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Againn, in dowtown DC and Rockville, puts a sophisticated spin on British pub fare.
Againn, in dowtown DC and Rockville, puts a sophisticated spin on British pub fare.

Againn Photograph by Scott Suchman

The vietnamese subs called bahn mi are popping up at wine bars, Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and Whole Foods stores.
The vietnamese subs called bahn mi are popping up at wine bars, Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and Whole Foods stores.

Bahn Mi Photograph by Scott Suchman

Yannick Cam, who last owned DC's opulent Le Paradou, has opened the more relaxed Bistro Provence in Bethesda.
Yannick Cam, who last owned DC’s opulent Le Paradou, has opened the more relaxed Bistro Provence in Bethesda.

Bistro Provence Photograph by Scott Suchman

Bistro Cacao on Capitol Hill eschews trends in favor of generous, simple French cooking.
Bistro Cacao on Capitol Hill eschews trends in favor of generous, simple French cooking.

Bistro Cacao Photograph by Scott Suchman

The Korean fusion restaurant DaMoim braises succulent short rib with carrots and chestnuts.
The Korean fusion restaurant DaMoim braises succulent short rib with carrots and chestnuts.

DaMoim Photograph by Scott Suchman

Pheasant breast is paired with a rustic, wintry stew of coco beans and chanterelle mushrooms at Eola in DC's Dupont Circle.
Pheasant breast is paired with a rustic, wintry stew of coco beans and chanterelle mushrooms at Eola in DC’s Dupont Circle.

Eola Photograph by Scott Suchman

Traditional Spanish ingredients such as boquerones and roasted peppers accent an arugula salad at Estadio.
Traditional Spanish ingredients such as boquerones and roasted peppers accent an arugula salad at Estadio.

Estadio Photograph by Scott Suchman

Spain's prized Iberico ham is nudging aside prosciutto.
Spain’s prized Iberico ham is nudging aside prosciutto.

Iberico ham Photograph by Scott Suchman

The area's best dim sum is at Hollywood East Cafe, which recently relocated to Westfield Wheaton Mall.
The area’s best dim sum is at Hollywood East Cafe, which recently relocated to Westfield Wheaton Mall.

Hollywood East Cafe Photograph by Scott Suchman

The year's hottest restaurant? Kushi, a Japanese izakaya and sushi spot near DC's Mount Vernon Square.
The year’s hottest restaurant? Kushi, a Japanese izakaya and sushi spot near DC’s Mount Vernon Square.

Kushi Photograph by Scott Suchman

Uncle Liu's Hot Pot in Falls Church features the Chinese answer to fondue.
Uncle Liu’s Hot Pot in Falls Church features the Chinese answer to fondue.

Uncle Liu’s Hot Pot Photograph by Scott Suchman

At Maizbon, a flavorful meat sauce and drizzle of yogurt cover the Afghan leek dumplings known as aushak.
At Maizbon, a flavorful meat sauce and drizzle of yogurt cover the Afghan leek dumplings known as aushak.

Maizbon Photograph by Scott Suchman

Pedro Matamoros's charcuterie is one the best reasons to grab a table at 8407 in Silver Spring.
Pedro Matamoros’s charcuterie is one the best reasons to grab a table at 8407 in Silver Spring.

8407 Photograph by Scott Suchman

Bethesda's Mussel Bar is Robert Wiedmaier's latest homage to Belgium.
Bethesda’s Mussel Bar is Robert Wiedmaier’s latest homage to Belgium.

Mussel Bar Photograph by Scott Suchman

Pupatella, which started as a Neopolitan pizza cart near the Ballston Metro, has graduated to a restaurant.
Pupatella, which started as a Neopolitan pizza cart near the Ballston Metro, has graduated to a restaurant.

Pupatella Photograph by Scott Suchman

If there's a seasonal cobbler on the menu at Ray's the Steaks at East River, don't miss it.
If there’s a seasonal cobbler on the menu at Ray’s the Steaks at East River, don’t miss it.

Ray’s the Steaks at East River Photograph by Scott Suchman

Chorizo and mussels are a terrific, Portuguese-inspired pairing at Ris in DC's West End.
Chorizo and mussels are a terrific, Portuguese-inspired pairing at Ris in DC’s West End.

Ris Photograph by Scott Suchman

Sabai Sabai Simply Thai does right by vegetarians with excellent chive dumplings.
Sabai Sabai Simply Thai does right by vegetarians with excellent chive dumplings.

Sabai Sabai Simply Thai Photograph by Scott Suchman

Germantown's Sabai Sabai Simply Thai turns out some of the area's best and boldest Thai cooking.
Germantown’s Sabai Sabai Simply Thai turns out some of the area’s best and boldest Thai cooking.

Sabai Sabai Simply Thai Photograph by Scott Suchman

Southern comfort cooking goes upscale at Sou'Wester. Here, sweetbreads are paired with grits and a poached egg.
Southern comfort cooking goes upscale at Sou’Wester. Here, sweetbreads are paired with grits and a poached egg.

Sou’Wester Photograph by Scott Suchman

The vibe is casual at 8407 in Silver Spring, but the rustic cooking is carefully crafted.
The vibe is casual at 8407 in Silver Spring, but the rustic cooking is carefully crafted.

8407 Photograph by Scott Suchman

Spike Mendelsohn's We, the Pizza on Capitol Hill specializes in takeout slices with offbeat toppings.
Spike Mendelsohn’s We, the Pizza on Capitol Hill specializes in takeout slices with offbeat toppings.

We, the Pizza Photograph by Scott Suchman

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