Poca Madre – Closed

Image: Tuna and Uni Tostada Last Visited: November 2019 Poca Madre is an excellent restaurant that has found its groove. You enter from the side of the building, around the corner from Taco Bamba, and pass into a high-ceiling oasis where Chef/Owner Victor Albisu serves upscale Mexican cuisine.  Nearly all leave impressed.  Rather than starting […]

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minibar

Image: Sun Choke and Hay Cheese in media res. Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status:  They have reopened! Before Times Review: First Visit: November 2019 To go to minibar is to ponder many big questions about economics, art, time, and taste, among other topics.  It is a multi-hour immersive experience.  It is to dining what […]

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Karma Modern Indian

Image: Chicken Jodhpur Last Updated: 7/19/2020 Current Status:  They have outdoor and indoor seating open. You can order take-out directly from them (with a discount), or delivery through 3rd party providers. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: September 2019 On a block just out of the foot traffic of Chinatown, light spills out from […]

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Succotash

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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Jaleo

Image: Capital letters. Last Updated: 7/5/21 Current Status: Jaleo has reopened for indoor and outdoor seating.  It continues to do take-out and delivery. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: July 2019 Jaleo is a vibrant and very good Spanish restaurant in Penn Quarter.  Jaleo is also the answer to a trivia question.  Where did this […]

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Bantam King Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Ramen! Last Updated: 5/25/2020 Current Status: The Daikaya group Ramen places are doing Take-out and Delivery (Tonari and Izakaya are closed until full service can return). Before Times Review: Last Visited: June 2019 This small casual spot is part of a string of related ramen spots (the others are Daikaya and Haikan, with more […]

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Nicoletta Italian Kitchen – Closed

Image: Meatball sampler and Pizza Bianca slices (in lieu of bread service) at Nicoletta Italian Kitchen Last Updated: January 2024 Current Status: Nicoletta closed in January 2024 but hinted at a comeback or revision. First Visit: April 2019 Nicoletta is constructed from a combination of very good Italian cooking and marketing analysis.  It is a […]

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Update: New Little Sesame Open!

Photo from Little Sesame Two quick updates today to 17° Cork by Northwest, we add new branches of places already on our list of recommend restaurants.  To find this place and other great places to eat in Washington, D.C., check out our site.  We have 200 plus recommended restaurants displayed in both LIST and MAP […]

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