A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Salami Sandwich Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: D.C. location open for take-out. Very limited seating. Maryland locations have more tables. Overview: Fresh Baguette started in Maryland with spots now in Bethesda and Rockville. A couple years ago they planted a flag in Georgetown. As the name implies it is French-style bakery big on […]
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Image: Trio of Tacos Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Chaia is up and running at both locations with sit-down and to-go options. They have also opened a Bethesda location. Overview: Chaia does veggie tacos insanely well. They are balanced in flavor, texture and sauce (not quick to get soggy). The tortillas are made in […]
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Image: Porco+ Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: They have some sit-down space for dining in. Take-out and delivery also available. Open 10:00 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday. Overview: Not so much a pop-up as a sub-menu in the Georgetown Gourmet deli, Porchetta District serves sandwiches using the famous Italian rolled-pork. They have a few […]
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Image: Arctic Char with Summer Squash Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status: Open for dine-in, recommend reservations for busy time slots. The website no longer mentions take-out, but if you call they may be able to accommodate. Overview: This neighborhood spot is a treat. You may have previously known it as Cafe Bonaparte, but in […]
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Image: Eunice Gayson and Sean Connery, 1962 It was a slow week on the site as we did some internal housecleaning. There was some news in the D.C. dining world – some of it sad some of it hopeful. Fireworks season reached peak yesterday. Cicadas are coming! Sad: Yesterday we re-tweeted a post from DC […]
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Image: Lamb Last Updated: 7/18/2020 Current Status: Bistro Aracosia brings the hearty cuisine of Afghanistan to the Palisades. They have reopened for dine-in service. They are also doing take-out with limited delivery. There are great meat options, but also may vegetarian ones. Cocktails are also available to go, along with wine. A la Carte orders […]
Read MoreLast Updated: 6/29/2020 Current Status: Closed and not reopening. José Andrés has not been shy about scrapping and re-purposing properties and concepts. Will be interesting to see if he decides to stay in Georgetown. Gift Cards – For all José Andrés places, and some of his merch. Summary: Cuisine: New or Old American Neighborhood: […]
Read MoreLast Updated: 4/11/21 Current Status: The grand Federal building near the famous stairs is open for dining and take-out. As part of the relaunch after closure last year they have brought in a new chef Kyoo Eom, who most recently worked at Dirty Habit in Hotel Monaco. Gift Cards: Link – appears to be redeemable […]
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