Ovi Likes Russian, RG3 Goes for Brazilian: Where Washington Athletes Like to Eat
We surveyed some of Washington’s best-known pro athletes and coaches to find out their favorite spots to dine off the court and the field. The only thing these folks have in common? They all like to eat.
Ovi Likes Russian, RG3 Goes for Brazilian: Where Washington Athletes Like to Eat
We surveyed some of Washington’s best-known pro athletes and coaches to find out their favorite spots to dine off the court and the field. The only thing these folks have in common? They all like to eat.
Mystics
Crystal Langhorne: Matchbox
Coach Mike Thibault: Clyde’s
Matee Ajavon: McCormick & Schmick’s
Monique Currie: Highlands
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt: Carmine’s
Redskins
RG3: Fogo De Chão
Fred Davis: Capital Grille
Stephen Bowen: Ben’s Next Door
Darrel Young: The Palm
Reed Doughty: Ashby Inn & Restaurant
Capitals
Alex Ovechkin: Mari Vanna
Nicklas Backstrom: Cafe Milano
Braden Holtby: Blue Duck Tavern
Brooks Laich: Sushi Rock
Troy Brouwer: Cafe Milano
Nationals
Bryce Harper: Guapo’s
Adam LaRoche: J. Gilbert’s
Kurt Suzuki: Capital Grille
Gio Gonzalez: Filomena
Ian Desmond: Clyde’s
Kastles
Venus Williams: Jamba Juice
Leander Paes: Cafe Milano
Martina Hingis: Cafe Milano
Coach Murphy Jensen: Cafe Milano
Bobby Reynolds: Del Frisco’s Grille
Wizards
John Wall: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Bradley Beal: T.G.I. Friday’s
Emeka Okafor: Jaleo
Coach Randy Wittman: Clyde’s
Nene: Fogo De Chão
Photo-illustrations by John Euland.
This article appears in the August 2013 issue of The Washingtonian.
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