This was the very first food spot we tried after arriving in DC, and it did not disappoint! As a serious cheese lover, I wanted to try basically everything on the menu. I finally went with the Greek Goddess grilled cheese, and OMG, such an explosion of flavor! The bread was perfectly crunchy, and everything tasted so fresh and delicious. We also had a couple of ice cold beers, and the staff was super nice. Definitely keeping this place on my list for the next time in town! read more

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We saw tons of GF reviews for this place and decided we had to try it. They use different papers and gloves, etc for gf orders. You order up front on a screen (and can input all allergies). If you need help, the staff is super willing to put your order in for you. We got the French onion grilled cheese, a build your own with cheese and meat, and some Mac n cheese. While I wish the Mac n cheese was a little creamier, everything was delicious and filling after a long walk. We couldn't finish it all! A great place to go for grilled cheese and great allergen protocols! read more

Excellent server, quick to answer our questions about the menu and refill our drinks on a hot summer day. Very large delicious portions: Buffalo chicken grilled cheese, Philly grilled cheese, pepperoni pizza grilled cheese were all delicious! Soon we want to try the Mac and cheese! Highly recommend this casual restaurant/bar to tourists, professionals, and families. read more

We got a BYO GF Grilled Cheese, and a GF French Onion Grilled Cheese. Both were crispy bread, and super flavorful insides! Loved that we could feel that homemade classic from a restaurant and it was gluten free!!! We also got a GF Mac n cheese, but maybe it was how we made it, it was cheesey but it wasn't saucy. The inside was a little loud but the staff were nice! read more

If you love grilled cheese, GC DC Grilled Cheese Bar is worth the stop. I ordered the French onion grilled cheese and my husband had the Reuben grilled cheese both were hot, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The French onion version had that rich savory flavor you want in comfort food, and the Reuben had the perfect balance of corned beef, cheese, and tangy sauce. The restaurant itself is a small, dark, narrow bar with a fun layout and different levels of seating. They offer outside seating, bar seating, counter spots, and booths, which gives it a cool casual vibe. The menu has a lot more than just grilled cheese too -- jumbo pickles, mac and cheese, beer, and cider. I also liked that you can customize your sandwich with different breads including sourdough and gluten-free options, plus alternative cheeses and meats. I highly recommend ordering a pickle with any grilled cheese. It helps balance the richness of the cheese. One pickle can be shared between four people. Great comfort food spot in DC when you want something casual, filling, and fun. It's close to the monuments and ceremonies. If you're looking for a place for your young kids and adults in the group, this is a great option near the White House and national mall. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - GCDC the only grilled cheese bar in DC - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped in with my family after a hard day's work viewing cherry blossoms! Location is super convenient if you're at the mall or white house touring. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a couple tables at the back. There's not a ton of seating but they have additional outdoor tables! Our food came out fairly quick and HOT! No congealed cheese here. I split the green goddess and the ham and fig. The green goddess was solid but the fig really blew me away. Overall solid spot, maybe not the best for a hot day but would def love to come back in the winter for a warm meal! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Green goddess and ham and fig grilled cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

During a hot day of touring DC we stumbled upon this wonderful place. We were thinking air conditioning and a beer. Well this place is amazing. Best grilled cheese ever and they had a great cider that my wife liked. Very pleasant young man behind the bar. Stayed pretty busy. If you ever decide to franchise put one in Scottsdale please. I am confident it would be a huge success! read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant on new year's eve day and decided to try since many restaurants were closed. We ordered via kiosk and got buzzed when our orders were ready. The restaurant was quite busy for lunch but we managed to get a booth. - cheesesteak on rye: the bread was toasted and super crispy. The cheesesteak was too salty for me but the steak itself was tender. - young american on sourdough: the sourdough was perfectly toasted and crunchy. The tomato, bacon & cheese were simple yet delicious combo. The tomato was fresh, the bacons were crispy, and the cheese was delicious. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese on rye - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was delicious and fresh! Best grilled cheese I've ever had!! Nicest people! They have free stickers. Sooo clean! After a long walk around dc we went back in for some cold drinks they welcomed us with ice cold water and fresh drinks. They even let us try a new sandwich they've been working on and let us help name it! Best experience! read more

