The 100 Best Restaurants

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FeedBack: Birch & Barley/ChurchKey

Washington’s newest beacon for beer aficionados has arrived with the restaurant Birch & Barley and its upstairs bar ChurchKey (1337 14th St., NW; 202-567-2576). On Tuesday, thirsty Washingtonians were flocking to the place, open less than a month, to get a dose of Pilsners, lagers, ales, and everything in between—there are more than 500 beers from around the world to choose from. So what do customers think? We set up our cameras outside to find out.

Monday, November 30, 2009 | in Best Bites Blog | By Michael Gaynor

How a Food Critic Roasts a Turkey

Our food and wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman divulges his secrets to a delicious bird. more

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Dear Mr. President

So far, so good on your dining-out choices. Here are ten other places you should try. more

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After the Feast: Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

The turkey has been carved, the dishes have been cleaned, and the relatives are out the door. Now, what to do with the leftovers? We asked a few Washington food bloggers what they create from their surplus. more