Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, D.C.
”Since 1958, Ben’s Chili Bowl, a survivor of historic riots and economic depression, has satisfied fans with irresistible hot dogs...” More
Ceiba
Washington, D.C.
”At this multiroom restaurant, chef-owner Jeff Tunks offers spirited Latin American dishes and refreshing cocktails. (Tunks’s most recently opened place...” More
CityZen
Washington, D.C.
”Go to a restaurant with an F&W Best New Chef in the kitchen, and you’ll likely find a great wine...” More
Komi
Washington, D.C.
”ohnny Monis was only 24 when he opened this small, austere restaurant in 2003. He quickly attracted a cult following...” More
Rasika
Washington, D.C.
”Chef Vikram Sunderam of Washington, DC’s Rasika uses rare spices to create phenomenal dishes...” More
Zaytinya
Washington, D.C.
”Across from the National Portrait Gallery, which is due to reopen in July, and in the trendy Penn Quarter, Zaytinya...” More
1789 Restaurant
Washington, D.C.
”...or sample Virginia vintages among the Americana at 1789 Restaurant....” More
Blue Duck Tavern
Washington, DC
”With its showpiece Molteni range (the first in DC) and sleek Tony Chi-designed interiors, this restaurant in the Park Hyatt...” More
Brasserie Beck
Washington, DC, DC
”Consider it the evolution of bistro food, with great beer, too: Authentic Belgian restaurants are opening all over. NYC’s Resto...” More
Busboys and Poets
Washington, D.C.
”Busboys and Poets, is a café, performance space, and bookstore to a diverse clientele that favors the individual pizzas and...” More
Café 15
Washington, D.C.
”It's not every day that a Michelin three-starred chef waltzes into an American city to launch an ambitious restaurant, so...” More
Café Saint-Ex
Washington, D.C.
”Local-farm champion Barton Seaver’s Café Saint-Ex is packed night and day for such specialties as fried green tomato BLT’s....” More
Cantina Marina
Washington, D.C.
”America's Gulf Coast influences much of this supercasual menu, built around satisfying oyster po'boys, crisp catfish tacos and chicken-fried steak...” More
Central
Washington, DC
”Maupillier puts both American and French classics, like cassoulet and fried chicken, on the menu. The bar scene is one...” More
Central Michel Richard
Washington, D.C.
”Superstar chef Michel Richard is known for ingenious French presentations at his flagship Citronelle, but the focus at his more...” More
Commonwealth
Washington , D.C.
”This DC pub has British beers and snacks like Scotch eggs wrapped...” More
Cork Wine Bar
Washington, D.C.
”. Small plates by chef Ron Tanaka, formerly of CityZen, are just as thoughtful: For instance, he cures trout overnight...” More
Crème
Washington, D.C.
”On Sundays, the brunch crowd hits Crème for chef Terrell Danley’s nouveau-soul cooking: think crispy fried chicken on fluffy Belgian...” More
Diner
Washington, D.C.
”Buttered pasta is served alongside seared salmon at the highbrow-lowbrow Diner....” More
Dino
Washington, DC
”The 250-bottle list has top Italian producers like Marcarini....” More
Equinox
Washington, D.C.
”But Gray's robust, flavorful food rises above its dated surroundings. Dishes like pan-roasted Chesapeake oysters in a buttery caper-and-pineapple meunière...” More
Etete
Washington, D.C.
”Owned by two brothers, Etete wins in a crowded field of Ethiopian restaurants; try the chicken with fresh ginger and...” More
Georgia Brown's
Washington, D.C.
”This Southern treat tastes as sinful as it sounds. Line up for crispy turkeys on the Thanksgiving buffet at Georgia...” More
Hank's Oyster Bar
Washington, DC
”At this tiny Dupont Circle spot, chef Jamie Leeds serves a daily changing menu of fantastic, unpretentious Chesapeake Bay seafood...” More
IndeBleu
Washington, D.C.
”José Andrés—among the first to recognize the neighborhood's potential—has been followed by a stylish French-Indian lounge...” More
Lebanese Taverna
Washington, D.C.
”At Lebanese Taverna, a few blocks from the National Zoo, the mezes—kibbe (meatballs) and chicken kebabs—are perfect finger foods....” More
Le Paradou
Washington, D.C.
”Beneath a ceiling sparkling with tiny faux stars, beautiful dishes emphasize old-fashioned French flavors using a modern, light touch. ...” More
Love Café
Washington, D.C.
”Browse at Candida's, an international bookstore with a terrific kids' section, and catch the 'buzz balls' (cream puffs in exotic...” More
Makoto
Washington, D.C.
”The focus is the dishes of Japanese kaiseki, but Okamura's sushi is just as exquisite....” More
Minibar at Café Atlántico
Washington, D.C.
”His burgeoning empire began, naturally enough, with the small-plate food of his native Spain. In 1993 he reimagined tapas at...” More
Notti Bianche
Washington, D.C.
”Dishes such as red chard–and–chicken liver crostini and diver scallops with chestnut purée and red-wine sauce are unbeatable....” More
Obelisk
Washington, DC
”Obelisk, launched in 1987, was one of DC’s first fine-dining restaurants with a casual atmosphere; white-tablecloth food without the white...” More
Old Ebbitt Grill
Washington, D.C.
”I’ve been going to Washington since I was a child, and all the memorials are...” More
Palena
Washington, D.C.
”Palena is actually two restaurants in one: in the boisterous front room, house-made hot dogs and a much-lauded burger are...” More
Pizzeria Paradiso
Washington, D.C.
”The wood-burning oven will turn out Neapolitan-style blistered pies with a long list of toppings, from the classics to bottarga...” More
Proof
Washington, D.C.
”For a guy with a jet-black mohawk and skateboarding sneakers, Proof’s wine director, Sebastian Zutant, is on surprisingly familiar terms...” More
Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company
Washington, D.C.
”Go to Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company for baby back ribs and pulled-chicken sandwiches. Warning: You'll leave smelling as if...” More
The Source
Washington, D.C.
”Wolfgang Puck's tri-level restaurant serves iconic dishes like grilled pizza. ...” More
Sparky's Espresso Café
Washington, D.C.
”The café looks like a postcard of a fifties diner (red pleather booths, checkerboard floors). On weekend nights, fledgling rock...” More
Spy City Café
Washington, D.C.
”The Spy City Café is the best place to eat within walking distance of the Mall....” More
Sushi-Ko
Washington, D.C.
”The wine list at this excellent DC restaurant is now 90 percent Burgundy....” More
Sushi Taro
Washington, D.C.
”Though hard to find this second-floor, Dupont-Circle treat, the delectable sushi is a treasure worth the hunt. The lively space...” More
Thai Tanic
Washington, D.C.
”The wall-sized mural of cavorting dolphins and goldfish is so kitschy it's cool; the rest of the joint is Caribbean...” More
Viridian
Washington, D.C.
”At Viridian (1515 14th St. NW; 202/234-1400; dinner for two $64), MidCity’s most sophisticated restaurant, Antonio Burrell also buys locally...” More
Zola
Washington, D.C.
”I ate delicious asparagus and lump crab in lemongrass hollandaise and listened to the chef, Frank Morales, tell funny stories...” More
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