A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Turkey hiding in mole. Last Updated: April 2026 Overview: The small spot on P Street has been home to many a favorite for locals. With the closing of Pesce (which reopened a few blocks away!) there was a risk that would not continue. Fear not, Amparo Fondita has cooking that could fill a larger […]
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Image: All in a row, to go. Last Updated: December 2023 Rakuya has several things going for it, starting with its location, a corner spot, with a big patio, a block north of Dupont Circle. The spot was even improved with the shutdown of 19th Street and a large streatery creating more sunny seating. It […]
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Image: No longer the namesake. Last Updated: June 2023 Overview: NOTE: In June 2023, they announced a name change to Gemini. A few years back, the legendary Michelin-starred restaurant Komi took a break from fine-dining and did a pop-up of vegetarian cuisine. It was a hit, but eventually Komi returned to its fancy, tasting menu […]
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Image: Cubano Last Updated: March 2023 Overview: There are now multiple Colada Shops around the region. What they have in common is a sunny disposition, some pretty good food, and drinks made for fun. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The core of the menu is sandwiches, snacks and bowls. The new location south of […]
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Image: House specialty. Last Updated: January 2023 Overview: St. Arnold’s is a great, low-key bar south of Dupont that also happens to serve up some pretty good mussels and frites to go with the Belgian beer on tap. After a frighteningly long hiatus, they came back to life largely unchanged (though the chances of a […]
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Image: Macha-roni. Nacha typical pie. Last Updated: September 2022 Current Status: Open for dine-in with indoor and outdoor seating. Take-out and delivery also available. Currently closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Overview: Boogy & Peel is having fun with pizza, so much fun you might miss the serious work being done. The pizza’s are the thirteen-inch, personal-sized […]
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Image: You might miss the door, but you’ll know when they’re open! Last Updated: July 2022 Current Status: Sit-down service in the dining room and outdoors out back. Take-out and Delivery also available. Overview: Bar Charley is low-key, bordering on inconspicuous. Between the big corner patios of Lauriol Plaza and Pupatella, it is easy to […]
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Image: Nurturing community; feeding the community. Last Updated: July 2022 Current Status: It is a deceptively large space inside, and post-2020, they have gone big on the outdoor seating. In addition to sit-down, they also offer take-out. Delivery is available via several apps. Overview: Though it calls itself a steakhouse, Annie’s has a menu closer […]
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