We asked residents to tell us the best places to eat and sites to see near their neighborhood. For shopping, there's Area 51, a mostly vintage furniture and accessory shop, and FootZone, where the staff is trained to fit each unique foot with the correct shoes by using a treadmill and a video camera. Tourists shouldn't miss the vintage movie house called the Egyptian Theatre that specializes in independent, foreign and cult films or the Volunteer Park Conservatory. See the resources below for details. It's a continuously popular bistro that remains authentic rather than trendy.
Menus receive rave reviews across the board and offer dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Delightful dining is available outdoors in seasonal weather. 605 15th Ave. The cuisine here is inspired by the many coastal regions of the world. The menu changes quarterly to include exotic shores such as Brazil, Normandy, Tuscany, Morocco and South Carolina. It's always busy, and the clientele is as diverse as the Capitol Hill area itself.