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Image: Spread of good stuff. Last Updated: August 2023 Overview: Atxondo is tucked away on an inconspicuous stretch of 14th Street on the south side of 16th Street Heights. The space is bright, simple, and friendly to those that may wander in. The food comes from Rufino Bautista, who previously worked the kitchens at Estadio […]
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Image: Khinkali. Dill with it. Last Updated: March 2023 Overview: Tabla serves Georgian comfort food like big chewy meat-filled soup dumplings and flatbread vessels of melted cheese with other toppings in a casual setting. If that is what you are looking for, then we suggest going. Or even if it is not what you are […]
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Image: Brisket and Rings. Last Updated: June 2022 Current Status: Open for dine-in, with indoor, outdoor and bar seating. Take-out and Delivery also available, as well as a walk-up bar to go. Overview: The star of the show here is a pepper and salt rubbed brisket cooked for 12+ hours over hard and fruit wood. […]
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Image: Buns, Bird, Slaw Last Updated: April 2022 Current Status: Open for Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery. Brunch. Overview: In a diner-esque setting, the kitchen slings fried chicken in deep orange hues. Conceived as an ode to the dish, this spot sings. Honey works its way into the standard version with a dusting and also a […]
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Image: Lobster Ginger-Scallion Guksu Last Updated: August 2022 Current Status: They announced they are closing August 21, 2022. One glimmer of hope is that reservations booked up completely for their last week. Overview: In the cozy spot on Upshur, familiar to many in D.C.’s food-focused community, Caleb Jang is doing a very serious take on […]
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Image: Big pieces of pork in Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Last Updated: March 2022 Current Status: Dine-in and Take-out options. They are open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner (5:00 to 9:00) and also Saturday for lunch (12:00 to 2:30). Overview: Menya Hosaki does ramen. With the exception of a very good version of Karaage (pieces of […]
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Image: Nichelle (marinated eggplant, mozzarella, pesto, tomato cream, arugula). Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Open for take-out Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 – 2:30; Saturday – Sunday: 8:30 – 3:30. They have a few seats outside. Overview: The artist in residence in this studio is Chef Danielle Harris (aka Chef DMH). The little store front […]
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Image: The Not-So-Secret Garden Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status: The two-story wine bar and backyard garden in Park View is open for dine-in. Reservations strongly recommended for the time being. Wine shop, cheese and charcuterie also available to go. Overview: St. Vincent was hatched as an idea in 2018 by two long-time D.C. bartenders […]
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