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After a long night of clubbing, I get a little hungry. Okay, more than a little, but I burn off some serious calories, okay? In these situations, IHOP is the usual go-to place, but I also have a couple favorite food spots special to D.C. that I like to hit up.

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If I’m down on M Street or on Connecticut at Current, I’ll head over to Julia’s Empanadas (1221 Connecticut Ave. NW). An empanada is basically a Spanish baked sandwich served hot. And a damn good one. I usually order the Spinach, which is filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and spices. The dough is crispy and slightly sweet and the blend of flavors hit my spot. On my taste buds, not that other one. Also, Julia’s is fresh, so I don’t feel as guilty about eating late.

Now, if nutrition is the last thing on your mind (as it usually is if you’ve had a little too much Nuvo), then Pizza Mart (2445 18th St. NW) is where you want to be. Yes, the Adams Morgan area is a hazard zone if you are a) sober, b) driving or c) alive. But this pizza is so good. Its very similar to a big, greasy slice you’d get in NYC. I even have to admit to heading over there on a Sunday afternoon. The slices are big for a small price, so its also a good buy in these recession days.

If you were workin’ it out Kanye or Beyonce-style in the club and really need to throw down, head to the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl (1213 U St. NW). You can always, get a filling chili dog, chili half-smoke, or bowl of beef or veggie chili. Add on a side of cheese fries and a thick creamy vanilla milkshake, and you’re good to go.

The lines are normally coming out of the door and down the street at these places, but it’s worth it to end the night off right.

So, where do you go to get your late-night, after-party eats?