Some days, the walk to Mary Graydon Center can seem like a cross-country hike. Embrace your laziness! Pick up the phone or log on to www.campusfood.com to order from a number of local restaurants. Curb your cravings, no matter the cuisine, with this selection of great delivery in D.C. Your lunch or dinner will usually arrive at your dorm within an hour, allowing you more time to study, sleep or watch another episode of "Jersey Shore" — the possibilities are endless.
American: Chicken Out Rotisserie Price: Entrees cost around $10 4866 Massachusetts Ave. NW (202) 364-8646 Even if you have never ventured down by the Washington College of Law, don’t be too chicken to try this great rotisserie. Chicken Out offers salads, sandwiches and a variety of hearty chicken dishes that are delicious for lunch or as a family-style dinner to order with your friends. Try the quarter-chicken with mashed red skin potatoes and cinnamon applesauce to keep both you and your wallet full.
Chinese: Canal Express & Little China Cafe Price: Entrees cost around $10 4830 Macarthur Blvd. NW (202) 333-5678 Get all the goodness of Chinatown without ever leaving the common room. Canal Express is just one of many great Chinese takeout places in D.C., and its menu can satisfy any Asian craving. Start your meal with egg rolls or steamed dumplings, and order the beef lo mein or General Tso’s chicken as an entree. An added bonus: Canal Express also offers seven flavors of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
Indian: Mehran Restaurant Price: Entrees cost around $10 2138 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 342-0056 This self-proclaimed “house of kebobs and curries” serves up the Indian subcontinent’s best flavors. Even if you are not a fan of spicy Indian food, Mehran Restaurant makes many mild dishes for meeker palates. Get the chicken tikka kebobs or the chicken curry for a hotter meal. Don’t forget naan!
Italian: Buca di Beppo Price: Small portions cost around $20, large portions cost around $30 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 232-8466 Fans of MTV’s "The Real World: Washington, D.C." might recognize Buca di Beppo from the first episode, but now its authentic Italian can be on your plate and not just your TV. Be careful, though – small orders of the entrees serve two to three people and large orders serve four to six. Splitting the meal with friends will give you a normal portion and a cheaper check. The entire menu is delicious, but try the stuffed shells or the veal parmigiana.
Sushi: Satay Club Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar Price: Entrees cost around $10, sushi costs anywhere from $5 to $15 4654 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 363-8888 For days when the Eagle’s Nest sushi does not whet your appetite, there is Satay Club. Its extensive menu of Asian cuisine is great, but it also makes some of the best sushi in Northwest D.C. The Dragon Roll and the Crazy Roll are both worth their prices, but the cheaper maki rolls are all tasty as well. Pair your sushi with the miso soup for a complete meal.
Mediterranean: Quick Pita Price: Sandwiches cost around $5, entrees cost around $10 1210 Potomac St. NW (202) 684-8514 When you are craving a taste of the Middle East, Quick Pita delivers quality food at college-friendly prices. In addition to the regular entrees, their menu also includes sandwiches for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Try the mixed platter – chicken tawook, beef kofta and lamb kebob served with rice, hummus and a salad. Share with a friend, or save the leftovers for the next time you feel like having a Mediterranean meal.
Mexican: Alero Price: Entrees cost around $10 to $15 3500 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 966-2530 Travel south of the border from the comfort of your desk by ordering from Alero, one of DC’s best traditional Mexican restaurants. Alero serves up all the regular items, including burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas. Order a chicken tamale platter or Chiles en Nogada – roasted Poblano peppers stuffed with Angus ground beef, raisins and apples. For dessert, treat yourself to the sopapillas, warm fried pastries with cinnamon and sugar.
Pizza: Pizza Movers & Calzones Price: Pizza costs anywhere from around $10 to $20, depending on size and topping 1618 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 684-2892 If you would like to think outside the Domino’s and Papa John’s boxes, get your next pizza from Pizza Movers & Calzones. In addition to pizza, this restaurant offers everything from wings to pasta to chicken shawarma – shaved chicken with Middle Eastern spices. For indecisive days, there is the 14-topping Mover’s Sampler, but for simpler pizza, order the BBQ Chicken or the Mover’s White. Try one of their many specials for a great deal on your meal, including appetizers.
Dessert: The Cheesecake Factory Price: One slice of cheesecake costs about $8 5345 Wisconsin Ave., NW. (202) 364-0500 Nothing appeases a sweet tooth quite like the perfect slice of cheesecake. Instead of venturing to the Cheesecake Factory in Friendship Heights, let the dessert come to you. Three favorites are the Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake, the 30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake Cheesecake and the Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake. If you cannot finish a whole piece, put it in the refrigerator – there is no doubt you will want to finish it eventually.
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