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Casa Teresa

Phototgraph by Scott Suchman
downtown DC
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Spanish
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Rubén García may be an alum of forward-thinking restaurants like Minibar and El Bulli, but his venture in the Square food hall is a paean to the homey Spanish cooking he grew up on. The oak-and-charcoal grill turns out beautiful crisp-skinned sea bass and tender Ibérico pork, with accents like a hazelnutty romesco and a bright mojo verde. The burnt Basque cheesecake is the dreamiest version around.
Price
Based on dinner for two, including tax and 20-percent tip:
Expensive: $201 to $299
Locations
919 19th St NW, Washington DC, 20006

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