A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Loaded Up. Last Updated: September 2022 Current Status: The Adams Morgan location is open with outdoor seating. Take-out and delivery available. Overview: Amsterdam Falafel does essentially three things: falafel, chicken shawarma, and fries. It does them well and during most hours it is available to feed your cravings. Pre-covid it had a legendary toppings bar […]
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Image: OG Last Updated: July 2022 Current Status: Original location open for sit-down service. Delivery and Take-out available through apps. Overview: Lucky Buns starts with fundamentals and a narrow focus. The menu is essentially limited to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches made well employing good ingredients. From that foundational point it then gets a little […]
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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: 1/3/2023 Current Status: Reveler’s Hour is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended even for the bar, though walk-in spots might be available. They also continue to run their “wine shop.” Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: January 2020 The concept is relatively simple, but then […]
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