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Where can you get a three-star experience at one-star prices? Which hot new restaurant merits the scorching hype?

The answer to all these questions and more can be found Tuesdays at 11 a.m. on Kliman Online. From scoping out scruffy holes in the wall to weighing the merits of four-star wanna-bes, from scouring the 'burbs and exurbs to hitting the city's streets, Todd Kliman covers a lot of territory.

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  1. October 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Raw fish-ologist and Dupont Circle resident Trevor Corson moonlights as a host of Kliman Online.

  2. October 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Our wine columnist, Dave McIntyre (a.k.a. the Wine Guy), answers your questions while dining editor Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  3. Gillian Clark: October 23, 2007 @ 11 AM

    Gillian Clark, chef/owner of DC's Colorado Kitchen and author of new memoir Out of the Frying Pan, will take your questions while Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  1. Tuesday, November 3 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  2. Tuesday, October 27 at 11 AM

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  13. Tuesday, August 4 at 11 AM

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  14. Tuesday, July 28 at 11 AM

    Todd recommends places near Ikea to dine, talks about if Ray's Hell Burger has fallen off, and lots more.

  15. Tuesday, July 21 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  16. Tuesday, July 14 at 11 AM

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  17. Tuesday, June 30 at 11 AM

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  18. Tuesday, June 23 at 11 AM

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  19. Tuesday, June 16 at 11 AM

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  20. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about "Little Mexico," fusion food, and lots more.

  21. Tuesday, June 2 at 11 AM

    Read the transcript of today's chat with Washingtonian's food & wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman.

  22. Tuesday, May 26 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about good Ethiopian food, crab houses, rotisserie chicken, and lots more.

  23. Tuesday, May 19 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about great cheese stores in the area, great eating in Fairfax, fresh spice stores, and more.

  24. Tuesday, May 12 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about Ray's Hell Burger, where to get good banh mi, and good late-night spots.

  25. Tuesday, May 5 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  26. Tuesday, April 28 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about dealing with food allergies while dining out, previewed Cheap Eats, and gave ideas for a Mothers' Day brunch.

  27. Tuesday, April 21 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about Michel Richard moving to Tysons, restaurants in Bethesda, dining at Eventide, and more.

  28. Tuesday, April 14 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about sending wine back at a restaurant, where to go for a graduation dinner, good delis in the area and more.

  29. Tuesday, April 7 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about how a restaurant is picked for the 100 Best, when to send back a bottle of wine, and more.

  30. Tuesday, March 31 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  31. Tuesday, March 24 at 11 AM

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  32. Tuesday, March 17 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about fish 'n chips, Mark Slater's move to Ray's, afternoon tea spots, and more.

  33. Tuesday, March 10 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  34. Tuesday, March 3 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  35. Tuesday, February 10 at 11 AM

    Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!

  36. Tuesday, February 3 at 11 AM

    Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!

  37. Tuesday, January 27 at 11 AM

    Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!

  38. Tuesday, January 13 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  39. Tuesday, January 6 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Mrs. K's Toll House, updated us on Nava Thai's new location, and chatted about lots more.

  40. Tuesday, December 30 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!

  41. Tuesday, December 16 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!

  42. Tuesday, December 9 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!

  43. Tuesday, December 2 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Art and Soul, and chatted about DC sushi and what makes a great steak.

  44. Tuesday, November 18 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!

  45. Tuesday, November 11 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and enter our contest celebrating three years of Kliman Online!

  46. Tuesday, November 4 at 11 AM

    Chat with Todd about dining–and enter our contest celebrating three years of Kliman Online!

  47. Tuesday, October 28 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Don Churro Cafe, the Original Soup Man, took your recipe requests, and chatted about lots more.

  48. Tuesday, October 21 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Redwood, hunted down your recipe requests, and chatted about lots more.

  49. Tuesday, October 14 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed La Caraquena, hunted down your requested recipes, and chatted about lots more food and dining news.

  50. Tuesday, October 7 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  51. Tuesday, September 23 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Ici Urban Bistro, Pana Thai, and took your chat questions on everything from local chocolatiers to Gillian Clark's new place.

  52. Tuesday, September 16 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed the Darlington House and chatted about where to get Peruvian food, the revamped Teatro Goldoni, and lots more.

