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Food

4 Hidden Gem Food Halls Around DC

Small-scale spots slinging birria tacos, Filipino smash burgers, and more.

Written by Ann Limpert
and Anna Spiegel
| Published on July 29, 2021
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Spice Village. Photograph courtesy of Spice Village.

The Block

Photograph of The Block courtesy of Jeff Elkins

1110 Vermont Ave., NW; 967 Rose Ave., North Bethesda

Local food-hall pioneer Arturo Mei has installed miniature versions of his pan-Asian Annandale food hall in both downtown DC and North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose.

On the menu: Right now, there are only a couple options at each. In DC, head to Pogiboy for smash burgers and Filipino comfort food and to Rose Ave Bakery for breakfast pastries. At Pike & Rose, Little Miner Taco serves stewy birria in ramen, a cheesesteak, and yes, tacos.

 

Mix’t

Photograph of Mix’t courtesy of Jeff Elkins

3809 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood

Veteran chef Sandy Patterson took over the food hall formerly known as Savor at 3807 last year. The light, airy room boasts plenty of space, plus an art gallery.

On the menu: The original location of Little Miner remains, as does the snug Relish Market, where you’ll find freshly pressed juices and great housemade hot sauces. St. Crispy’s, the newcomer, does fried chicken and brunchy Sunday fare.

 

Social Beast

Photograph of Social Beast courtesy of Rey Lopez.

2340 Wisconsin Ave., NW

What was once a takeout-only food hall called Ghostline is now going in a more convivial direction. The Glover Park venue has loads of outdoor seating, weekly jazz shows, and a bustling brunch scene.

On the menu: Go for Detroit pizza, hefty sandwiches from chef Peter Smith, and tacos and queso from Mijita’s, a new Tex-Mex joint from longtime pastry chef Naomi Gallego.

 

Spice Village

Photograph courtesy of Spice Village.

2501 Centreville Rd., Herndon

This strip-mall spot stands out for using halal meats across several cuisines. The booth seating is full-service, and you order off four separate menus.

On the menu: What’s not? Choose among burgers and steaks, several fettuccine Alfredos, peri-peri chicken, and tacos—plus full Chinese and Indian lineups.

This article appears in the July 2021 issue of Washingtonian.

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Ann Limpert
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 Logan Circle.

Anna Spiegel
Food Editor

Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.

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