Mission Possible: Find a Lovely, Late Night Meal

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PEOPLE WHO VISIT our fine city for the first time this weekend are going to think it is one rockin' metropolis. Late night food, late night drinks, big, rowdy crowds — that's how we do it every weekend, isn't it, D.C.?

Well, maybe not. But as residents of the Inauguration Madness Capital of the World, we deserve to experience home from a new angle while it is simultaneously being mauled by visitors.

Perhaps a late night, sit-down meal is the answer. Not only will many of your favorite drink spots be serving alcohol early into the morning, but you can grab grub at many of the same places at ungodly hours all weekend long. This weekend — no matter what 'hood you're in — skip the Jumbo Slice and treat yourself to some real food.

If you're in the Gallery Place area, hit up Austin Grill for late night tacos and margaritas until 4 a.m. If you're doing your partying in Georgetown, enjoy Old Glory's succulent meats, sides and grandiose sauce selection (as well as their fine bourbons) until 2:30 a.m. We've always thought beef brisket might be the ultimate late night eat.

Finally, if you're in Adams Morgan (where junk food calls to the tipsy), stop into Meze for Turkish and Mediterranean delights you never thought you'd order at 2:51 in the morning. These courageous folks are open and serving food until 3 a.m.

» Austin Grill, 750 E St. NW; 202-393-3776. (Gallery Place)
» Old Glory BBQ, 3139 M St. NW; 202-337-3406.
» Meze, 2437 18th St. NW; 202-797-0017. (Woodley Park)

Photo by Michael Robinson-Chavez