  53. Tuesday, September 9 at 11 AM

    Todd interviewed Alain Ducasse and Michael Landrum about their new restaurants, and chatted about everything from tasty kabob to Oktoberfest.

  54. Tuesday, September 2 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  55. Tuesday, August 26 at 11 AM

    Todd reviewed Maiwand Kabob and Sticky Rice, and chatted about where to indulge in late summer crabs, plus lots more.

  56. Tuesday, August 19 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  57. Tuesday, August 12 at 11 AM

    This week, Todd reviews Ariake in Reston and Argia's in Falls Church and chats about, among other things, the best Peking duck in the area.

  58. Tuesday, August 5 at 11 AM

    Todd gave his picks for the best Restaurant Week experiences—and revealed the winner of his latest contest.

  59. Tuesday, July 29 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, he's got a new contest for you to enter—with an excellent prize.

  60. Tuesday, July 22 at 11 AM

    Todd announced a new contest with a great prize, talked about CityZen and Komi, and gave ideas for a double date in Arlington.

  61. Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, Todd will reveal the winner of his first-ever You Be the Critic Contest! So tune in at 11 today.

  62. Tuesday, July 8 at 11 AM

    Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. And he's starting something new—a food review contest!

  63. Tuesday, July 1 at 11 AM

    Todd is having a contest—he wants you to be the critic! He also chatted today about the Cheap Eats list, Butterfield 9 closing, and more.

  64. Tuesday, June 24 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about the best bargains for gourmet dining, a bad experience at Ray's the Steaks, and what makes a good mixologist.

  65. Tuesday, June 17 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about the best potato chips in town (you might be surprised), good happy hours with food, and glasses of wine that cost more than an entree.

  66. Tuesday, June 10 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about Bethesda's new burger spot, H Street's Sticky Rice, and the three must-eat-at Best Bargain restaurants.

  67. Tuesday, June 3 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about a great Thai spot in Wheaton, where to both eat well and watch the NHL playoffs, and more.

  68. Tuesday, May 27 at 11 AM

    Today, Todd chatted about sushi, the new Best Bargain Restaurants issue, and more.

  69. A Special Best Bargains Dining Chat

    A special chat! Todd's on assignment, so in honor of our upcoming Best Bargain Restaurants issue, we have in the owners and key players in the world of cheap eats.

  70. Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about wine glass prices at The Source, the merits of using local and organic ingredients, and the area's best dim sum.

  71. Tuesday, May 6 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted about cheap eats accessible by Metro, the next big trend after wine bars, and the New Chinatown of North Rockville.

  72. Tuesday, April 29 at 11 AM

    Todd chatted today about the best falafel in the area, the prices at Jaleo, and where to get great cocktails in Arlington.

  73. Tuesday, April 22 at 11 AM

    What's on the dining radar this week? Todd chatted about Vidalia, whether hostesses at upscale spots should wear flip flops, and the best spot to get some food when you're heading to a baseball game.

  74. Tuesday, April 15 at 11 AM

    Today Todd chatted about Two Amys, great local crabcakes, and whether authenticity is what makes great food.

  75. Tuesday, April 8 at 11 AM

    Todd talked about everything from his thoughts on wine bar Cork to great organic restaurants.

  76. Tuesday, April 1 at 11 AM

    Today, Todd talked about the best Italian in DC, his choice for great mussels (you might be surprised), and the spots you need to eat at to consider yourself a real Washington resident.

  77. Tuesday, March 25 at 11 AM

    Todd talked about everything from Russian restaurants to the area's best Thai spots to a Philly cheesesteak challenge in this week's chat.

  78. Tuesday, March 18 at 11 AM

    In this Tuesday's chat, Todd talks about Rockville's Niwano Hana, where to eat after you've run the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, and how to do a birthday dinner for 10 at Zengo.

  79. Tuesday, March 11 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  80. Tuesday, March 4 at 11 AM

    Todd returns from paternity leave to take your food and dining questions Tuesday at 11 AM.

  81. Tuesday, February 12 at 11 AM

    Todd Kliman discusses your dining questions and area restaurant news, including tidbits about Mio, a great place for eggs benedict, and an authentic Turkish restaurant in the area.

  82. Tuesday, February 5 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  83. Tuesday, January 29 at 11 AM

    Todd breaks big news: Gordon Ramsay may be coming to DC to take over Maestro.