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We were walking around Washington DC and happened across the GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - and we are glad we stumbled upon it! You can either order with staff or by tablet. There are a lot of options and you can create your own unique grilled cheese (this is what I did). The food came out quick and it was a hit for the whole family! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - My build your own grilled cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I can't believe there aren't any of these where I'm from (Minnesota)! Such classic comfort food with so many creatively delicious twists. I was immediately asked if I needed help and I got a good laugh by asking if they could make mine into quarters because I wanted to try multiple but had no one to split with as a solo traveler. I ended up going with the jalapeño popper and threw bacon in it for good measure. It was super good! Also - they have their own lemonade which really hit the spot in a warm DC day spent walking under the National Mall sun! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was so excited to see there was an entire restaurant devoted to different types of grilled cheese in the area. They of course also have tomato soup, because you can't have grilled cheese without tomato soup, that would be a travesty! It's counter service, order at the counter or with some screens at the front of the place and then they text you or call out the number to pick it up. It's a somewhat little space, so caution if you're there at a busy time. The food is amazing though and so worth it. I got the tomato soup (of course) and the Mediterranean grilled cheese substituting in the fake chicken, because well why not? It was amazing. In fact it was so good, that we had some folks in our party that came in a day later than the others and we came back for a second visit (I had the green goddess grilled cheese that time and of course, tomato soup!). Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Mediterranean and tomato soup - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped into GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar during spring break while heading to a museum and meeting my wife for lunch (she works in DC), and this place absolutely delivered. Our son's favorite restaurant has always been Gourmelt, so when my wife and I first saw GCDC, we looked at each other and joked, "Did our son invent this place?" He ended up creating his own custom grilled cheese (of course), while my wife and daughter both went with the Carolina BBQ grilled cheese, and I got the cheesesteak grilled cheese. We also ordered the buffalo chicken mac & cheese and the chicken bacon Alfredo mac & cheese, plus a banana pudding to share. Everything was awesome. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, the mac & cheese dishes were rich and satisfying, and that banana pudding--coming from self-proclaimed banana pudding snobs--was almost as good as our own at home. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. The manager, Russell, was incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell he takes real pride in the place--he mentioned he's been the GM for 3 years and that GCDC has been around for 12 years, and it shows in how well everything is run. Safe to say, my son has officially declared this his new favorite restaurant--and that's about as strong of a review as it gets in our house. We'll definitely be back. read more

Amazing service. Handstand one of the best places we've eaten in DC. They accommodate allergies like celiac, to the highest degree. Atmosphere vibes temperature of the place music everything was 10/10 read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My brother and I deliberated over a spot to get a quick lunch at while taking in the sights in DC. Eventually, we landed on GCDC, largely in part due to the clever name. The ordering system is simple and patrons place their own orders with a tablet set up. After landing on our selections, we found a seat in the upper level area. The lighting was kind of dark but it was cozy and we were able to chit chat as we ate. I ordered the pizza melt grilled cheese with a side of mac and cheese. The grilled cheese was delicious. It had a perfect pizza taste without being overwhelmingly saucy. The mac and cheese, however, would have benefited from a bit more cheese sauce. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Pizza GC - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chose to try this place out before a comedy show at Dar Hall. Went during dinner hour on a a Saturday. There were a few tables outfront, walking inside there are a couple tablets to place your order or you can place your order with a staff member. The vibe was fun!!! They had a bar area, and some booth seating and some high chair seating at the front that lined with the wall with the countertop seating! They had a selection of music playing that made me feel like I took a Time Machine back to mid 2000s to 2010s and it was loud and fun!!! The staff member who placed my order was very nice and helpful! Ordered a couple of burgers and blueberry mint limeades! The wait for the food wasn't long at all, I mean the place also wasn't super busy which was nice for a Saturday @ 6PM! To start off, the Blueberry Mint Limeade was top tier!!! Just the way the flavors fused together it was a really good beverage to order. Now for the burgers, the gyro burger had a taste of the name in every bite, you had the taste of the feta, the red onion the tomato and burger, it had it all, on a couple slices of super toasty Texas Toast! The Truffle Bacon Burger was definitely the Winner here for me, I tried it, something caramelized onions, aioli and some bacon nonetheless a burger to top all those ingredients... you have yourself a flavor packed burger!!! Definitely liked the twist on the "burger" with that Texas Toast!!! All in all an amazing dine-in experience. Also the bathroom was nice and clean! Will have to come back and try other items on menu! Definitely worth a try! Thanks for you business! P.S. I would go back strictly for that Blueberry Mint Limeade LOL! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Truffle Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I ordered ahead of time since their website said there was a 25-30min wait for pick up. The store doesn't have a lot of seating but people were quickly leaving so it wasn't difficult to find a place to sit. Southwest grilled cheese: I don't even like chorizo but this changed my opinion! I would def order again Truffle: soooo buttery, fresh mushrooms, and definitely cheesy. Tomato soup is my comfort food and it lived up to my expectation. It came out hot and paired excellent with the grilled cheese. It was hard to choose what to get since their menu has so many options but we like that! I can't wait to come back to try other menu items. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Southwest Style Truffle Herb Style - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really wish I would have checked YELP prior to ordering here. Literally wanted something quick and simple. I created my own sandwich with American cheese and Sourdough bread. I took me 25mins to eat the sandwich. I timed it. The bread was so tough. It had to be stale. I was here at 12:15p on a Tuesday. It was packed with the lunch crowd so I thought it would be decent at least. Just ask for fresh bread would be my suggestion. read more

We stopped in to this little DC gem for lunch and fell in love with it!! Great take on the lived classic, grilled cheese!! I had the Green Goddess, a wonderful combination with mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto, avocado, and I added chicken. Very good!! My husband has the Fig & Ham, and my son the Cuban with pulled pork. All loved the food!! The employees were friendly and helpful. I recommend you try this one out if you are in the area! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Yummy fresh bread! - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's a must visit place when you are in DC if you want quick delicious lunch. So many different versions of a grilled cheese and of course some fantastic tomato soup to go with it. I met with the owner a couple of times when we happen to be in there And just overall a great experience while there. Will definitely hit it again when I'm there next year. read more

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Such a delicious place! Stopped in for lunch. The workers were quick and very nice. it's so cool and fun inside the restaurant as well. I got the pizza grilled cheese with no meat. It tasted just like an actual pizza no joke! Hot cheese, tangy sauce and the herbs were so good. And the crust was crispy but not too crispy. I usually only eat half of a grilled cheese because it's too rich and cheesy for me but here, I could eat multiple of them! Come here so so so good! Would come again definitely! read more

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I love this place. If you're in DC you need to stop here for lunch. My husband had the Cuban grilled cheese and I had the gluten free Mack n cheese with chicken and bacon. OMG, it was so delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was really cool. The pricing was good also, this was our first meal under $50. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Cuban grilled cheese, gluten free chicken and bacon Mac & cheese and banana pudding. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went with my family before visiting the Capitol. Great spot in DC for a quick bite! Street parking is hard to find but the walk is so beautiful, you'll enjoy the whole experience. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Cheesesteak Style - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hey Travoodies Hey I don't know if you have ever tasted elevated grilled cheeses, but that's just what the Grilled Cheese Bar DC offers. Nestled downtown in a small space there packs some cheesy flavor you would love, the Grilled Cheese Bar has turned your traditional sandwich into something more. The space was small, but there was outside seating. The staff greets you, and is very engaging with the guests. It seems to be more of a self-serve type of establishment. Upon entering, you are able to place your order at the kiosk or take a seat to order from the table. It seems perfect to me because you do not have anyone hoovering you to take the order. You can just hit submit. It was such much to choose from that I did not know where to start. I finally settled on a Cubano Grilled Cheese with white bread, swiss cheese, roast pork, ham, pickles. and dijon mustard. For my side I decided on the mac & cheese. To wash it all down, I went with the homemade lemonade. Let me say, the first bite was everything that before I knew the sandwich was gone. The mac and cheese was simple and delicious. Overall it is 11 out of 10. HIGH RECOMMEND ********************************************************** DM to join my Exclusicely Foodie or Traveler Group. Travel Safe & Eat Good #TheTravoodie #BlackFoodie #YelpEats #BlackTraveler#TravelInfluencer#blacktravelblogger#blacktravelfeed#globaleats#FoodBlogger#travelblogger#eatnorthamerica#globaleats#flavorfulfoodiez#theloserfam Like, Share, & Follow Me DM or Email for Collab #HeyTravoodies read more

