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Image: Nasi Lemak take-out. Last Updated: 4/10/2021 Current Status: James Wozniuk is the chef behind Makan that has filled a void in D.C. dining by bringing back Malaysian cuisine. The restaurant had the great misfortune of opening in March 2020. It held on and is now doing sit-down with outdoor seating plus take-out and delivery. […]
Read MoreLast Updated: 6/13/2020 Current Status: The excellent bar with very good food has expanded its offerings during the ‘Rona times. The patio is now open for sit-down service Wednesday – Sunday, 5 pm – 9 pm. They have partnered with Matt Crowley, formerly of Spoken English, to do a sandwich shop and more – including […]
Read MoreLast Updated: July 2022 Current Status: Bad Saint closed after giving a go of it for months. Summary: Cuisine: Filipino Neighborhood: Columbia Heights/Petworth Address: 3226 11th St NW, Washington DC Website: http://www.badsaintdc.com/ Reservations: http://www.badsaintdc.com/reservations
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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: Guac! Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status: They are open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Before Times Review: First Visited: August 2019 The team behind the excellent Taqueria Habanero opened this spot a couple blocks south. It is a little spiffier than the taqueria with a proper bar and plates that go beyond just […]
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Image: Plate and plating meld. “Celtuce and Cucumber” salad, with smoked trout roe, red vinegar, garlic. Last Updated: February 2022 Current Status: Queen’s English survived to the one-year mark and kept going. We could not be happier. They are doing sit-down service inside and outdoors (with a covered patio). They switched to Tock. They have […]
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Image: Mojito at Little Havana (El Presidente in background) Below we recap the week that was at 17° Cork by Northwest. Two places were added to Recommended List: Little Havana – Alfredo Solis, the guy behind El Sol and Mezcalero, opened this fun, bright Cuban spot last year. It is a great neighborhood spot, but […]
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Image: In case you forget to tell your friends where you went. UPDATE: Little Havana closed. It is now Anafre, also by Alfredo Solis. First Visit: June 2019 Little Havana recently had a near-death experience. Chef/Owner Alfredo Solis was ready to throw in the towel on the concept, and he went so far as to […]
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