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Image: Lamb shank, cauliflower, eggplant and rice under the moonlight. Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: Open for sit-down with ample outdoor (uncovered) seating. Take-out and delivery also available. Overview: A few years back, the Popal family took the casual neighborhood French spot they owned and converted it into Lapis to serve the food of […]
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Image: Shaved beef with simmered onion and Udon noodles in broth. Last Updated: September 2021 Current Status: They have a large streatery for sit-down. They can also do take-out, though there is no link for it on the website. Overview: Years ago, Darren Norris opened a large open restaurant in City Vista. Kushi served all […]
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Image: Shrimp Scampi. Last Updated: August 2021 Current Status: Open for sit-down inside and on a small sidewalk area. They will do take-out too. Overview: The low-key bar has upgraded its menu hiring a chef that worked previously at Fiola Mare and Martin’s Tavern. The food is solid with a few fun twists like Philly […]
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Image: Pupusas (at-home plating, not theirs). Last Updated: June 2021 Current Status: El Tamarindo built out a large tented area for outdoor seating. They also do take-out/delivery. El Tamarindo is often pointed to as an example of a very D.C. phenomenon: The Salvadoran – Mexican restaurant. Forty years ago, unrest in Central America created waves […]
Read MoreLast Updated: 5/31/2021 Current Status: The spicy and underrated Korean spot in Adams Morgan is doing take-out and delivery and sit-down service. Gift Cards Summary: Cuisine: Korean Neighborhood: Adams Morgan Address: 2431 18th St NW, Washington DC Website: http://www.buldc.com/ Reservations: Walk- in. Phone (202)-798-2852
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Image: Guanciale over Bucatini Last Updated: 7/9/2020 Current Status: Reveler’s Hour is opening its dining room for sit-down service starting July 3, Wednesday to Sunday. They will serve a 3-course dinner for $45 per person, available only by reservations. Additional guidance from their site: Time limit of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Reservations may be […]
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Image: Behind the bar Last Updated: 7/25/2021 Current Status: The Imperial is doing sit-down dining inside and on the rooftop patio. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visit: December 2019 The Imperial is a bright beacon at the intersection of Florida, 18th and U, at the bottom of the Adams Morgan hill. The light pours […]
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Image: David Vestal, New York City (1950). This week, we added a place to our recommended restaurant list, and thankfully there were no big closures (though Baan Thai is moving up). We also reviewed a place that we do think is worth paying the cab fare to get there. Here is the week that was […]
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