A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Menu as muse. Last Updated: September 2023 With two relatively inconspicuous locations, Masala Art flies under the radar. Yet, like more than a few neighborhood spots it does deserve broader recognition. The Tenleytown location opened in 2009, when Atul Bhola, the manager at Heritage India, went out on his own with the intent to […]
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Image: No lack of options. Last Updated: September 2023 Overview: As Cleveland Park has rolled over so much of its dining options, Indique remained as a valuable anchor. It occupies a cute two-story space with a small area downstairs and a larger dining room upstairs around an interior atrium. It retains its early idea to […]
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Image: Power Puffs. Overview: There is a trick that restaurants can pull off. With just a few touches and accents they can make you feel removed from the grit of the world outside. Pappe’s interior does this. The high ceiling with draped boldly-colored fabrics and warm lighting set a mood. It doesn’t transport you to […]
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Image: Arrayed at Rania. Last Updated: December 2022 Overview: The setting remains largely the same from when this place was Punjab Grill. The owner is also the same, as are the fine dining touches. The name change matches a menu change. The food remains excellent. It is still fancy Indian, but with playful touches. The […]
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Image: Shrimp Bezule Last Updated: August 2023 Current Status: The Cleveland Park location has closed. A third trimmed-down location in Penn Quarter, Bowls and Rolls, does sit-down and take-out. Overview: Bindaas serves dishes developed by the same chef as the legendary Rasika, though the cooking is more casual, a bit more home-spun. It was first […]
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Image: Lamb Bhuna, Aloo Gobi and hints of the rest of the spread. Last Updated: April 2023 Current Status: Closed. Overview: In the middle of the bustle of U Street, London Curry House is a colorful beacon with IG-ready installations (like the British Phone Booth). It also serves good food that is a take on […]
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Image: Sunchoke Chaat Last Updated: December 2021 Current Status: Open for sit-down. Proof of vaccination required. Take-out and Delivery also available Overview: Daru was slammed from its opening, and that was before people were able to see how good the food is. So, whatever night you can get in we suggest you grab a slot […]
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Image: New art. Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: Indoor and outdoor dining available (though check on outdoor as it cools down). Take-out and delivery also available. Open for lunch (it is after all a Washington power spot) and dinner. Closed Sundays. Overview: Now into its fourth decade of existence, The Bombay Club recently got […]
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