Spork and Knife

Most days, I muster up the energy to throw something in my bag to satisfy my hunger come lunch time.  Somedays I’m lucky and have leftovers from cooking or a good dinner out, others I slum it and heat up a trusty lean cuisine.  (You really can’t beat paying $2 for an entire lunch, some of which aren’t half bad) 

Occasionally, there are those days when I don’t care about a budget and just want to get out of the office to spice up the day.  Lucky for me, a few blocks up I’ve spotted a haven for Greek food lovers. 

 Port of Pireaus Market is located on the corners of 13th & I Streets NW just across from Franklin Square.  The place is squeaky clean, which is always a plus and they have a variety of lunch options.  Chicken kabobs, chicken stuffed with feta and spinach, mousakka and my personal favorite, the classic gyro, only touch on the choices you can find.  

Prices are a little on the high side, running around $8 for a healthy portioned gyro sandwich, but you won’t find yourself going hungry.  If you’re smart, save some $$ by skipping the drink.  This is where restaurants make a lot of their mark up profit.

If I’m feeling extra cheap but still want to eat out, just across the way on the opposite corner is a little hole in the wall, Solar Cafe.  They have excellent sandwiches, quesadillas, and build your own salads and I can usually get out of there for between $4-$6! (Such a bargain in this city) 

Bonus: They make a good cup of coffee and have equally as cheap and satisfying breakfast sandwiches in the morning. 

Port of Piraeus Market, 1225 I St. N.W.

Solar Cafe, 1300 I St. N.W.