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Image: Kampachi Sashimi – Shiso, Quail Egg Yolk, Daikon and Carrot Salad, Enoki Mushroom, White Truffle Ponzu. Last Updated: January 2026 Note: In January 2026, Chef/Owner Matt Baker had his restaurants seized by tax authorities, closing both Gravitas and Michele’s. Overview: Gravitas resides in a converted industrial building in the Ivy City neighborhood, making it […]
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Image: Brisket Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: They are doing take-out and delivery out of all locations, except for the recently opened Shirlington location that is sit-down only for now, but carry-out coming soon. Overview: Chiko brought together two talented chefs, Danny Lee from the Korean restaurant Mandu and Scott Drewno, who gained acclaim […]
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Image: Salmon Collar will change your perspective on life. Last Updated: 7/25/2021 Current Status: St. Anselm is outdoor and indoor seating available. They are open seven days a week for dinner, plus brunch on the weekend. The website says they do pickup, but there is no online option. Gift Cards – good at Starr restaurants, […]
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Image: Chicken ‘n Waffle Last Updated: 6/14/2020 Current Status: Succotash was a shining light during the early days of the shutodwn. Led by Chef/Owner Edward Lee, they began a relief program that provided food and staples to out-of-work service industry employees that lasted until the end of May. The Washington Harbor location is doing sit-down […]
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Image: What if Humpty-Dumpty was really tasty? Last Updated: 6/10/2020 Current Status: Closed for Good. A story in Eater about the make-over of The Oval Room into La Bise mentions in passing that the space will be converted into an Italian spot. Before Times Review: Last Visited: August 2019 In the greater Washington, D.C. area, […]
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Image: Serving platters almost as large as serving sizes. (photo from the Greek Deli) Last Updated: March 2024 Overview The line can stretch out the door to get to the narrow counter where Kostas Fostieris has been serving customers for going on three decades. The Greek captain’s hat and the husky commanding voice make it […]
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Image: Spaghetti Squash Ssam. Last Visited: August 2019 Chef Tim Ma has been putting out consistently good and creative food for quite some time. Starting off at Maple Ave and Water and Wall in Virginia, he then opened Kyirisan off U Street three years ago. Now he has found a place that gives him a […]
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Image: The Atomica might blow your mind. Last Updated: 6/11/2020 Current Status: All three D.C. locations are open for sit-down and take-out. For Spring Valley you can make reservations. Delivery through 3rd party services. The Hyattsville location is open. The Alexandria location has been closed since March. Gift Cards Employee Relief Funds – GFM […]
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