Il Canale

Image: Red and White and Green. Last Updated: November 2022 Current Status: Open for dine-in, take-out and delivery.  Uncovered outdoor seating weather permitting. Overview: Though Il Canale serves other dishes, it is famous for its pizza and that is where we suggest you focus your attention.  Located in a converted old residential building on a […]

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Old Europe

Image: Oktoberfest Specials! With gravy on the side. Last Updated: October 2022 Current Status: They are open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.  Due to staffing issues, hours may fluctuate.  Take-out and delivery available. Overview: Old Europe is definitely old school, dating back to 1948 and retaining a vibe that is at last 50 […]

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In Bocca Al Lupo

Image: When in Glover Park… Last Updated: August 2022 Current Status: Open for dine-in with seating inside and outside.  Take-out available.  Delivery through link. Overview: There is a long history of pizza joints at this Glover Park address going back decades.  Now, Carolyn and Massimo Papetti, the team from I’m Eddie Cano, are taking up […]

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Apéro

Image: Trout with crab, almonds, spinach. Last Updated: September 2022 Current Status: Open for sit-down with a streatery in front, a salon/dining room as you enter, enclosed patio in back, and a bar in between. Caviar and champagne available to-go. In late September 2022, they added hours for a day cafe. Overview: Tucked away in […]

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Sticx & Stonz – Closed

Image: Meats! Last Updated: June 2022 Current Status: Closed “for the summer” in 2022, but yet to reopen. Overview: The small shop, a few doors down from Bistro Lepic on Wisconsin, is an homage to street food from East Asia. With a few exceptions, all the food is skewered and grilled.  It draws on multiple […]

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Simply Banh Mi

Image: Simply Good Banh Mi Last Updated: March 2022 Current Status: Take-out and Delivery only. Must order online. Overview:  The menu here includes the namesake sandwiches, pho, and bowls of rice, salad, or noodles. They have vegan, gluten free, and halal options. You must order ahead of time. They have no way to process payments […]

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Fresh Baguette

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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Chaia

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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