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Image: Rigatoni from another time Last Updated: February 2021 Current Status: I Ricchi keeps chugging along. Now in its fourth decade, the hearty Tuscan cuisine paired with slightly kitschy décor remains a standard-bearer. They have used the large open space in front of the restaurant to create a heated, covered seating area. Chef/Owner Christianne Ricchi […]
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Image: Pizza! Last Updated: November 2025 Current Status: The Dupont location has closed. A Capitol Hill location remains open. The Virginia-based mini-chain opened up an outpost in the old Rosemary Thyme spot, with abundant outdoor seating in Dupont. They brought in a classic oven and the pies started flying out the door. There is often […]
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Last Updated: November 2023 Overview: Once upon a time, there was a revered chef at a beloved restaurant in Cleveland Park of all places. The front of the restaurant was casual with a burger that prompted odes from the bards. The back of the restaurant was formal with islands of white tablecloths holding diners who […]
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Image: Meatballs Last Updated: 6/10/2020 Current Status: Mikko is back to nearly full operations, plus it has added a market/grocery feature. The patio is open for dining. Take-out and delivery continue with the added choice of what they are called Meals Ready to Eat of full family dishes that can be frozen and reheated when […]
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Image: Pumpkin Soup Last Updated: 5/16/21 Current Status: This hotel restaurant had pretension of being something better than that when it opened. It went through a number of cycles with chefs coming and going and inconsistency rising. It shut down completely for the pandemic, but is now open again for brunch. As it comes back, […]
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Image: Dumplings Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: October 2019 Anju occupies a warm, remodeled space on 18th Street. It serves Korean dishes with some modern touches. It is the latest effort from the team that brought us the well-regarded, fast-casual spot […]
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Image: Water Boiled Beef Last Updated: May 25, 2021 Current Status: Astoria is moving to dine-in only, and shutting down take-out, delivery. It is a beautiful little spot with great food. Go in person and enjoy! Employee Relief Fund: Venmo @astoria_dc. “All proceeds will be split amongst the staff at Astoria & our sister restaurant, […]
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Image: Eggplant Involtini with bacon and feta. Last Updated: 7/5/2021 Current Status: Iron Gate is open for dining Tues-Sun on the patio. The dining room and bar area do not appear to be open yet. They continue doing take-out/delivery. It is also part of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group single outlet for take-out and delivery drawing […]
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