"Old Ebbitt Grill is one of DC’s most storied saloons, packed with old-school charm and still drawing crowds today, over 150 years after its opening in 1856. It’s moved around a bit over the years and the exact original location is a mystery, but what’s clear is its longstanding VIP appeal—President McKinley was such a fan he reportedly lived there during his Congressional days. Presidents Grant, Johnson, Cleveland, and Roosevelt all stopped in, basically making it the Studio 54 of 19th- and 20th-century Washington. Go for classic American fare like sirloin steaks, New England clam chowder, and chicken and waffles." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton