Food Courts near Washington, DC

“Incredible food, but what really sets this place apart is their cooking classes. The classes are in high demand so you have to get your tickets in advance, but it is well worth it. We had a bunch of regulars attending with us, so we knew it was going to be a great time.The owner, who instructs the class, is very kind, patient, and generous. He took his time teaching and answering questions, provided more than enough supplies, and did everything he could to ensure we had a wonderful experience.We started with a cocktail and fresh focaccia bread. The marinara sauce with the bread and some other dishes was the tastiest sauce I’ve ever had. There was a self serve station for water and wine throughout the class. We made a fried risotto appetizer, pizza, spinach and cheese ravioli, and gnocchi. The owner and his staff gave one-on-one instruction when needed, and were very nice and helpful.We gave the staff everything we had prepared to be cooked in the kitchen. Our dishes were returned hot and ready for a delicious meal. There was so much food we were provided with to go containers and had it for several meals afterwards. We were also treated to limoncello gelato and limoncello shots at the very end of the class.This class was so fun and informative, and the atmosphere was relaxed. The quality ingredients, experience, drinks, and food were well worth the price. Highly recommend!“

“Great community kitchen to work out of 👍“

“UPDATE 2023:
Totally different from before, this place has become an epic retail food court with many DC businesses and some regional, national, and perhaps even international restaurants represented. Prices are high due to inflation, but Capo Deli, Roaming Rooster, Nim Ali, Raw-ish, Falafel Inc, Bandoola Bowl, ArepaZone, and Bullfrog Bagels, to name a few places, are all great. If you'd rather sit down with table service, there's Bindaas and Duke's Grocery. Definitely a different world from what was here before.

Pre-2019 review: Other than Paul Bakery, there's really not much going on here. It's a nice way to walk a block or two without having to be outside, but that's it.“

“SO GOOD! Christina is so amazing and kind! She is so knowledgable about Jamaican cuisine, and has the best customer service!! I will be back without a doubt! 😋“

“We love the food ?“

“New space is quite an improvement on the previous food court, but it's still not quite complete, so too soon for a five star review. I did enjoy the tacos from the taqueria however (Xochi, I believe it was called, will review it separately after trying a few more times).“

“Had a great time here! The chicken soup dumplings are delicious and I love the Tous le Jours bakery (especially their ube donuts baby choux). The inside is chill, with cute seating and a cafeteria hall seating. The guard at the door is always friendly and helpful. The only downside is that sometimes the other food items can be a bit average. Otherwise, everything is great! Will definitely continue returning.“