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Image: Nichelle (marinated eggplant, mozzarella, pesto, tomato cream, arugula). Last Updated: May 2024 Overview: The artist in residence in this studio is Chef Danielle Harris (aka Chef DMH). The little store front serves pastries and breakfast goodies before 11:00. Then they switch over to sandwiches made with her schiacciata, akin to focaccia, and in-house condiments […]
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Image: Pernilicious. Last Updated: January 2026 Overview: A bit like the little engine that could, Qui Qui just keeps moving forward, increasing in renown as it does. The festive, bright corner spot in Park View packs them in with big portions of Puerto Rican favorites. It is a great place to satisfy your plantain-based cravings […]
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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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Image: Nasi Lemak take-out. Last Updated: March 2025 Makan closed in February 2025 Overview: Makan has a great location on the corner of 11th and Park in Columbia Heights with big windows on two sides that can open to the street. It also occupies a niche in the D.C. dining world with its focus on […]
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Image: Jerk Chicken Last Updated: 8/18/20 Current Status: The small, bright-yellow storefront on Georgia Avenue currently has no seating, but there is a counter holding trays of stews, veggies, and a bunch of jerk chicken. The place prides itself on vegetarian options. The jerk chicken has a little kick but much more on the enjoyable […]
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Image: Eunice Gayson and Sean Connery, 1962 It was a slow week on the site as we did some internal housecleaning. There was some news in the D.C. dining world – some of it sad some of it hopeful. Fireworks season reached peak yesterday. Cicadas are coming! Sad: Yesterday we re-tweeted a post from DC […]
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Image: Egg, Bacon, Cheese and Honey Updated: November 2025 Current Status: The beloved bagel shop somehow came out of the pandemic with another more locations. They are open for counter service. Gift Cards Summary: Cuisine: Breakfast/Bakery Locations: Petworth: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 Georgetown: 3428 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 Barrack’s Row: […]
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Image: Cauliflower and Scallop Curry Last Updated: 6/5/2020 Current Status: Pom Pom has transformed itself into Seco Wine, selling bottles, pantry items and some prepared foods. You can either do pick-up or delivery (for free). The windows of operation are Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. You can get prepared theme […]
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