Rasika is best Indian I’ve had in DC, hands down (Zagat agrees). Make sure you make a reservation if you’re interested—you’ll be waiting forever if you just decide to pop in. Please please please for the love of all that is holy, make sure you order a Chaat (I dream about the spinach one to this day).
Read MoreIf you want to stay in a B&B but you don’t want to pay as much or be as far removed as the American Guest House, pick Embassy Circle Guest House. It’s cheaper, closer, and still really cozy and oozing charm.
Read MoreFounding Farmers was the spot I brought basically everyone when they came to visit me. My family even had Thanksgiving here (three words: gravy. injected. turkey). Everything is sourced from local farms (see what they did there?) and it just consistently delivers. Great cocktail program here, too.
Read MoreI think I went to Baked & Wired every Saturday for four months straight. It’s in Georgetown, it’s roll-your-eyes-back-good, and if your name is Kate and you get the dirty chai, they write “dirty Kate” on your cup so, you know, how could you not like this place?
Read MoreOk, yeah, so, the Well Dressed Burrito is literally a hole...in a wall...in an alley...but don’t let that scare you. This place is NOT messing around. Get the Nacho Supreme, you’re welcome.
Read MoreI’m all about Compass Rose. It’s in a row house, and so cozy—the ambiance is amazing and the back is even tricked out with a tent. The best way I can describe the food is international—it’s really whatever it feels like, and it’s all good. The khachapuri, besides begging to have its picture taken, is really phenomenal, and the Korean shortribs have made me weep.
Read MoreI don’t think I need to explain this one. Go to District Doughnut, get a half dozen and, whatever you do, make sure that you try the dulce de leche.
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