St. James

Image: A full table. Last Updated: December 2022 Current Status: Dine-in service.  Take-out and delivery also available. Overview: The details add up to an impressive whole at St. James.  From the name, to the space, to the menu, to the beverage program, it appears as if each element was thought through, then pieced together to […]

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Dukem

Image: Platter of Veggies. Last Updated: October 2022 Current Status: Open for sit-down and carry out seven days a week. Overview:   Dukem remains reliably good.  The long-time stalwart of Ethiopian dining has a menu anchored by classics, spicy meats and fresh servings of lentils, potatoes and other vegetable options. The tibs, cubes of sauteed […]

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London Curry House

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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El Secreto de Rosita

Image: Pescado a Lo Macho Last Updated: January 2022 Current Status: They are open for dine-in service (though no link for take-out or delivery, it might be available).  Weather permitting, they may have outdoor seating. Overview: The large room with lots of ornamentation sets the scene for dishes from South America, primarily Peru.  The long […]

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Izakaya Seki

Image: Sashimi Last Updated: December 2021 Current Status: Dine-in: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm – 9pm. Reservations (and masks) are required. Also open for take-out: Tuesday-Saturday for lunch (11-2) and dinner (5-8:30). Overview: Izakaya Seki resides in a converted two-story house a block north of the U Street bustle where it is an oasis in more ways than […]

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Henry’s Soul Cafe

Image: Fried Chicken, Greens, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and a hint of Cornbread. Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status:  Open for take-out, and you can order ahead.  They have a couple seats outside, if you can’t wait.  Note that they close on the early side. Overview:  Inconspicuous on the Dupont side of a block that […]

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Taqueria Xochi

Last Updated: June 2021 Current Status: This tiny spot next to Service Bar on U Street started doing only take-out and delivery.  They are sticking with that model for now. It began with the laying off of talent. Chef Teresa Padilla worked in José Andrés’s restaurants, including China Chilcano and “took advantage” of last year’s […]

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Charcoal Town Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Kefta Platter, wrapped chicken sandwich and grape leaves Last Updated: 5/30/2020 Current Status:  As of Saturday, May 30, they are reopen for dine-in service on their small patio, plus take-out and delivery.  Hours: 12-10pm daily. Before Times Review: Last Visit: November 2019 The space is a modest converted rowhouse, requiring a few steps down […]

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