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Came here on a weekend and ordered lunch. Hubby and I ate in and ordered the Buffalo Blue style grilled cheese with buffalo chicken and the Mediterranean style mac n cheese bow. Total came out to approximately $30. What's hot - Menu variety. It's a pretty decent variety, including veggies. It doesn't appear they have vegan options, though, so be prepared for that. You order your base/style and then any additions you'd like, such as meats, mac n cheese version, etc.... - Ordering system. You have the option of ordering on their website or you can order in-restaurant using their kiosks. There are only two kiosks. The thing that sucks about using their kiosk is that it's easy for the line to grow, especially when customers are new and aren't familiar with the menu, because it takes time. Hubby and I were lucky in arriving before their lunch rush. You have the option to order takeaway or dine-in. - Quality. Pretty good! Everything is very cheesy and flavorful. As I was spooning out my mac n cheese, the cheese spread and was stringy. I could taste the tomatoes and onions in my mac n cheese, which gave it a nice light freshness. Hubby liked his Buffalo Blue, because he could taste a spicy kick, which is what he wanted. Good portions, too. Enough to make you full, but not stuffed. - Price. For the quality and portions you get, it's good value for money. My mac n cheese was $14.50, because mac n cheese costs an extra $3.50, and hubby's grilled cheese was $13, because the additional chicken cost $2. That you can pay less than $20 per person in DC is a highlight. - Service. They're good about calling out your order number, especially more than once. There was one order, who took several minutes to pick up. The staffer made sure to call out the number several times, walk around the restaurant, go outside, and even said loudly that grilled cheese does not taste good when it's cold, hahaha.... - Location. Conveniently located to the heart of DC proper. There's parking nearby, but it's all paid parking and expensive, so be mindful. What's not - Service. Pretty good, but be prepared to wait, especially when they're busy. Because there appears to be a high number of tourists, they will probably be the ones who are confused and don't pay attention, which means it could take longer for you to get what you need. - Ordering system. If you don't order online and order at the restaurant, using their kiosk, be prepared to wait. - Layout. There are a few tables outside, a handful of tables and booths inside, and a counter. They're not equipped to handle large groups, nor a large number of diners, who want to stay and take their time. This place appears to rely on a large turnover, so be prepared for a rush. Final answer Would be willing to come back again, but not a first choice depending on the day and time. read more

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Stopped by here after touring the White House. The weather was great and we sat on the street people watching and just enjoying the city. With that said, if you are nearby and need to eat. It's ok. But, I would not go out of my way for it. They looked amazing. The staff was friendly. But the flavor was not much more than average. I saw them and expected them to be tasty. But they weren't. Maybe they could addd more sauce to the California Dreamin. My son said the other sandwich was decent but nothing special. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Young American - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place has restored my faith in artisan Mac and Cheese restaurants. The prices were reasonable given it's DC. The portion size was appropriate for the price paid. I had the creole M&C. Flavorful. Hint of heat and not overpowering. Not as much meat as one would think would be appropriate for the size/price., but it wasn't "a deal breaker" Seek this place out. I don't think you'd be disappointed. read more

I have no idea who is giving the one stars, but I can tell you, this place does not deserve a one star. My wife and I came to DC on a quick weekend trip. We happen to cross this place and decided to take a chance. Under normal circumstances I don't eat mac & cheese, but this stuff right here? Phenomenal. I had the Green Goddess mac & cheese and it was other worldly. Definitely try the chicken Parmesan grilled cheese, as well as the banana pudding and the root beer. You can't go wrong. The place is traditional, DC. Crowded but full of life. Yes, you have to bus your own table but who cares. The food is awesome. I'm encourage you to give this place a try. But if you don't, no problem I'll be back soon. Cheers read more

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I stopped by a couple weeks ago on a Thursday during lunch with a friend. I liked that we could order on screens, but it would have been nice if we could look at a menu before ordering. I had to pull it up on my phone. After ordering, the service seemed pretty hectic. I went inside to pick up my order, and the employees sent me to two different places to get it. I also got an automated text before the food was actually ready, so I had to wait inside. The food was amazing, though! I had a Buffalo Blue grilled cheese and I loved the crispy bread and great flavors! This is a fun place to stop if you're a grilled cheese fan or are coming by with a friend. read more

Most incredible sandwich and great service. Easy to get in and friendly people. I would definitely go again

Good service and hospitality. Tomato soup was solid - the pizza sandwich on wheat was kind of bland. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Pizza melt on wheat and tomato soup - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My girlfriend found this place online while we were at the monuments and decided to go give it a try. We walked in and found that there were only computers to order from with no option to order at the counter, and on top of that only 2 terminals to order at, which caused a few minutes wait before we could even order. I ordered the steak grilled cheese with the additional patty melt option on it. My GF did a BYO option. We both liked our sandwiches, and their lemonade was tasty. The music in the place was loud, indoor seating was limited as the back section was blocked off and only a few tables available. They did have outdoor seating, but it was on the chilly side outside at the time we were there. One plus was they did have two large serving canisters of water that you could fill a cup up with for free. read more

