Where to eat in DC

pear dessert, linzer tarts YUM

really really awesome elevated indian

AdMo institution. the omakase isn't worth it, but the rooftop is — go for the Sunday drag brunch

not on my try-next list — the critics love it, but it's not calling me

Best salad - high protein, scrumptious

vibey storefront (apparel/shoes) - take a sneakerhead here; AMAZING dessert

Actually stunning dinner, get the feast, TEXTURES

Fuck me up with sushi; GREAT SUSHI, idk where I land on fair pay and the crazy price

I never not have a good time, large, nnot so special feeling for a date great for colleagues

fresh guac being made in front charming not the best mexican but highlights key ingredients good love letter to mexico

superrrrr romantic and cute I could throw up, I imagine a ritzy couple going out here just bc

really interesting food, love it for big friend group gathering (3+)

amazing, love the hotel-restaurant-bar-rooftop complex - it’s a marvel of an organism

really fresh? Ethiopian, just feels clean

HONESTLY RLY GOOD FOR A FAST CASUAL TYPE OF PLACE but not at all amazing indian by far

haven't been yet — THE restaurant on my bucket list to finally hit before i leave DC for Booth. tasting-menu-only, all-inclusive; saving it for the send-off

really really underwhelmed, its all plating

SO FCKING CUTE with florist front - very snazzy, loved the decor, surprisingly lively late at night, obsessed with the florist entrance, loved that everyone spoke spanish, very friendly

Pretty, refined dishes and sophisticated contemporary cooking. Spot-on for a date, with a great wine bar next door. The Eastern Market area is a lovely change of pace.

it’s a vibe but let's not pretend its good sushi. Go for the brunch if you can snag a res

georgetown location is uncomfortably packed but I crave their pitas, love the interesting pastries, always a vibe

solid pho place downtown

CLOSED — reborn as Rye Bunny. disappointing for the hype — all I remember is ordering more bread bc the portions were small and it came out burnt burnt

as a pescatarian only rly want to go if its family style dishes heavy indv. But really really great flavors

great creative cocktails — manager JP runs the program. sexy library vibe. only knock is the location right off M St, not my fav

Dude. The biscuits. Just go for the biscuits. (Wood-fired American tavern from the Le Diplomate group.)

few afghan restaurants around - they do it really well

yes yes yes this is indian done right from restaurant vibe to menu

shockingly good for hotel restaurant

epitome of style over substance but its good style ngl

I like the bento boxes for lunch that’s it

Stephen Starr's Mexico City Mexican, sister to Le Diplomate. Liked it, didn't love it, which is a shame. Great brunch for what it is, and genuinely well spiced. Tucked into a weird corner of Union Market near Karravaan, with a big patio.

overpriced BUT GOOD ethiopian; classed up ethiopian, good for introducing whites

Love the service, elevated atmosphere, disappoints on some execution but EXCELLENT food aesthetics; so underwhelmed and disappointed but ambiance is killer - throw away fancy date

cute neighborhood vibe, solid thai, small portions

avocado toast I actually crave

best salad - high protein - scrumptious shrimp - sucks It m

loveeee the downstairs lounge, fucking gorgeous design

two words. Egg bagels.

honey cake - go here to be interesting

a big ole ugly institution but an INSTITUTION nonetheless

good for nrunch, always packed

good veg tacos!!

cute, feels a little haunted, for a dinner with a grandpa or somethn

convenient location, you could miss it bc its basement level sort of - good moody vibe - for a low effort hangout

overfuckingpriced but gorgeous interior, trying very hard to be french-y

YES GET THE MOQUECE, go with food aventurers, good brunch

get the cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies and shakshuka; their yogurt cup is fucked up good but legit 1k calories be careful

solid pasta place option, moody date night interior

a little bit of a trek but Cleveland Park is so cute, the mezze was great, all done well — love the spreads and the bread, though I've got complicated feelings about going back

they almost died they came back they are an underdog, go if in the neighborhood, DO NOT ORDER online from them - it will take a ridiculous amount of time

too casual for my taste

idk how to describe this other than its VERY "OUI OUI"

