DC Dining During the Shutdown 🦴

While the federal closure locked away museums, DC's culinary scene burst wide open! Five glorious days of feasting revealed these standout gems you can't miss 👇 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf 🦀 Blue Crabs | $18/dozen Still packed with roe even in late season - cracking claws with Old Bay seasoning is a Chesapeake Bay rite 🦪 Oysters | $22/dozen Shucked before your eyes, served with lemon and cocktail sauce for that oceanic burst 💀 Skip: Snow crab legs - mealy texture and overpriced 🌟🌟🌟 Baan Siam 🪷 Crispy Lotus Root & Shrimp Salad Paper-thin fried lotus with peanut-cilantro dressing - a revolutionary combo 🐽 Lemongrass Pork Chop with Pineapple Fried Rice Tender grilled pork over wok-kissed rice (worth ordering separately if possible) 🍜 Curry Noodles | Oversalted broth, request 30% less salt 🌟🌟🌟Georgetown Seafood 🍥 Crab Cakes | Chunky blue crab meat, not canned filler 🦞 Lobster Roll | Maine lobster on buttery brioche bun ✨ Vibe Boost: Sun-drenched patio perfect for people-watching Georgetown's elite 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Sovereign 🐚 Moules Frites Authentic white wine cream broth - use crusty baguette to savor every drop 🐰 Kriek-Braised Rabbit Leg Rare US find simmered in cherry lambic beer, served with pearl pasta 🍺 Craft Secret: 12 rotating lambics - elderflower version is sublime 💡 Foodie Notes Fish market: 5% cash discount, arrive before 11am on weekends Belgian spot: Request window seats at dusk for romantic brick-wall ambiance Thai hack: Use shrimp chips to scoop salad dressing - sweet/salty/spicy/crunchy harmony While Capitol Hill sits in silence, these dining tables tell DC's most delicious stories. #DCDiningRevival #ShutdownFeasting #WashingtonDCeats #FoodWithoutBorders