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Woodley Park has taken one step forward in the competition for hippest neighborhood in the District with the launch of Constantine Stavropoulous' new restaurant Open City. Stavropoulos takes the coffeehouse ambiance of his Adams Morgan mainstay Tryst and mixes it with the late-night ambiance of his other Adams Morgan hotspot the Diner. According to manager Peter Finnegan, Open City hopes to become a "third place," the place in which people feel most comfortable after being at home or at work. Free wi-fi, a vast beer selection and a bustling coffee bar are three big steps in that direction.

Open City's menu is certainly open minded enough. With their state-of-the-art pizza oven, they can create top notch pies at will, but they also serve breakfast all day. Other menu standouts include the mussels and a beverage known as the Washington Carver which mixes coffee and peanut butter for a savory sweet result. The City also boasts a high-tech cruvenet that keeps their reds and whites at the perfect temperature. According to Finnegan, their wine program will "be moderate on price, casual in attitude but extremely high in quality." Open City is open till 2AM during the week and 3AM on the weekends. With not one but two large hotels in the immediate vicinity, the neighborhood's restaurants seem more attuned to travellers. So, there are plenty of restaurants that serve international cuisines at fairly high prices, but with Open City, Woodley Park residents can find a easy-going home away from home.