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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