The nation's capital has officially arrived as a premier foodie destination and Food Lovers' Guide to Washington, DC is the gourmet bible locals and visitors alike need to find the freshest, most fabulous food DC offers. The guide takes readers from the growers and purveyors of local specialities to the superstar chefs who serve them up. There's a full menu of culinary events and specialty food shops, farmers markets and farm stands, trendy restaurants and time-tested historic landmarks, as well as rock star recipes using local ingredients and traditions. This fun book includes everything from food-centered road trips to the skinny on underground supper clubs to ideas on how foodies can use their love of the kitchen to help others in the community.