The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
This upscale, Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant is sexy, expensive and totally worth it. The address is 10 Pennsylvania Ave – hence the name. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
Great for late-night bites, half-priced oysters and a dining room that screams history. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
It can be to get into the airy dining room at 2 Amys, as the Cleveland Park restaurant has a reputation for its authentic Neapolitan pies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Brasserie Beck's bar is always buzzing with after-work crowds sampling its wide selection of Belgian brews and the menu, too, is a good starter for exploring Belgian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The casual Addie's is a favorite in its Rockville neighborhood with an American and seafood-focused menu and plenty of outdoor space. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Passenger is primarily a trendy watering hole that also happens to have really solid bar food to complement the cocktail stylings of master mixologist Derek Brown. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A longtime Adams Morgan favorite, Cashion's Eat Place has a sophisticated menu in a neighborhood that's not exactly known for its sophistication. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The quaint Tabard Inn winds throughout an historic Dupont Circle building and serves up American fare and a killer brunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Reservations are hard to come by at this six-customer, two-chef restaurant. Call exactly at 10am (not 10:05) one month ahead for a reservation.
The tableside prepared guacamole with a pisco sour is fabulous. Sunday brunch is a very fun "latino dim sum.
A solid neighborhood standby, Palena offers both your typical upscale dining room experience plus a more casual cafe where the cheeseburger has a national following. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Two years after opening, the softly lit rowhouse remains something of a secret. You don’t come here to impress the boss—but you might come to woo someone with an appetite for adventure.
The handwritten menu and the array of antipasti change daily, but some gems do reappear. Thrills on a recent menu included meatballs studded with pine nuts; ultralight arancini; chocolate polenta cake
Sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs do their deft blade work on hulking slabs of fish, making edible art with Zen-like calm, provides some insight into what makes Sushi Taro special.
2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "The best fast-food idea in years channels Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/pZJA0C
** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Its utensils are flimsy, and the nearest restroom is in the next building. I wouldn't change a thing," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/n9c7zQ
What to get: Escargots done up as “porcupines” in spiky pastry & topped with barbecue sauce; oyster shooters with cucumber gelée; a Technicolor mosaic of thinly sliced venison, eel, and other seafood.
The ultimate indulgence is Table 21 in the kitchen, where Voltaggio crafts a 21-course meal as up to eight diners watch.
There are other places to go to seal a deal, but we haven’t met one that better blends sophistication with culinary finesse. A great spot for people-watching and celeb-spotting.
It's worth the wait for a bowl of the Taiwanese-style ramen that includes varieties like curry chicken and kimchi. Dumplings here are also well worth a try. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Dennis Friedman offers an intriguing menu with Asian hints and other twists here and there — such as duck confit nachos, Kobe wontons and a lobster tempura surf and turf dish. [Eater 38 Member]
The most accessible in chef Michel Richard's local restaurant empire, Central offers the French chef's spin of classic American comfort food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
