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La Puerta Verde (4.73) - we ordered the
Mole Verde con Pollo ($20) - roasted chicken breast on top of a green pepita mole, with grilled onions and cactus salad served with cilantro rice and vegetarian black beans. The mole was very subtle in spice and added a luxurious element to the tender chicken, creating a very comforting dish...
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| La Puerta Verde: Tacos |
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Bresca (4.65) - With honeycomb, bee, pollen, and honey accents from the decor to the menu, Chef Ryan Ratino's avant-garde, French influenced cooking and modern cocktails shine in this playful bistro...
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| Bresca: Sea Urchin Linguini |
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Joselito Casa de Comidas (4.65) - The quality of ingredients and authenticity of first-class hospitality really shine through to set Joselito apart in the crowd...
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| Joselito: Habas con Chocos |
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Kith & Kin (4.43) - I enjoyed the vegetarian option called
Mushroom Forest that included a mushroom spread with charred eggplant dip topped with roasted and pickled mushrooms, and served with crispy msmen - a flaky Moroccan flat bread made with flour, semolina, olive oil, and butter. This dish was deceptively filling, super earthy with loads of umami, and paired great with a glass of white blend wine...
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| Kith & Kin: Mushroom Forest |
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Ana at District Winery (4.38) - I was very impressed with Ana at District Winery and kept remarking how we must return to try the other menu items, and moreover to sample more of the wine offerings. I am so thrilled to have a local winery so close by...
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| Ana at District Winery: Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod |
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Centrolina (4.38) - Overall, the dishes were very traditional regional Italian fare. Service was friendly and each dish came out expertly timed...
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| Centrolina: Burrata |
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Sushi Hachi (4.18) - Sushi Hachi uses the freshest ingredients to create sushi as it was meant to be and features an 8 course omakase (chef's choice) meal for $65...
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| Sushi Hachi: Sashimi Plate |
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Maketto (4.18) - we shared the
Maketto Fried Chicken. It had a sweet honey glaze and the meat was juicy and tender. Served with freshly toasted baguette, this dish was lovely...
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| Maketto: Maketto Fried Chicken |
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Arroz (4.18) - Overall, I loved the Spanish/Moroccan ingredients used in the dishes. Service was excellent; very attentive and accommodating. Though the restaurant is in a hotel, the cuisine is much more eclectic than typical hotel offerings, which I very much appreciated...
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| Arroz: Foie Gras Parfait |
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Woodward Table (4.18) - Offering a classic DC Steakhouse/hotel restaurant vibe, Woodward Table highlights local ingredients in an elegant manner that is suitable for a casual date night or celebratory event...
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