Guided Food Tour of U Street in Washington DC
Discover the Food and Culture of DC's African American Music Scene with This Guided Tour of U Street
DC
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Sample Delicious Soul Food in the Heart of DC
- • One of U Street's Top Rated Food Tours
- • Taste Traditional and Modern African Cuisine
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Washington DC Experience Gifts: Travel down the renowned U Street, coined “Black Broadway” by none other than Pearl Bailey, this street is full of African American history and a lively food and music scene. Once home to Duke Ellington and a large amount of the city’s 2,000 speakeasies from the cities prohibition period, much of the culture of the street still lives on.
On this tour you’ll get to taste a variety of different foods including comforting soul food, Cajun cuisine, European dishes from a popular neighbourhood speakeasy and freshly made southern desserts. You definitely won’t be needing dinner after this one!
The ideal day out for any foodie looking to try big, bold plates, and a unique experience gift for DC locals.
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Experience Overview:
Guided Food Tour Of U Street In Washington DcU Street, known as "Black Broadway," has been the heart of the African-American music scene for over half a century. Once the home of Duke Ellington, it remains a vibrant and exciting neighborhood. The music scene in the U Street area consists of historic theaters, long-standing jazz clubs, and hot new venues.
We will take you through the corridor, sampling a variety of cuisine that follows the history of the neighborhood, from its humble roots, to its prominence to the African-American community, to its rebirth and new-found eclectic diversity.
Some of the things we may get to sample on this food tour include:
- Traditional and modern soul food
- 5th Generation Caribbean cuisine
- European inspired dishes from a neighborhood speakeasy
- Modern low country cuisine
- Local beers
- Hand made desserts
FAQ
Activity FAQs
How much food is served on the tour?
There are 4-5 stops on the tour where you will be served small specialty meals. Do not eat lunch prior to any of our tours. For most people there is enough food that dinner afterwards is not necessary.
What types of foods are served on the tour?
We will stop at 3-4 sit down restaurants during each tour. Food ranges from local specialties to ethnic dishes directly reflecting the area's history and population.
What if i have dietary restrictions?
Please let us know if anyone in your group has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know well enough in advance, we can often accommodate your needs. If we do not find out about the special needs until the day of the tour, it is usually not possible for us to appropriately adjust the food on the tour.
Are there any beverages served on the tour?
Each restaurant will also serve water or other beverages with each meal. Alcoholic beverages can be paired with each dish on the tour for an additional cost.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included, but appreciated!
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
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Washington DC U Street Food Tour
DC
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Sample Delicious Soul Food in the Heart of DC
- • One of U Street's Top Rated Food Tours
- • Taste Traditional and Modern African Cuisine
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