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Washington, DC Travel Guide

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F&W features terrific restaurants from expert chefs like José Andrés, a craft cocktail bar with split personalities and craze-worthy cupcakes. Plus: recipes from top local chefs.


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    • Estadio
    • Fiola
    • District Commons

  • Splurge

    • Bibiana
    • Komi
    • Restaurant Evet

  • Classic

    • Jaleo
    • Tabard Inn

  • Best Value

    • Burger, Tap & Shake
    • Central Michel Richard
    • The Majestic

  • Bakeries

    • Buzz Bakery
    • Georgetown Cupcake

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    • Birch & Barley
    • The Gibson
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Washington, DC Travel Guide: The Jefferson

The Jefferson

After a two-year renovation, the Beaux-Arts landmark hotel reopened with modern glass-roofed atriums and a water-purification system (bottles are sealed onsite). jeffersondc.com

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Washington, DC Restaurants: Burger, Tap & Shake

Editor’s Pick

  Burger, Tap & Shake: Next door to Jeff Tunks’s upscale District Commons is this counter service spot where he features elevated burgers prepared with a proprietary blend of beef brisket and chuck on house-made buns.
Karen Nicolas, Equinox
Best New Chef 2012

Karen Nicolas, Equinox

Why She Won: Because she has transformed the menu at an established DC restaurant by putting a modern spin on classic American dishes. “I like to see how far I can take different flavors,” she says.

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Washington, DC Travel Guide: The Passenger
America’s Best Bars

The Passenger

Veteran bartenders and brothers Derek and Tom Brown run this menuless drink destination divided into two distinct spaces: a raucous saloon with a punk-rock sound track (Tom’s realm) and a quiet cocktail club (Derek’s). passengerdc.com.

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Recipes from Washington, DC Chefs

  • Smoky Paella with Shrimp and Squid

    At Jaleo, his Washington, DC restaurant, José Andrés prepares this satisfying rice dish with lots of seafood.

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    Smoky Paella with Shrimp and Squid
  • Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto

    Top Chef finalist Mike Isabella makes both the silky whole wheat pasta and the simple arugula pesto topping, then finishes the dish with cherry tomatoes.

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    Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto
  • Escarole Salad with Clams and Grilled Corn

    Clams add a delightful briny flavor to this escarole and grilled corn salad from chef Karen Nicolas.

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    Escarole Salad with Clams and Grilled Corn
  • Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew

    José Andrés seasons his crisp chicken and rich lentil stew with smoky Spanish paprika called pimentón.

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    Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew
  • Pan-Fried Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette

    Cathal Armstrong likes to pan-fry the fish fillets, then top them with an intense citrus vinaigrette made from a combination of fresh orange, lemon and lime juices.

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    Pan-Fried Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette
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