Avocado and quinoa salad at Rooftop Kitchen. | Rey Lopez/Rooftop Kitchen Food for the college crowd in upper Northwest For American University students, a semi-urban campus in Northwest D.C. offers plenty of opportunities to grab a great meal — and great deals — at any time of day or night. The Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, and Van Ness Metro stops are all in close proximity, and restaurant-dense Cathedral Heights is a short car or bus trip away. The upper Northwest neighborhood continues to welcome more dining options as of late, with retro-chic diner Buffalo & Bergen bringing NY-style bagels to Connecticut Avenue NW soon. From all-you-can-eat sushi to casual date-night fare and some of the best pastrami in the city, these are strong bets for students, residents, and visitors alike.