DEPT. OF LABOR
200 Constitution Ave. NW
OPEN: 7:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
Decor: Soothing space with a rock garden and waterfall. Best attraction: Labor Sec. Elaine Chao often drops by.
Dining: The food’s good and unpretentious: hamburgers run $1.85. Want cheese? Add a quarter.
LIB. OF CONGRESS
10 First St. SE
OPEN: 9 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. AND 12:30 P.M. TO 3 P.M.
Decor: The cafeteria may feel like an airport lounge, but check out the stunning views of the Capitol.
Dining: Try the Southern fried chicken ($4.18) or “gourmet” Sicilian carbonara pizza ($3.90).
SUPREME COURT
1 First St. NE
OPEN: 7:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
Decor: Long dining tables surrounded by fascinating architectural sketches of the Supreme Court Building.
Dining: For $5.50 you can enjoy stellar chicken parmesan, fried pork chops or chicken pot pie.
DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
First St. & Constitution Ave. NE
OPEN: 7:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
Decor: Vast hall furnished Ikea style. Go for the dizzying selection of cheap food–not the ambience.
Dining: The Senate bean soup may be famous, but it’s tasteless goo. Use that $1.85 for veggie chili instead.
