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DC Restaurants as a former New Yorker and Chicagoan

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As a foodie, Chicago hands down has the best food and I'd say New York is a close second. To say the least, I've been consistently disappointed with DC food. However, there are some places I enjoy and have delicious food!
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Italian

 
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Good pasta and wine! Nice ambiance.
Osteria Marzano
 
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Tyson's location! Great service and amazing pasta! Recommend Tortelloni Al Pomodoro and the Montepulciano.
North Italia
 
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A family dinner go-to when I was in NY. Nostalgia. Still great in DC too. Who doesn't love family style <3
Carmine's

Japanese

 
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Great food, great service, great drinks!
Genki Izakaya 元気
 
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Jinya!! Thank you to my LA bestie who introduced me. I love it!
JINYA Ramen Bar
 
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So delicious!!
Mecha Noodle Bar

American

 
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Yummy steak! Great service!
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
 
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Yes, this is a club! But, the jerk wings and mac and cheese. Babyyy. That's what I'm really there for each time lol.
The Park at 14th
 
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Upscale artsy happy hour go-to! Great wine, great drinks! Great if you're looking to try new food!
WHINO
 
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Brunch: Get the Blueberry Pancakes!! We add fried chicken on the side.
Unconventional Diner
 
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I come for the cheesy fries, mumbo, nugs, and chicken sandwiches!! We love this spot. So goooood!
Lucky Buns at The Wharf
 
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My favorite restaurant in Old Town. I like flavor!
Blackwall Hitch
 
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Get the scallops!
The Hamilton
 
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The fish tacos!!
Surfside Taco Stand

Southern Comfort

 
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Taste like grandmas!! This location you can only take to go. I get the blackened catfish, the mac and cheese and yams!!
Oohh's & Aahh's
 
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Brunch: Chicken and Blueberry Waffles. If you miss brunch (like we often oversleep and do) Siracha Honey Chicken and Waffles.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Mexican

 
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Obsessed!!! Best Tacos in the area! Recommend the Arabe, Spicy Shroom, and Porque pop. Every location has a different menu.
Taco Bamba
 
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Small plates! But that's okay because you won't be able to stop eating. So good!!
Buena Vida Gastrolounge
 
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Best spicy margaritas! Food is great too.
Rosa Mexicano

Vietnamese

 
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Amazing food!! We keep going back
doi moi

Korean

 
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We love it!! You will have to cook yourself, but they will help you!
Iron Age

Cuban

 
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Empanadas!! Coffee :) and strong frozen drinks! (HH go to)
Colada Shop