Spy lessons on Travel Channel

You get about a ten-minute course in recruiting, signals and dead
drops, from the executive director of the Spy Museum, Peter Earnest.
Then you go to lunch.

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http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Anthony_Bourdain

Jan. 23 6:00PM ET
(60 minutes)

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
DC

Anthony Bourdain is a sometime chef and traveler who goes to exotic
and not so exotic places and samples the culture and food. This is a
tour of DC and the area, Ben's Chili Bowl, El Polo Loco chicken in
Virginia, and Ethiopian place in Falls Church and the DC Central
Kitchen, the place where the food for the various homeless shelters is
prepared.
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Restaurants/Bars

Abay Market
Ethiopian food has long been a part of the D.C. culinary scene, but
Tony's search for the most authentic takes him out of the District,
and into Virginia.
Address: 3811 S George Mason Drive, No. A, Falls Church, VA 22041



Ben's Chili Bowl
A true monument to D.C. -- Ben's Chili Bowl has withstood the test of
time, hardship, and gentrification to remain a staple of the D.C.
scene gastronomically and socially.
Address: 1213 U Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20009
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Busboys and Poets at 14th & V Street
Landing somewhere between a coffee shop, restaurant and social center,
this location in the Shaw Neighborhood looks to the future of D.C. by
putting local authors and artists in touch with one and other over a
quick bite.
Address: 2021 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
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Chadwick's Georgetown
Tony meets up with a former CIA agent, and the two of them head to a
spot known for its history in the espionage world as well as an
outstanding burger.
Address: 3205 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
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El Pollo Rico
In a poorly signed strip mall off a main street in Arlington, Virgina,
El Pollo Rico serves chicken in three sizes -- Quarter, Half and
Whole. The line literally spirals out of the building of this place,
with people waiting patiently for their bird.
Address: 932 N Kenmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201



Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper
If you were to ask Cathal Armstrong, the owner/chef of Eamonn's what
the difference between a Dublin chipper and an English chipper is, he
would say that in Ireland, beer is for drinking, not cooking. Tony and
Cathal sit down to a smattering of fried goodness over some Guinness.
Address: 728 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Jessie Taylor Seafood
Maryland Crabs, Old Bay seasoning, and a whole lot of napkins -- this
is how the day goes for someone eating at Jessie Taylor Seafood on the
Wharf in D.C.
Address: 11th & Maine Avenue, Washington D.C.
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Minibar by José Andrés
An experiment in food that defies any traditional explanation, this is
José Andrés' spot to play with the concepts and chemistry of flavors
to create an experience like none other.
Address: 405 8th Street NW, 2nd Flr, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
A combination of traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist, José
Andrés' newest restaurant in D.C. is the perfect place to sample some
mescal.
Address: 401 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Activities

DC Central Kitchen
Truly making a difference in the world of feeding the hungry, DC
Central Kitchen not only feeds the disenfranchised, but creates
opportunities for them to change their lives. Tony spent an afternoon
at DC Central offering a hand.
Address: 425 2nd Street NW, Washington DC 20001
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Fresh Farm Market at Penn Quarter
Tony meets José Andrés at the weekly Farmers Market in Penn Quarter
featuring only local purveyors of fine foods.
Address: North end of 8th Street. NW, between D and E Street.
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International Spy Museum
Address: 800 F Street, Washington, DC 20004
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Song Que
Owned and operated by four Vietnamese sisters, this location at Falls
Church's Eden Center is in an enclave of Vietnamese stores and
markets. Between the bubble tea and banq mi, its as close to home as
its patron's can get in the States.
Address: 6773 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church, VA
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