That Green Goddess Grilled Cheese is rock in' awesome!!! Service was friendly. Very casual... thought it was a full service restaurant but was not disappointed. Will definitely try to come back on my next DC visit! read more

The GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar is amazing my family and I ordered pickup from the restaurant and when we got there it was still hot, I got the pizza grilled cheese it's taste was like an actual pizza. The service was good we walked, by the time we got there it was ready. In the inside of the GCDC it had an amazing vibe. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - This is a pizza grilled cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Definitely delivers on the grilled cheese and great cocktails. The grilled cheese sandwiches are filling, but not overstuffed (I can easily see why there's a 3 topping limit with build your own!). Amid the pandemic, dine in orders must be placed using a QR code and it's a bummer there's no option to make an easy substitution of swapping out bread or a topping to one of the classic sandwiches - you have to build your own! I had to build my own sandwich just to swap out the marble rye for sourdough on the Veggie Melt. The mobile website could use a little make-over! The Veggie Melt was quite tasty with the crunchy red onions, tomatoes, spinach, subtle note of truffle oil, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese which I added but didn't have the spicy kick that I was hoping for. Glad I went with the sourdough instead of the marble rye! I would add avocado and go with cheddar cheese all the way - next time! Would be nice if the sandwich came with a small Garden salad or chips. The first few bites of the Mac and Cheese were tasty, but the cheese quickly congealed after a few minutes and became dry. Wish the cheese sauce was creamier. The side was fun to try, but would definitely save my appetite for the grilled cheese! The warm spiked Apple Cider with Bourbon was the highlight of my meal! A fun way to warm up in the frigid winter! There are 1/2 dozen cocktails and seasonal drinks - don't miss out on those! I wasn't a big fan of the mullied wine. They also have beer and cider on draught. The Banana pudding is very sweet and decadent. While the crunchy vanilla wafers in creamy pudding was nice, after a few bites I threw in the towel. While I wasn't a big fan of the dessert or the surprisingly sweet Expresso Martini, my hubby thoroughly enjoyed them. Excited to come back and craft my own grilled cheese culinary concoction! read more

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Cute little spot that was recommended by colleagues. You can order via qr code or tablet inside. Ordering was easy. I had the pizza grilled cheese, and it was amazing. Very flavorful. They have dining available both inside and outside. Does get a decent lunch crowd, but food comes up pretty quickly. read more

We were looking for a spot that had outdoor seating in the downtown DC area! (We had a baby in tow!) We ultimately ordered a pick-up order of Carolina BBQ, Barbacoa Quesadilla, and Young American. They were pretty timely, 5 minutes later than what they predicted via pick-up time on the email. Overall, the sandwiches are priced a bit high for what they are. I spotted some people eating the mac 'n cheeses which looked good! I had the Carolina BBQ which had roast pork (which I didn't taste too much of). Overall, a cute spot to grab and go, but there are plenty other DC places that are either cheaper or higher quality if you want a good Grilled Cheese. read more

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Amazing sandwiches and service! Shout out to Rosco! We sat outside on the patio but there is seating inside as well. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Young American Grilled Cheeese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Even though I've lived in DC for a bit, I haven't had a chance to try GCDC despite how amazing I heard it was. This past week we were looking for a quick to -go dinner to eat on the mall, which presented the perfect opportunity to try it out! We got the California Dreamin' and the Young American. We absolutely loved both sandwiches. They had great flavor, awesome bread, were crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. I'd love to visit here often, but it's a bit pricey to be a frequent visitor. We'll definitely return though! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - California Dreamin' - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband & son got lunch from here during a packed day. We were short for time and wanted something quick. I think they were overwhelmed- it took a LONG time for their food to come out. My son didn't love his Mac & cheese - too overly cheesy for him (not for us, we LOVED it), and the edges were very hard and almost burned (I like it that way, but couldn't get it off the container!). My husband got the chicken parm grilled cheese. Very tasty. They also got an unnecessary side of tater tots - crispy, but not much flavor. Overall, great place for lunch! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Build Your Own Mac & Cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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