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The Bacon-and-Eggs Brigade
November 30, 2008 - Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema talks about Washington's best breakfasts. The Breakfast Club ranks simply as "the single most decadent breakfast food in town."
Obama v McCain fever in Washington
August 3, 2008 - Join London Times reporter Rob Ryan as he tours the city for the best spot to catch the 2008 presidential election.
By plane, by train or by car, once you get there, D.C.'s got all you need
July 28, 2008 - West Virginia's Herald-Dispatch details the best that Washington has to offer the busy traveler. It's no surprise that the Ebbitt tops the list.
Eats: The Feed
July 13, 2008 - See what City Paper readers have to say about Washington's most popular restaurant.
Washington's Top 10
July 2, 2008 - Here's what KLM Airlines thinks of Clyde's of Georgetown and Old Ebbitt Grill in their listing of the 10 best restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Top 100 Independents
May 2008 - Restaurants & Institutions lists the country's top 100 independent restaurants for 2007. The Ebbitt ranks sixth.
Washington
January 18, 2008 - Ian Urbina from the New York Times takes the reader through a winter day in Washington, D.C., starting with a power breakfast at the Ebbitt.
Bargain-basement guided tours and cut-price dining
November 11, 2007 - Chris Haslam from London's Sunday Times outlines what makes Washington so cool - and cheap - for the overseas traveller.
Sure-Fire Promos
January 2007 - Restaurant Hospitality magazine explores how the Ebbitt's innovative event promotion made the Oyster Riot a can't-miss Washington event.
From a window overlooking the St. Jones
November 8, 2006 -
The Dover Post spotlights Jim Flood, Sr., who describes a recent trip to D.C. where he had lunch at the Old Ebbitt Grill.
He fondly compares this trip to one taken many years ago.
Indulge in election fever at D.C.'s political hotspots
November 2, 2006 -
SmarterTravel.com says that if you dine at Old Ebbitt Grill, you may get fortunate and spot members of the Bush administration or
Secret Service at the next table.
Washington: Playing Politics
October 15, 2006 -
Miami Herald (International Edition) recommends eating at the Old Ebbitt Grill if you want to catch up on the campaign buzz.
Best Bites
September 2006 -
Washingtonian says that if you are looking for the total DC experience, don't miss a few trays of cool, expertly
shucked oysters (four to eight varieties) from the Old Ebbitt Grill.
Home of the Free Attractions
July 2, 2006 - News & Observer wants to know if you're taking a family vacation to Washington, D.C. If so, find out where to eat while visiting the monuments and museums.
D.C.'s Stars Dine
July 2006 - NWA World Traveler hints that if you want to catch a glimpse of Washington's "movers and shakers", duck into the Old Ebbitt Grill and you might get lucky.
Clyde's Nominated for Four RAMMYs
Old Ebbitt Grill's Michael Finnerty - Employee of the Year - headlines Clyde's four 2006 RAMMY award nominations. Award winners are recognized as the best and brightest of the DC restaurant scene.
The Dining Room
May/June 2006 - Road Trip Magazine explores the views and tastes of the Old Ebbitt Grill.
Rave Reviews
May/June 2006 - Washington Style lists Old Ebbitt Grill as one of the few eateries that has stood the test of time.
Capitalizing on Food Safety in DC
Spring 2006 - Food Safety Solutions magazine selected Old Ebbitt Grill as their example of how to run a safe and sanitary restaurant.
Ask Tom
February 19, 2006 - Washington Post Magazine Tom Sietsama answers the question, "Where can we go to eat late night and still get a full service meal?"
Best Places to Eat
Feb. 10-16, 2006 - Washington Business Journal named Ebbitt 2005's Best Business Breakfast.
Stroll Down 7th
January/February 2006 - DC Modern Luxury - The Oyster Riot sells out within a week.
Diners Go Wild for Alaska Salmon
May 22, 2005 - With a focus on the Ebbitt and its attention to detail, the Anchorage Daily News chronicles the growing demand for wild Alaskan salmon.
The pick of the party: Washington's hip hangouts
Eating and Drinking
Jan. 16, 2005 - The Observer (U.K.) recommends the Ebbitt as "popular with politicos and tourists alike. Great oysters, sandwiches and burgers."
Brut Imperial Rises to the Briny Occasion
December 23, 2004 - The Boston Globe's Michael Apstein reviews a surprisingly great oyster-matching wine from the 2004 International Wines for Oysters competition.
Washington beckons
If you go ... Where to eat
Nov. 7, 2004 - Los Angeles Times recommends the Ebbitt as a "clubby grill, known for its oyster bar, is steps from the White House."
Capital Ideas
October 3, 2004 - Los Angeles Times - Fun and only steps from the White House
Fit for the White House
September 27, 2004 - This New Yorker article profiles Georges de Paris, tailor to U.S. presidents and some of the world's power elite. Among his many nuances are daily lunchbreaks at the Ebbitt. Read this excerpt.
Time Out
July 1, 2004 - Best of Washington Find out why Arlington executive Michelle Jones told Best of Washington Magazine that Old Ebbitt Grill was her pick for a power breakfast and wine selection in Washington.
In the Capital, Three New Stars
May 9, 2004 - This New York Times article on sightseeing in Washington recomments the Ebbitt in its "Where to Eat" sidebar.
Restaurants & Institutionsﾒ Top 100 Independent Restaurants
April 2004 - The Old Ebbitt Grill ranks seventh in the top 100 restaurants list by Restaurants & Institutions. In all, two Clyde's restaurants made the top 100 list, with Tower Oaks Lodge debuting at 67.
Beyond Expectations
April 2004 - In another top 100 companion above, this article, featuring Clyde's Executive Vice President Tom Meyer, dissects what the top restaurants do to meet - and exceed - their customers' expectations.
Seeing Stars
October 19, 2003 - In The Washington Post Magazine's dining guide, critic Tom Seitsema recommends the Ebbitt for its varied menu, excellent service and for the city's best raw bar.
The Saloon Smithsonian
October 2003 - From Bloomberg Markets. Writer Monee Fields-White recommends the Ebbitt as a Washington throwback, worth visiting as much for its fresh food as for its historic atmosphere.
Morning, Noon & Night
March/April 2003 - From the Washington Flyer. Food critic Ben Giliberti recemmends his favorite places.
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