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Image: Fish, Al Pastor Last Updated: February 2023 Current Status: Now with three two locations! The new Woodley Park location did not make it. Overview: In a pleasant development for Washington, D.C., it is much easier to find a good taco without a trek nowadays (compare current conditions to even this 2015 list). There is […]
Read MoreLast Updated: January 2024 Overview: Ambar started in a slightly creaky space on Barracks Row doing small plates of food from the Balkans. They developed a reputation for a great deal on all-you-can-eat (currently $55 for dinner) meals, including a popular brunch. The food is stick-to-your-ribs stuff like hearty soups, stuffed cabbage, goulash, and flatbreads. […]
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Image: Chicken Tikka Masala, Daal, Saag Panir Last Updated: April 17, 2021 Current Status: Bombay Street Food just keeps going. They opened a third location which they are calling an “Express” in North Dupont. Open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Before Times Write-up: First Visit: November 2019 Bombay Street Food is one of the […]
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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: Eva Marie Saint on the train in North by Northwest (1959). This week we added a place to the recommended restaurant list, published a review and continued our hunt for great neighborhood wine shops. On Saturday, we posted about the Civil War General that started Memorial Day. He was called Black Jack Logan, but […]
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Photo: Tasting Room at DCanter We’ve been checking out wine shops in D.C. hoping to help you find a great place to buy wine in your neighborhood. Check out our WINE page for previous coverage. This week it is Barracks Row. There are two small shops walking distance from Eastern Market and the metro stop […]
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