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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: […]
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Image: The location sets the tone. Last Updated: June 2022 Current Status: Open for dine-in service. Overview: A slightly-weathered warmth sets the tone. For years chefs have come and gone, but the Federal Era building alone was enough to draw customers to 1789. The food has remained a classic combination of New American as […]
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Image: Grinder arranged like tectonic plates. Last Updated: 6/13/2020 Current Status: Stachowski’s continues to turn out meals for pick-up and has many market items available. They have also added delivery for some items (though not the dinners). Before Times Review: Last Visited: March 2020 Stachowski’s is one of those marvelously quirky markets that can spring […]
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Image: Tomatoes, grilled onions, melted cheese, Russian, lettuce, and a freshly-opened package of turkey slices. NOTE: Both D.C. locations have now closed Last Visited: February 2020 Booeymonger is a D.C. institution. The original location in Georgetown remains a haunt for locals and students serving up big soft sub rolls stuffed with goodness. The Friendship Heights […]
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Image: Saffron Moules Frites Last Updated: 7/25/21 Current Status: The Sovereign is open for dine-in. Gift Cards – redeemable at all NRG restaurants. Employee Relief Funds and food donation efforts. Before Times Review: Last Visit: February 2020 The Sovereign is part of a local restaurant conglomerate that includes places like Birch & Barley/Churchkey and Bluejacket, […]
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Image: Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday (1953) The week we reviewed a warhorse and added a falafel joint to the dining guide. The first full week of the year saw yet another restaurant opening of note and news that once-buzzed about place is dying in place. Here is the week in review […]
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