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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: May 2024 Current Status: Closed and replaced with a billiards bar and pub fare. Overview: Years ago, Darren Norris opened a large open restaurant in City Vista. Kushi served all kinds of Japanese cuisine, but what made it special and a hit […]
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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 […]
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Image: Veggies! Last Updated: April 2024 Overview: We tend to avoid “best” or “Top 10” labels, but Tsehay would be on a short list for best Ethiopian in the District. A relative newcomer, now in new digs on 18th Street, Tsehay established itself with an emphasis on careful cooking and great ingredients. The core of […]
Read MoreLast Updated: July 2026 NOTE: Bul has closed (not clear if permanent) as they deal with a family medical issue. Click through for the Go Fund Me page. Overview: Bul lies on the heart of the 18th Street strip in Adams Morgan but deserves more attention. For nearly a decade they have been putting out […]
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