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Chew on This: Which Restaurant Recipes Should We Track Down?

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By Kate Nerenberg   Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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The zucchini starter (complimentary) at Il Mulino. It is wonderful!

Posted by: Kathy, Nov 03, 2009 01:10:27 PM

Definitely the spinach starter from Rasika. Had it for the first time last night and I’m dreaming of it.

Posted by: John, Nov 03, 2009 01:08:15 PM

Georgia Brown’s shrimp and grits.

Posted by: Sheila, Jun 23, 2009 01:17:44 PM

The wonderful risotto with lobster at Teatro Goldoni....I would kill for the original recipe

Posted by: gina, May 28, 2009 08:24:11 PM

Tuna Ceviche w/coconut milk and avocado from Cafe Atlantico. hands down. amazing.

Posted by: Emilia, May 28, 2009 09:05:37 AM

the potato salad at Eastern Market’s Market Lunch is the best in town. I would LOVE the recipe!

Posted by: Rosanne, May 27, 2009 08:39:02 AM

the vegan chocolate chip cookies from sticky fingers bakery

Posted by: steph, May 26, 2009 12:22:13 PM

Artie’s and Coastal Flats’ crabcake sandwich and Sette Bello’s pumpkin mezzalune ravioli with sage and amaretti cookies.

Posted by: Jill, May 26, 2009 10:26:43 AM

The stuffed dates from Komi!!!

Posted by: clay, May 26, 2009 06:07:46 AM

Beef tartar from 1781, salty oat cookie from Teaism, Endive Salad and/or Moroccan Seared Tuna from Bistro Evo. Thank you!

Posted by: Jelena, May 25, 2009 10:52:38 AM

OH MAN. I second the salsa from Cactus Cantina!!! Best in town!!!

Posted by: Mike, May 25, 2009 08:36:26 AM

The salsa from Cactus Cantina!

Posted by: Travis, May 24, 2009 11:33:27 AM

The roast chicken at Mike’s American - it’s to die for.

Posted by: Sam, May 22, 2009 11:04:26 AM

Beef brisket at Old Glory

Posted by: smc, May 22, 2009 11:01:12 AM

I absolutely second the gnocchi with duck dish from 1905. Also, the sauteed mushrooms from Creme--I can never quite get them right.

Posted by: Kate, May 22, 2009 10:41:48 AM

Maybe instead of tracking down the exact recipe you could work with area chefs to get a make at home version. So often, restaurant chefs are masters at techniques that the average home chef (myself included) can’t master. Besides, D.C. chefs have access to ingredients and equipment that again, the average home chef does not.

Posted by: K in DC, May 22, 2009 09:24:25 AM

The bacon and cheese frittata from Menus catering.

Posted by: Kris, May 22, 2009 07:27:43 AM

Best Bun’s bread.

Posted by: N, May 22, 2009 04:53:24 AM

French Onion Soup from Central

Posted by: Sam, May 21, 2009 01:23:22 PM

Teaism’s cold broccoli salad

Posted by: JD, May 21, 2009 10:20:18 AM

Apple pie cheesecake @ Black Salt for sure!!

Posted by: Tom, May 21, 2009 05:59:45 AM

Yogurt dessery from Zaytinya

Posted by: Beth, May 20, 2009 08:32:25 PM

Ive had BGR The Burger Joint’s veggie burger and I’ve tried to recreate it with no luck. Think they’ll let it out for you?

Posted by: vegmamma, May 20, 2009 05:17:21 PM

Black Salt’s carmel applepie cheesecake

Posted by: molly, May 20, 2009 01:24:51 PM

The Crap Soufflee at Ollie’s Trolley

Posted by: Jerry, May 20, 2009 12:31:03 PM

Komi’s mascarpone-stuffed dates, please!

Posted by: Logan Circle, May 20, 2009 08:13:41 AM

Pecan Pie from Bar Pilar.

Posted by: DC White, May 20, 2009 07:26:52 AM

Crab bisque from Ray’s the Steaks!

Posted by: Dave, May 20, 2009 07:09:13 AM

Vidalia’s onion spread (that they serve you with the bread) and their Smoked Papardelle Pasta. Man alive, it is the best!

Posted by: Bill, May 20, 2009 07:06:16 AM

Rustico’s Roasted Amish chicken...that honey sauce is just amazing.

Posted by: Matt, May 20, 2009 07:03:36 AM

Definitely the crispy spinach fro Rasika!

Posted by: Beth, May 20, 2009 06:55:34 AM

Crispy spinach from Rasika

Posted by: R, May 20, 2009 06:26:18 AM

Olive oil ice cream from Ristorante Tosca.

Posted by: Arlene, May 20, 2009 06:11:51 AM

I second the palak chaat and black cod!

Posted by: Sheba, May 20, 2009 06:09:20 AM

I have been wanting to know how Sweetwater/Coastal Flats/etc make their brown butter sauce.

I also LOVE Chef Geoff’s calamari and Jackson’s Two Cool Dips (primarily the queso one). Any of these recipes would be great!!

Posted by: michelle, May 19, 2009 07:09:25 PM

The veal ravioli at Tosca is my favorite pasta anywhere. I live in NYC and when I’m down in DC I have to go to Tosca for a pasta fix. Better than any ravioli you’ll find in NYC.

Posted by: James D, May 19, 2009 06:58:14 PM

The veal ravioli and/or the rabbit ragout with carrot pappardelle from Tosca.

Posted by: Andrea, May 19, 2009 05:46:54 PM

The sablefish from Proof!

Posted by: Beth, May 19, 2009 04:25:02 PM

chunky Portuguese salad at nando’s

Posted by: dan, May 19, 2009 04:06:00 PM

My favorite restaurant dish that I’ve tried to recreate at home is the sweet potatoes with miso glaze at Teaism. Sadly I can never get the glaze just right.

Posted by: Leah, May 19, 2009 03:00:26 PM

I adore Iron Gate’s Brioche Bread Pudding. It’s fantastic and I would love to have the recipe.

Posted by: Teia Blackshear Collier, May 19, 2009 02:49:06 PM

Pumpkin Empanadas at DC Noodles

Posted by: Christy, May 19, 2009 02:48:17 PM

Rasika’s palak chaat and the black cod

Posted by: Naomi, May 19, 2009 02:29:52 PM

Rasika’s palak chaat and the black cod

Posted by: Naomi, May 19, 2009 02:28:33 PM

The skate from Ardeo

Posted by: rachels, May 19, 2009 02:28:23 PM

The duck confit with gnocchi and arugula from 1905!

Posted by: FrenchTwistDC, May 19, 2009 02:22:27 PM

I’d like to try my hand at Acadiana’s shrimp and grits.

Posted by: James, May 19, 2009 02:01:41 PM

Founding Farmers bread pudding! But you knew that already.

Posted by: Catherine (washingtonian.com), May 19, 2009 01:59:26 PM

Art and Soul’s bread. To die for.

Posted by: Lola, May 19, 2009 12:40:14 PM

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