Head to Nordstrom Cafe. No wonder there's often a bit of a line at lunchtime. Order at the counter, then wander to one of the wooden tables to wait for your meal, brought by a server.
Soups are house-made, as are the baked goods that beckon in the glass case.
Be strong-most of these are not as delish as they look, though the store's signature carrot cake is perfectly respectable. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 8. 2001 by Washington Magazine Inc.