A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Comforting with drama. Last Updated: February 2026 Overview: On the list of hidden gems, Onggi may be the least likely nominee. It is a brightly lit spot just a couple blocks from Dupont on a pretty busy street. Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. It is just one key influencer away from being […]
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Image: Charmed Last Updated: January 2026 Overview: For years, Floriana has been serving really good Italian food without much attention. What it lacks in buzz it makes up for in word of mouth among locals who keep this place busy, even on a random weeknight. Add in the patio for bunch on warmer days and […]
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Image: A world in one bite. Last Updated: November 2025 Overview: In the age of social media, it may be hard to claim something is a hidden gem. Sushi Snob does not show up in many reels in our feed. It lacks glam and faux-ivy walls. For the cognoscenti, however, it was whispered about online […]
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Image: Sun-kissed beef. Last Updated: October 2025 Overview: Chef Paolo Dungca lifted and shifted his Filipino standard-bearer from H Street to an inconspicuous location on 17th Street. It is almost surreal to find one of D.C.’s best chefs cooking between McDonald’s and Dupont Italian Kitchen. The low-key street presence stands in contrast to the vibrant […]
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Image: Battered in a good way. Last Updated: August 2025 Overview: Taking over the second floor of a building that has seen a bunch of turnover, we hope Ko manages to stick around. They have a good chance based on word of mouth and really good cooking. They serve sushi, but it is the entrees […]
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Image: Classics on a counter. Last Updated: June 2025 Overview: Nestled in an inconspicuous spot south of Dupont is a gift to D.C. Peter Chang developed a myth as a great chef before he built his small empire of restaurants in the suburbs. Finally, in 2022, he opened in D.C. proper. Chang’s reputation was based […]
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Image: Tomato-y Last Updated: September 2024 Overview: In a spot on the south side of P Street, in what is becoming a very impressive stretch of restaurants, Alfreda contributes personal-sized NYC-style pizzas and very good side dishes to the cause. The man behind the pies is Russell Smith, whose background is fine dining (BlackSalt, The […]
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Image: Welcome. Last Updated: April 2024 Overview: A discreet street presence cloaks a jewel off Dupont Circle. Up the exterior staircase to the row-house building’s first floor, you enter a serene but bright room. A few tables stretch along each opposing wall, with a couple more near the window. The feel seems more casual than […]
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