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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: The board of fare. Last Updated: May 2024 Overview: Masala Story fits in the category of a neighborhood place punching above its weight. It is far from fancy with picnic tables and counter services, but the food is done with care and can sneak in a good surprise. On our visit it was the […]
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Image: Sardinian Dumplings. Last Updated: April 2024 Overview: Masseria established itself as an oasis in the grit of the old Union Market. In the intervening years, the grit has been claimed by growth. One side of the open-air courtyard is now dominated by a high-rise structure. Nonetheless, there is still an Alice-in-Wonderland feeling as you […]
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Image: Pasta with lots of goodies included. Last Updated: March 2024 NOTE: Morgana closed in March 2024. Overview: You might hear “buonasera” more than once as you enter Morgana. The project of three Italians who make you feel like you are stepping into Lonely Planet-recommended spot in Rome. The menu is heavy on snacks and […]
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Image: Order everything that sounds good. Last Updated: June 2023 Overview: Going on four decades as a mainstay of Adams Morgan, Perry’s has been known for three things, its great rooftop area (despite the precarious stairs), drag brunches, and reliably good sushi. Now, there is a fourth thing. It has an expanded and exciting menu […]
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Image: Ceviche of your dreams. Last Updated: June 2022 Current Status: Open for Dine-in, with indoor and outdoor (covered) seating. Since opening they have added reservations. Since Tom put them at the top of his Spring Dining Guide, reservations are essentially required. Google says they do take-out and delivery, The Post says take-out only, but […]
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Image: Not grandma’s eggplant parm. Last Updated: February 2024 Current Status: Closed permanently in February 2024. Overview: Quattro Osteria occupies a three-sided space in where Florida crosses Sixth in Shaw. The neighborhood would suggest a simple pasta joint, but Quattro is going more serious. With some dishes, it can even border on the precious, especially […]
Read MoreLast Updated: 6/13/2020 Current Status: The excellent bar with very good food has expanded its offerings during the ‘Rona times. The patio is now open for sit-down service Wednesday – Sunday, 5 pm – 9 pm. They have partnered with Matt Crowley, formerly of Spoken English, to do a sandwich shop and more – including […]
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