at Ted’s Bulletin
Best Core Workout: Trapeze School New York
Best Food Adventure: Capital City Market
Best Neighborhood Phoenix: The Argonaut
Best New Public Space: Yards Park
Best Non-Breakfast Pancakes: Savory Shrimp Pancakes at Ba Bay
Best Pizza: Seventh Hill
Best Tweeting D.C. Politician: Tommy Wells (@TommyWells)
Best Used Bookstore: Capitol Hill Books
Don’t forget Zest Bistro got runner up for best American Restaurant!
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc/poll/foodanddrink/2011/best-american-restaurant