$40 a day? Luxury!
Even though Washington, DC is full of very nice, expensive restaurants, there are some deals and steals to be had. A few of my favorites:
Pho 75 - A perenial favorite in everyone's Cheap Eats category, Pho 75 is simply the best noodle soup ever. A large bowl of soup with all the trimmings (peppers, bean sprouts, thai basil, lime) and a soda or lemonade will set you back $8.15 ($10 if you want to be generous and toss something in the tip jar). At these prices, don't expect a lot in the way of ambiance or service. But you can't beat the soup - a cure for all ills. Take out is available for an additional $0.50. Oh, and they open at 8 a.m. because apparently pho is a traditional Vietnamese breakfast.
Teatro Goldoni - The great Italian restaurant perfect for celebratory occasions also has a secret - the bar menu. Lunch is $12.50 and includes a glass of wine (or a soft drink). I think my all-time favorite is still the hamburger - it comes with eggplant and a fried egg and garlic french fries. But you can't ignore the chicken or any of the other very delicious choices. It's one of our favorite places to take clients or for a nice break away from the office.
Pollo Rico - Where else can you get a quarter chicken, coleslaw, french fries and a soda for under $5? Sometimes I'm grocery shopping and realize I'd be better off just heading to Pollo Rico (and depending on the wind, you can smell the wood fires when you get off the Metro at Virginia Square). It's also great for company - a whole chicken with accompaniments runs around $12. Drop the bones into a pot for soup - the seasonings make an amazing chicken broth. And then your $12 chicken turns into a couple of meals - how economical is that?
Pho 75 - A perenial favorite in everyone's Cheap Eats category, Pho 75 is simply the best noodle soup ever. A large bowl of soup with all the trimmings (peppers, bean sprouts, thai basil, lime) and a soda or lemonade will set you back $8.15 ($10 if you want to be generous and toss something in the tip jar). At these prices, don't expect a lot in the way of ambiance or service. But you can't beat the soup - a cure for all ills. Take out is available for an additional $0.50. Oh, and they open at 8 a.m. because apparently pho is a traditional Vietnamese breakfast.
Teatro Goldoni - The great Italian restaurant perfect for celebratory occasions also has a secret - the bar menu. Lunch is $12.50 and includes a glass of wine (or a soft drink). I think my all-time favorite is still the hamburger - it comes with eggplant and a fried egg and garlic french fries. But you can't ignore the chicken or any of the other very delicious choices. It's one of our favorite places to take clients or for a nice break away from the office.
Pollo Rico - Where else can you get a quarter chicken, coleslaw, french fries and a soda for under $5? Sometimes I'm grocery shopping and realize I'd be better off just heading to Pollo Rico (and depending on the wind, you can smell the wood fires when you get off the Metro at Virginia Square). It's also great for company - a whole chicken with accompaniments runs around $12. Drop the bones into a pot for soup - the seasonings make an amazing chicken broth. And then your $12 chicken turns into a couple of meals - how economical is that?
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