Washington, D.C. is known for its monuments and museums, but its food scene is no less renowned, especially for families. The city's restaurants reflect its multiculturalism, offering everything from Ethiopian plates to wood-fired pizzas and Southern comfort food. For many families, the best restaurant is one that balances atmosphere and practicality - menus with something for both adventurous and picky eaters, spacious layouts for strollers and high chairs, and prices that won't make parents cringe when the kids barely touch their fries.
From the start, Pick & Cheese has been about championing independent cheesemakers, said Mathew Carver, founder of Pick & Cheese. When we decided to bring the concept to the U.S., we wanted to do it in a way that celebrates America's own cheese culture. The creativity and passion of the makers here is extraordinary, and Shaver Hall is the perfect stage to showcase it.
Kebabwala and Lori Jayne (Manhattan's version) sit at opposites sides of the main dining area at the new Time Out Market (124 East 14th Street, between Third and Fourth avenues) a relatively intimate food hall with over 200 seats, a sweet back patio, a full bar, five other restaurants with offerings that range from OK to very good, and a couple of stellar dessert options.