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DC for Foodies

2024-02-21 08:38:55

DAUPHINE’S

The variety of restaurants in the nation’s capital is awe-inspiring. Read on for a succulent sampling of DC’s unmatched food scene.

PURE ELEGANCE

These upscale restaurants are the talk of the town.

• Rania: Chetan Shetty rethinks the modern Indian restaurant through dishes like beef short rib with saffron nihari

• Fiola Ristorante & Bar: Dazzling house-made pastas and Italian-inspired seafood from Chef Fabio Trabocchi

• Masseria: Rustic vibes abound with coastal cuisine cooked to perfection by Nicholas Stefanelli

• Cranes: Chef Pepe Moncayo presents a fusion of Japanese and Spanish flavors and a can’t-miss sake lounge

• The Duck & The Peach: Try Chef Katarina Petonito’s dinner party tasting menu and thank us later

GREAT VALUE

Have an unforgettable meal without breaking the bank.

• The Red Hen: Wood-fired Italian dishes, including the famous fennel sausage ragu

• Stellina Pizzeria: Fast-casual neo-Neapolitan pies; almost every item is under $20

• China Chilcano: José Andrés serves a delightful mash-up of Peruvian, Chinese and Japanese flavors

• Sfoglina: Trabocchi elevates pasta dishes with traditional Italian techniques

• Dauphine’s: Chef Kristen Essig cajoles cane butter and other New Orleans-inspired flavors out of a cutting-edge kitchen

ROOFTOP TIME

Treat yourself to a cocktail and a stunning vista.

• Top of the Gate: 360-degree views from The Watergate Hotel

• La Vie: You’ll feel like you’re on the French Riviera, but you’ll be at The Wharf

• Officina: Stefanelli goes casual with a three-story market-restaurant-bar hybrid on the water

• VUE: Get bottle service and a spectacular view of the Washington Monument

• The Rooftop At The Graham: Georgetown sprawls below you as you enjoy a craft cocktail and the chorizo and chimichurri flatbread

BIPOC & WOMEN-OWNED

The city’s diversity shines through its wealth of minority-run and female-led businesses.

• Ben’s Chili Bowl: The U Street landmark serves the world famous, only-in-DC half-smokes

• Fava Pot: Chef Dina Daniels delights with Egyptian-style beef pies and lentil-rice-pasta bowls

• Here’s the Scoop: More than 20 ice cream flavors, milkshakes, cakes, pies and cookies from Karin Sellers

• The Park at 14th: Weekends bring unlimited brunch and bottomless mimosas

• Uncle Chip’s: Shannon Boyle’s bakery/sandwich shop bursts with flavors just north of the U.S. Capitol

JUST A TASTE

FOR MORE ON INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED RESTAURANTS IN DC, VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG/FOOD