Oyamel
José Andrés's casual ode to Mexico City, Oyamel can feel a little big box-y, but proves worth the bustling mall atmosphere when the bright, crisp plates of ceviche and soft,…
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Old Ebbitt Grill
Though the Old Ebbitt Grill just opened in its current iteration in 1983, it's been a Washington, D.C. institution since 1856 when innkeeper William Ebbitt opened his boarding house. Here presidents…
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Iron Gate
In an old carriage house beneath a stone mansion in Dupont Circle is Iron Gate, a restaurant recently revived from an indefinite hiatus. Opened in 1923 as an inn, the Iron…
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Daikaya
Daikaya is first and foremost about ramen. The bar scene may be secondary, but it's a fantastic accompaniment to the giant bowls of steaming noodles, plates of seaweed-wrapped rice balls and…
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Bourbon Steak
This Four Seasons and Michael Mina steakhouse is one of the most plush and refined in the District. Its old school, cigar-and-scotch sensibilities are well balanced with a new school streak…
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Bar Pilar
At first glance, Bar Pilar might seem like a regular neighborhood pub, but after a few moments at the bar or in the nook under the stairs, it's clear that…
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The Best Places to Drink Wine in Washington, D.C.
When Michelin anointed Washington, D.C. as a worthwhile dining destination in 2016, the local food set wondered what had taken so long. True, the city was once a culinary wasteland…
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The Best Dive Bars in Washington, D.C.
Despite the seas of suits, ties and lady pantsuits, the District still loves a down-and-dirty dive with crappy bar food, a jukebox and cheap drinks. From basement lounges to seedy…
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Madam’s Organ
A play on the name of the bar's neighborhood, Adams Morgan, Madam's Organ is a D.C. institution welcoming in misfits, musicians, punks and artists for over two decades. While the food and…
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The Best Craft Cocktail Bars in Washington, D.C.
One of America's most creative cocktail cities, Washington, D.C's scene is still small and insider-y, but it's growing every year. From whiskey bars to sherry bars to meccas of molecular…
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