Washington Post Len Tom 2013

Washington Post: Did you know the movie 'The Butler' was based on a story by Washington Post reporter Wil Haygood? The real Cecil Gaines is Eugene Allen. He served 34 years for eight presidents in the White House. Read more.

Washington Post: Josh Burdette, who died Sept. 1, 2013 at 36, was called many things. Head of security. Door-staff supervisor. Crew chief. That guy. He said: "I am not a bouncer." Read our obituary for him. Read more.

Washington Post: 3 star rating in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "No two visits are ever the same," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/nRBQvw

Washington Post: Get Chicken. Fried chicken starter is marinated w/ cayenne + egg yolk, rolled rice flour, then twice-fried to a crackle. For the main: Juicy roast chicken splayed on pool of Fresno chili vinaigrette. Read more.

Washington Post: The Nationals added William Howard Taft as the newest racing president for 2013. Teddy Roosevelt finally won his first race near the end of 2012 season.

Washington Post: No restaurant in the city does a more convincing shrimp and grits or pecan pie than this place, a salute to Southern cooking.

Washington Post: Visitors to this cramped but cheery storefront are handed two menus: one lists Thai dishes and the second offers Laotian fare.

Washington Post: Chef Fabio Trabocchi comes from a four-star background -- the late, great Maestro in Tysons Corner -- evinced here by the way he approaches even basic food.

Washington Post: There are two ways to experience this restaurant: Stay on the ground floor to sip the broth and slurp the noodles of Sapporo-style ramen or go upstairs to order from a menu small plates.

Washington Post: Chef Victor Albisu leaves seemingly no dish untorched as he evokes the asados, or barbecues, of South America.

Washington Post: DGS is no standard-issue deli. For starters, the Dupont Circle outpost comes with a bar. Further, the kitchen is more respectful than reverential regarding tradition.

Washington Post: Part Thai, part Vietnamese, Doi Moi is pleasure. Mark Kuller (Proof, Estadio) and chef Haidar Karoum returned from Southeast Asia to create flavors that some foodists compare to Little Serow.

Washington Post: The letters stand for Golden Brown Delicious, three words that apply to two hot dishes here: fried chicken and doughnuts.

Washington Post: With its small plates and fresh fish, this serene Japanese restaurant, just 40 seats on two floors, attracts Japanese speakers in droves.

Washington Post: The trendiest Korean barbecue around is a group-friendly and thoughtful place to feast on meat that's grilled at your table and comes with a swarm of tasty side dishes.

Washington Post: Introduced in February by the owners of the steady Heritage India above it, the offshoot makes a great compromise for diners who eschew meat and those who embrace it.

Washington Post: The area's biggest Ethiopian restaurant also ranks as one of its best.

Washington Post: The second-most-famous oval room in Washington is the one owned by Ashok Bajaj. Top gun Tony Conte delights in slipping surprises into his cooking.

Washington Post: This Mexican playground from creator Jose Andres is a trailblazer. Thanks to recent expansion next door, it's also more comfortable than ever.

Washington Post: The kitchen is the restaurant's best asset.

Washington Post: Established: 1940. Vibe: The fictional Monk’s Cafe from “Seinfeld.” Signature dish: Roast turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce and gravy. Read more.