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The Cost of Dining Out in DC Is Too Damn High, Thanks to a New Law

Staff should be fairly compensated — but diners deserve transparent pricing, too

Plate of spaghetti with sauce from Tonari in D.C. that's inspired by "The Bear"

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This DC Restaurant Is Offering a Menu Inspired by “The Bear”

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The Best Chicken Parm You’ll Ever Make Is Ready in 8 Minutes

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DC’s 10 Best New Restaurants: Candy Cocktails to Peking Duck

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DC’s Top Chefs on the Condiments to Keep in Your Desk

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Restaurants & Bars

Our Top DC Happy Hours for Every Night of the Week

Where to eat and drink on the cheap, from dive bars to Michelin faves

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How to Make Gougères, the Cheesy Bites That Look Basic But Taste Incredible

A choux-centric recipe from DC chef Kene Izegbu

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DC’s Going to Be Way Too Hot This Weekend. Here’s Where to Cool Off.

We’re going underground

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How to Make DC’s Favorite Smashburger at Home

It comes with an herbal, anise-heavy, housemade Thousand Island

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The 12 Best Bars in DC, According to Bartenders

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The 12 Best Bars in DC, According to Bartenders

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DC’s Best New Restaurants Include Its Next Michelin-Starred Spot

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This Burger Recipe Is a Michelin-Approved Take on the Big Mac

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DC’s 6 Best Sushi Restaurants, From the Michelin-Starred to the Karaoke King

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Here Are the 5 Best Family-Friendly Breweries in DC

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Splurge on Wagyu Noodles and More at DC’s 7 Best Ramen Bars

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The Orange Crush Is DC’s Unofficial Summer Cocktail — Here’s How to Make It at Home

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Follow This Recipe for the Best Grilled Cheese You’ve Ever Had

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This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Is the Perfect Summer Meal

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You’ll Find a New Favorite Patio at One of DC’s Newest Restaurants

Dishes from the brunch menu at Anju, one of our favorite brunch restaurants in Washington, D.C.

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The 8 Best Brunch Spots in DC, From Bottomless Drinks to Buffets

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