The bargain duck ($23.95 for a whole, $11.95 for a half) served at Oriental East (1312 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring; 301-608-0030) might not be as ethereal—it’s a bit fattier and the skin doesn’t quite crackle—but it still hits the spot.
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Executive Food Editor/Critic
Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.