  84. Tuesday, January 22 at 11 AM

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  85. Tuesday, January 15 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  86. Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM

    Todd's taking a break for the holidays. Submit your food and dining questions, and check back on Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM.

  87. Tuesday, December 18 at 11 AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  88. December 11, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  89. December 4, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  90. November 27, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  91. November 20, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  92. November 13, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  93. November 6, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  94. October 30, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  95. Gillian Clark: October 23, 2007 @ 11 AM

    Gillian Clark, chef/owner of DC's Colorado Kitchen and author of new memoir Out of the Frying Pan, will take your questions while Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  96. October 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Our wine columnist, Dave McIntyre (a.k.a. the Wine Guy), answers your questions while dining editor Todd Kliman is on vacation.

  97. October 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Raw fish-ologist and Dupont Circle resident Trevor Corson moonlights as a host of Kliman Online.

  98. October 2, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  99. September 25, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  100. September 18, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  101. September 11, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.

  102. September 4, 2007 @ 11AM

  103. August 28, 2007 @ 11AM

  104. August 21, 2007 @ 11AM

  105. August 14, 2007 @ 11AM

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  107. July 10, 2007

  108. July 3, 2007

  109. June 26, 2007 @ 11AM

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  116. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  117. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  118. Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  119. Tuesday, April 17, 2007

    Robert Wiedmaier, chef/owner of Marcel's and Brasserie Beck, guest hosts today's chat.

  120. Tuesday, April 10, 2007

    Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.

  121. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 @ 11AM

    Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.

  122. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 @ 11AM

  123. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 @ 11AM

  124. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 @ 11AM

  125. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 @ 11AM

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  127. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 @ 11AM

  128. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 @ 11AM

  129. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 @ 11AM

    Ravi Kabob, Montmartre, Ruan Thai, and more

  130. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 @ 11AM

    Farrah Olivia, Madjet, Central, 100 Very Best Restaurants

  131. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 @ 11AM

    Myongdong , India Curry House, Muffin Man, and this year's 100 Very Best Restaurants list.

  132. December 26, 2006 @ 11AM

    Bebo Trattoria, Oya, El-Chaparral Meat Market, Woo Lae Oak, Minh's, Restaurant Week, January 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, Pizzeria Paradiso.

  133. December 19, 2006 @ 11AM

    Viridian, Mark's Kitchen, Seasons, Domku, HR-57, the best mojitos, preview of the 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, favorite gift cookbooks, BLT Steak, the New Deal Cafe, Michel Richard's cookbook, Maestro, pizza in Mount Pleasant, the Park Hyatt's tea cellar, Bacchus.

  134. December 12, 2006@11AM

    Sergio's, Farrah Olivia, Stoney's, Delhi Club, Bob's 88 Shabu Shabu, sandwiches in DC, Jacqueline Rodier, Red Sage, L'Auberge Chez Francois, Chez Yon Yon, Obelisk, trans-fat ban, Capitol Hill restaurants, raw oysters, Fractured Prune.

  135. December 4, 2006 @ 11AM

    Sushi Ko, Makoto, Kotobuki, Joss, Kaz Sushi Bistro, BLT Steak, Notti Bianche, Minh's, sticky buns, Mon Ami Gabi, chowder, Bebo Trattoria, Mandu, Ford's Theatre, Kinkead's, Sunday brunch.

  136. November 28, 2006 @ 11AM

    Severn Inn, Komi, Idylwood Grill, top five restaurants in Bethesda, top six restaurants in Silver Spring, Maestro, Readers' Favorite Restaurants, sticky buns, Dino, sushi.

  137. November 21, 2006 @ 11AM

    Citronelle, remembering Jacqueline Rodier, Thanksgiving buffets in Northern Virginia, favorite brunch spots, Agraria, good food with a view, DC steakhouses, takeout pies, Heritage India, Korean cuisine.

  138. November 14, 2006 @ 11AM

    Citronelle, restaurant price-gouging, Galileo, Comet Ping Pong, Ray's the Steaks, Thanksgiving plans, Romantic Restaurants, NYC vs. DC food debate.

  139. November 7, 2006 @ 11AM

    Eden Center, a new chef at Mendocino Grille, Red Sky in Laurel, outside-the-beltway restaurants, Ledo's pizza, NYC vs. DC eats, Italian food, restaurant dress codes.