Each day during Black History Month, we will be spotlighting several Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities. Below are 10 places to visit near the Washington D.C. area to support local Black businesses.

1. Ben’s Chili Bowl

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2. Creole on 14th

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3. DCity Smokehouse

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4. Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant 

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5. Florida Avenue Grill

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6. Here’s the Scoop

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7. Mélange

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8. Milk & Honey

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9. Ooh’s & Aahh’s

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10. Po Boy Jim

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