Category: Washington DC

The maltagliati pasta is topped with delectable crumbles of sausage, sautéed pea shoots, and drizzles of honey.

Tail Up Goat – New DC Restaurant

Tail Up Goat feels like one of those places where you’d want to be a regular if money or waistlines were of no concern. Luckily, the staff will make you feel like one even if it’s your first time in the door. The new Adams Morgan joint is brought to you by Jon Sybert, Bill Jensen, […]

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10 Of The Best Places To Get A Late-Night Deal On Food Or Drink

It may not be the most refined of culinary accolades, but if there is one thing the District is undoubtedly a champion of, it is happy hour. And over the years that we’ve been sharing our favorites, the traditional post-work “hour” has stretched well beyond its original confines. We’ve become particularly fond of the late-night specials that mean […]

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The Most Anticipated D.C. Restaurant Openings, Spring 2016

What to get excited about in 2016. Spring kicks off busy season for D.C. restaurant openings, and there are plenty of blockbuster debuts to get excited about. Here are the top 15 most anticipated restaurant openings, as well as updates on many other projects in the works. THE SHAW BIJOU Address: 1544 9th St. NW From: Gregory […]

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First Look: Red White And Basil

House-made pastas on the cheap, sleek surroundings, and table service—it’s a combination that makes Red White and Basil (1781 Florida Ave NW) an irresistible and potentially trendsetting newcomer in Adams Morgan. The saucy Italian restaurant from the team behind L’Enfant Cafe opened quietly in November off of Florida and U Street NW in the spot previously home […]

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First Look: A Taste of Thai Bar Food At The New Alfie’s Pop-Up

A note about visiting the new Alfie’s pop-up, a preview of chef Alex McCoy’s forthcoming Thai restaurant of the same name: Make reservations. Don’t leave snagging a seat at the bar to chance, as a friend and I did last Friday. Despite the incoming snap of bitterly cold air, the hunt for bar seats turned into a […]

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The Best All You Can Eat Deals In And Around D.C.

There’s nothing dignified about the all-you-can-eat deal, and that’s just fine with us. The goal—be it bottomless brunch, Indian buffet lunch, or an endless sushi dinner—is to consume enough to make it worth the money. Here are our favorite places (and some tips on how to enjoy them) when we’re feeling ambitious, and ready to […]

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What Do You Think of a Bar That Doesn’t Carry Vodka on Principle?

Is it ok to take a stand? I was out of town over the weekend. My husband and I visited an ambitious cocktail bar there that we generally liked — a unique, creative menu, a seasonal focus, really well-made drinks. But one thing caught me off guard: the bar doesn’t carry vodka. On principle. I […]

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What’s Your Go-To Georgetown Restaurant?

The neighborhood is changing. As part of my job, I get asked for restaurant recommendations almost daily from readers, friends, colleagues, etc. One of the most frequent questions I get: “Where should I go to eat in Georgetown?” Honestly, it isn’t my favorite question. Georgetown isn’t a neighborhood I tend to spend a lot of […]

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The 12 Best Breakfast Sandwiches In The D.C. Area

While the rest of our sister sites are compiling the best bagels in their respective cities, DCist knows that D.C. is not a bagel town. Sure, you can get bagels at plenty of places—decent ones at that (as highlighted below)—but when it comes to the breakfast game, we’re all about finding the ultimate breakfast sandwich. […]

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Vital Power Breakfast Spots to Know in D.C.

The city’s power brokers run in their own social circles and tend to congregate in the same neighborhoods. But when real business needs to go down, it’s time to skip the evening cocktails and have breakfast. Discussing political and financial rumors are par for the course at these early morning meetings. The establishments (yes, these […]

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