My name is Andy, I work in downtown DC, and though I typically visit what's closest and fastest, I try to get away once or twice a month to someplace that is not a chain.
I am a fed, but I also run a pop culture blog, MillionairePlayboy.com on the side. We mainly review DVDs, collectables and link to cool stuff around the net, but I make original video reviews and podcasts about whatever. recently I've been covering DC eateries (Matchbox, PS7, and Good Stuff Eatery)
http://www.millionaireplayboy.com/mpb/?s=food+podcast
I'd love recommendations, I'm in the Union Station area, but travel around quite a bit.
Andy