A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: ‘Chokes and Truffles. Last Updated: June 2026 Overview: We think Poplar qualifies as a hidden gem. It shares attributes with another hidden gem, Izakaya Seki (or it was under the radar until the Washington Post’s new critic gave it 4 stars). With Seki it is a commitment to a specific approach to Japanese cuisine. […]
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Image: Rolled Last Updated: June 2026 Overview: The owners of Bar Japonais rolled over the same spot – the old Estadio space on 14th – to something that has more of a lounge feel, though they are still playing with the concept and the giant window throw off the effect to a degree. Thankfully, they […]
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Image: Broth and more. Last Updated: May 2026 Overview: Uzu Ramen has been building up its business and following for years. With a focused menu and no frills approach it established itself among the favorites for ramen in D.C. They have a stall in Union Market and a counter in the Grace Street spaces near […]
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Image: Drinks to start. Last Updated: May 2026 Overview: Down an alley, off H Street, is a crucible of talent. Providencia is a small bar space serving vibrant cocktails and soul-soothing food. Apropos of the moment, it is a reminder the magic that happens when different backgrounds interact and meld. It is also a testament […]
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Image: Favorable curry. Last Updated: May 2026 Overview: Somewhat to our chagrin, restaurateur Ashok Bajaj has already rolled over his New Americanish, comfort-food spot in Van Ness. He kept the Rosedale location and went with what he knows best. Malabar does Indian, leaning into the coastal cuisine of the south. If Rosedale was aiming to […]
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Image: En Fuego Last Updated: April 2026 Overview: The D.C. dining world sits in an odd space in the global pecking order. As the capital of the world’s richest and most powerful country, it would seem like an obvious place for an aspiring restaurateur to target. More often those cool restaurants open in New York, […]
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Image: See me, eel me, eat me. Last Updated: April 2026 Overview: The premise of Sushi Sato might raise an eyebrow or maybe even provoke a full guffaw. All you can eat sushi sounds like an invitation to gluttony or maybe a reckless dare made between teenage boys. Put aside your skepticism. The unspoken trick […]
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Image: All the eels. Last Updated: March 2026 Overview: Maison is the kind of place that where initial impressions might mislead. The setting is sophisticated but the atmosphere is casual. It is a special night out spot that aspires to neighborhood hangout. Dress to impress or roll-up ready to relax. Whatever will help you savor […]
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