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: February 2026 Overview: Tucked away in the residential streets of Georgetown, Apéro’s charm gives off a glow that can be seen a few blocks away.  It manages to be many things to many people while maintaining its singular identity.  The wine list is tremendous, reflective of the […]

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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 2025 Overview: Fresh Baguette started in Maryland with spots now in Bethesda and Rockville.  A couple years ago they planted a flag in Georgetown.  Then they took off!  As the name implies it is French-style bakery big on bread and croissants.  They also have Viennese pastries, sandwiches, and tartines.  […]

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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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Porchetta District

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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Lutèce

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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