The U Street Food Tour combines historical facts, local culture and culinary insight for a unique Washington DC experience!U Street Corridor, established as “Black Broadway” by singer Pearl Bailey, has been the center of the African-American music scene for over half a century. Once the home of Duke Ellington and frequented by Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, it continues to be a thriving community. This legendary neighborhood is comprised of historic theaters and time-honored jazz clubs as well as some world renowned restaurants.Your fun and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through U Street Corridor to sample the cuisine that tells the story of the neighborhood.Tastings on this tour may include (and are subject to change):Traditional and modern soul foodCreole and Cajun cuisineEuropean inspired dishes from a local speakeasyModern low country cuisineFreshly made southern style dessertsLearn about U Street’s modest beginning, it’s significance to the African-American community and how it became the remarkable neighborhood it is today!
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