Fried calamari at J&G Steakhouse

Hushpuppies with honey butter at Sou’Wester

Lobster bisque at Restaurant Eve

Spit-roasted baby goat with house-made pita at Komi

Sashimi of fatty tuna, air-shipped from Japan, at Sushi Taro

Veal cheeks with chanterelle-mushroom purée at Zaytinya

Arctic char with raita at the Source

“Begula” lobster at Citronelle

Bacon-crusted halibut at Tallula

Clam chowder with smoked gnocchi at 701

Butter-poached lobster with coconut rice at Volt

Pork confit with jícama slaw at Proof

Oyster pan roast at Cedar

Vermouth-braised veal in vermouth cream at Trummer’s on Main

Grilled double-cut bacon at BLT Steak

Mussels with cider cream at Bistro Bis

Croque madame on house-made brioche at Patowmack Farm

Eggplant Parmesan at 2 Amys

Bulanee, a fried leek pastry, at Faryab

Short-rib hash at Blue Duck Tavern

Mac and cheese with ham and truffle at the Inn at Little Washington

Rack of lamb at Charlie Palmer Steak

Red Thai curry lobster at PassionFish

Palak chaat at Rasika

Shrimp toast at Four Sisters

Barbecue crabs (in summer) at Johnny’s Half Shell

Crab bisque at Ray’s the Steaks

Singapore slaw at Zentan

Turbotin with beurre blanc at Marcel’s

Grilled cheese at Central Michel Richard

Fried chicken at Willow