A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Upward. Last Updated: July 2025 Overview: Chef Michael Rafidi first branched out from the legendary Albi with the café Yellow. La’ Shukran pushes in a new direction. Like Yellow’s mix of Levantine flavors with French pastries, the menu here is an intentional mixing of sources and traditions. The cooking is more playful than the […]
Read More
Image: Orange you glad? Last Updated: May 2025 Overview: Located across the alley from Maydan and another installment of charm and energy in Rose Previte’s small empire that started with Compass Rose, Medina is primarily a bar where the food is Middle Eastern and North African, the drinks are fun, and the setting is sexy. […]
Read More
Image: Shrimp with a Chicken in the background. Last Updated: November 2023 Overview: Before you get to the dining room at Vera, you pass the large bar area on the first floor and take stairs to the second floor, where you pass a lounge-like space with low tables and couches, all with music to match. […]
Read More
Image: Old picture, fresh tastes. Last Updated: October 2025 Overview NOTE: Both the D.C. locations of Shouk have closed. Shouk is a fast casual spot with two locations in D.C. (the third spot at Union Market is closing at the end of October 2023, there is also a spot in Rockville) that does bowls and […]
Read More
Image: No longer the namesake. Last Updated: June 2023 Overview: NOTE: In June 2023, they announced a name change to Gemini. A few years back, the legendary Michelin-starred restaurant Komi took a break from fine-dining and did a pop-up of vegetarian cuisine. It was a hit, but eventually Komi returned to its fancy, tasting menu […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
Image: Loaded Up. Last Updated: September 2022 Current Status: The Adams Morgan location is open with outdoor seating. Take-out and delivery available. Overview: Amsterdam Falafel does essentially three things: falafel, chicken shawarma, and fries. It does them well and during most hours it is available to feed your cravings. Pre-covid it had a legendary toppings bar […]
Read More
Image: Hummus and Chicken and other good things. Last Updated: August 2022 Current Status: Downtown location is open from 10:30 – 4:00, Mon-Fri. The Chinatown location closed as of 26 August and they have backed out of plans to open in Bethesda. Overview: We are pretty sure troubadours have written ballads to commemorate the hummus […]
Read More