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Largest Jewish community is in Silver Spring, which is a suburb of Washington. For tourists, best place to stay is in downtown Silver Spring, which has a metro stop and a nearby  shul in Woodside Park within walking distance.

The shul website also has alot of helpful tourist information

Things to do
Washington Monument

Kosher Restaurants
Charbar
Oh Mama Grill
GW Hillel
Krispy Kreme (Donuts only) (Cholov Stam)
[CharBar at Nationals Park (Center Field)]


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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #520 on: August 31, 2016, 03:18:52 PM »
Anyone ever tried char bar?
After the memorials, I ubered it to DC Char Bar (formerly Eli’s) and picked up dinner. I got “The New Yorker” which is Corned Beef and First-Cut Pastrami with Russian dressing and Coleslaw on Grilled Rye, with fresh chips on the side. The sandwich was pretty good but the fresh chips were awesome. I’ll be back there Monday night for a burger.
I ubered it (after a disaster where the driver couldn’t/wouldn’t find me) back to DC Char Bar for dinner with a friend. I got a Western Burger which has Grilled Pastrami, Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions. It was delicious.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #521 on: August 31, 2016, 03:23:20 PM »
After the memorials, I ubered it to DC Char Bar (formerly Eli’s) and picked up dinner. I got “The New Yorker” which is Corned Beef and First-Cut Pastrami with Russian dressing and Coleslaw on Grilled Rye, with fresh chips on the side. The sandwich was pretty good but the fresh chips were awesome. I’ll be back there Monday night for a burger.
Missed this one  :P

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #522 on: August 31, 2016, 04:25:25 PM »
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Yes. I've tried it. I had a regular burger nothing fancy. Don't judge by my meal though. Lol. I was in a rush to get back to Baltimore.

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #523 on: August 31, 2016, 04:49:34 PM »
http://www.charbardc.com/ -
Address: 2142 L St NW. Washington, DC 20037

At the intersection of L Street
22nd Street & New Hampshire Avenue

Telephone: 202-785-4314

Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
 
Then near DC is:
Silver Spring Restaurants: www.bypizza.co

And in Rockville  :
Moti's Grill Israeli Style in Randolph Hills Shopping Center, 4860 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852.
Royal Dragon  Randolph Hills Shopping Center, 4832 Boiling Brook Pkwy, North Bethesda, MD 20852

from Moti's grill website today: Moti's Grill is now closed for remodeling. In late August, it will emerge as Al Ha'esh, an entirely new dining experience.

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #524 on: September 01, 2016, 10:16:07 AM »
Anyone ever tried char bar?
Went twice in April, was excellent! Would highly recommend.

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #525 on: October 05, 2016, 04:13:52 PM »
I will be visiting DC in December and would like to take my daughter to the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History. I understand that the museum, just recently opened, is packed with visitors. They had "timed entry" tickets available but are now all scooped up.  I can go queue up at 9:15 and hope for same day timed-entry tickets, but I would, of course, love to avoid that uncertainty and avoid waiting in any lines whatsoever.  Any suggestions? I looked on StubHub to buy tickets but didn't see them listed.

Thanks.

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #526 on: October 08, 2016, 08:49:26 PM »
what are my spg options in washington dc that would work for chol hamoed?

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #527 on: October 08, 2016, 09:19:54 PM »
Admission  for 4 to the Spy Museum = $45 with promo code 'Off'. Regular price per person is $21.95.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #528 on: October 13, 2016, 04:04:12 PM »
If i'm going for one day what are the best attractions to consider
also does it pay to fly from nyc

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #529 on: October 13, 2016, 04:05:45 PM »
If i'm going for one day what are the best attractions to consider
also does it pay to fly from nyc
The smithsonians, newseum, national mall. What do you mean is it worth flying?
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #530 on: October 13, 2016, 04:08:29 PM »
considering prices of airfare and car which one is better choice

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #531 on: October 13, 2016, 04:09:40 PM »
considering prices of airfare and car which one is better choice
I see, do you own a car? If you do, it would be much easier and cheaper to just drive in.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #532 on: October 13, 2016, 04:12:21 PM »
The smithsonians, newseum, national mall.
anything except museums anything exiting

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Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #533 on: October 13, 2016, 04:17:54 PM »
anything except museums anything exiting
Is this with kids?
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #534 on: October 13, 2016, 04:43:36 PM »

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #536 on: October 13, 2016, 07:57:25 PM »
anything except museums anything exiting
DC isn't exactly a ski resort....it's a museum place. Interesting ones ( Spy, newsium , air and space) cultural ( African American, Indian, ) museums ( the Smithsonian, natural history)

Government and I can go on...

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #537 on: October 13, 2016, 08:37:56 PM »
I estimate rt driving from queens to silver spring about $80  in gas and tolls in a sedan with today's gas prices... you can beat that in theory flying if it's one person..but fill up the car and it's more economical to drive.

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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #538 on: October 13, 2016, 10:09:42 PM »
I estimate rt driving from queens to silver spring about $80  in gas and tolls in a sedan with today's gas prices... you can beat that in theory flying if it's one person..but fill up the car and it's more economical to drive.
Plus about $120 in depreciation and maintenance to the car for the 500 miles.
Eta: more like $90 - $100.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #539 on: October 14, 2016, 01:55:19 PM »
Is there minyanim in dc