I find it it heavy but if I remove my skinny bitch filter, its pretty awesome chinese

why tf are you closed on fridays and saturdays I know it’s a jewish thing but cmon.generous portions, sweet dudes on the kitchen staff, careful not to get too many pickled toppings

not at all good for pescatarian/non-meat eater diet; only filipino place I know; good brunch options

rly disgustingly cute ice cream shop, gives you a reason to go to mt pleasant which is underrated

YES DOSAS

why does every basic bitch love barthelonaaaaaa, answer - its roaming with singles/fuckbois

you would never expect to be blown away but boy does this place do that. Phenom eggs. Just go. If ur party is afraid of georgia ave they are racist but also not super wrong

why oh why did they stop making za'taar pizza. Sigh. Dough is great. DO NOT SKIP THE EMPANADAS

solid pizza nothing special

chain but hear its reallllyyyy good

replaced foxtrot rip - running a similar scam of dainty/trendy font, oferring the basic favs of the girlies

Silk Road theme with good decor, but the room is way too large and never fills up. Service was genuinely questionable: multiple errors, a long wait, a waitress in tears. I don't usually notice that kind of thing, but here I did.

decent HH place, prime location, outdoor setups

great vegan ramen - upstairs has sushi - pretty solid, not memorable

if you like jose andres, in the area, want tapas, meh

carrot cake, why would you eat a full meal here idk

way too small portions but the mezze options are right son

Such cute décor - great date

once an institution, now it’s a little commonplace and lost its shine

really want to go — supposedly the best Indian in DC. contemporary takes, get the pani puri. swapped onto my try-next list over El Secreto de Rosita

insecur emen trying to feel important vibe sue me

neighborhood spot, nothing special but it maintains a senior institutional status in columbia heights

Regional Spanish by Chef Danny Lledó

GREAT VIBES, felt where she lands on price

hated it — cheap interior, bad music. the silken tofu soup was the one redeeming thing

go for the vibes its all so mediocre - style over substance

Stunningly gorgeous decor, feels celebratory. Great date spot.

ppl like this and idgi. The plates are massive and grossed me out. I understand they are doing americana but I get anxious with how much stuff is on the walls

really disappointed given history of chef ogawa - the senile has affected presentation I think

meh ramen but in admo

hated it here but I don’t remember why

they have pupusas. Are they good? No

knowing that this is supposedly where JFK supposedly proposed to jackie is enough, disgustingly packed during the holidays

not memorable - always a little too greasy? A couple of standout items Id go back for at a happy hour

really want to go — new Michelin star, top of my omakase try-next list

been now — LOVE the decor and the floral arrangements by the bathroom, that light, airy theme done right. only gripe: $28 for a greek salad should be illegal

'Makan' = let's eat in Malay, Penang feel

loved the decor — so vibrant and colorful, down to the plates served on thali. Indian street food

heard it's got really great Palestinian food, unassuming spot

wax seal on menus was super cute, omakase for $85 rly a steal, dessert was really cute

solid bar, eligible for HH, ceviche!!

jenny's dream lunch spot, korean/clean girl cava

ngl, not bad at all

CLOSED - Lease ended Jan 2025. Was ELEGANT but formal contemporary (Jenn's least favorite style)

Chef KWAME - institution, know the history if ur a real dcer - top of Jenn's try-next list

good neutral option, parents material

conrad is gorgeous I would go back for the dessert

really cute ice cream place in georgetown with FROYO OPTIONS… that are GOOD

CLOSED - Lease ended Jan 2025. Was classic French, foie gras ew gross

of peter chang fame

ppl with kind of bougie taste wont shut up about it

gorgeous room, but off my try-next list for now — swapped for Daru

Upscale Indian near White House

solid HH place, waste of a façade but great deviled eggs goddamn

used to be zenebechs the name change was weird, they have a tilapia dish tha tmost other ethiopian places don’t so jenny likes (protein gains)

really cute for brunch quick sweet treat pickup on a Sunday morn

hear it’s a RLY good burger

heard its standout for sushi - on Jenn's radar as soft sushi connoisseur

its so cute but never been bc I hear the food is just okay italian and jenny hates italian generally

if you want to feel like your greek grandmother made you dinner

u need to end up here at least once in your 20s and experience the shitty but also be saved by the toast when ur down bad at 2 am

I hated it here idk why