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Image: See me, eel me, eat me. Last Updated: April 2026 Overview: The premise of Sushi Sato might raise an eyebrow or maybe even provoke a full guffaw. All you can eat sushi sounds like an invitation to gluttony or maybe a reckless dare made between teenage boys. Put aside your skepticism. The unspoken trick […]
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Image: Meat and three. Last Updated: December 2025 Overview: With very little fanfare, H Street got a three-fer. A restaurant doing really good South Asian dishes, and Mediterranean dishes, and a zero-proof cocktail program. Lazizi Halal Cuisine comes from the former owner of community-minded Sakina Grill, who appears to have bounced back from post-covid era […]
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Image: Individually packaged, good for a group. Last Updated: December 2025 Overview: Open Crumb moved from its original location in Anacostia to H Street. From its new location, it continues to do a great take-out-friendly West African. The cooking is done from scratch. As Chef Peter Opare told WCP about the approach for the first […]
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Image: ‘lette it cook. Last Updated: October 2025 Overview: The cozy spot on H Street has adapted to keep going. In winter, it continues the Swiss-centered menu including one of the few (only?) places around here where you can get raclette. For the past couple years, they have made a switch to a steak frites […]
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Image: Spud sandwich. Last Updated: June 2025 Overview: The team behind the brilliant Daru opened Tapori a few blocks away. At Tapori, they apply their creative approach to street food with additional emphasis on the cocktail program. It is worth a trip to sample the goods, and if you live in the neighborhood, congratulations. You […]
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Image: Winner, winner. Last Updated: April 2025 Overview: Maketto is unique. It is also such a great neighborhood spot that it seems like nearly everyone would like to go. It is a place to hang out, a place to gather, and a place to eat very serious food. It is pan-Asian in approach with the […]
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Image: Half Smoke Last Updated: January 2024 Overview: Ben’s Chili Bowl serves a classic D.C. half-smoke with chili. Other hot dogs are also available, including turkey dogs. They come with chips, but you can add fries (with chili or not). There are those that say the place deserves more recognition for its place in history […]
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Image: Spreads Last Updated: March 2024 (Closed April 7, 2024) Overview: There are restaurants that exist for its neighborhood. They do food that could justify broader acclaim and recognition. They could try to gain a wider customer base, but they are happy to do good food for those who live nearby. It is often a […]
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