Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.:: Capital Eats
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
"A culinary history of Washington, D.C. and its restaurants"--
John Deferrari Books
John DeFerrari is an author captivated by local history, focusing on the rich heritage of Washington, D.C. Through his writing, he uncovers the stories embedded within the city's architecture and public spaces, breathing life into its past for contemporary readers. His work offers a unique perspective on the metropolis's evolution, from its foundations to its modern era. DeFerrari's narratives celebrate urban memory and architectural legacy.
Lost Washington, D.C.
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Washington seems the eternal and unchanging Federal City with its grand avenues and stately monuments. Yet the city that locals once knew lavish window displays at Woodies, supper at the grand Raleigh Hotel and a Friday night game at Griffith Stadium is gone. Author John DeFerrari investigates the bygone institutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with an engaging collection of new vignettes and reader favorites from his blog "The Streets of Washington." From the raucous age of burlesque at the Gayety Theater and the once bustling Center Market to the mystery of Suter's Tavern and the disappearance of the Key Mansion in Georgetown, DeFerrari recalls the lost Washington, D.C., of yesteryear.