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A Verdict itinerary

Washington DC for foodies

The meals worth crossing town for, from serious reservations to the places that are best kept simple.

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15 places worth your time

Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.

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  1. Rose's Luxury01Washington DC · restaurantRose's LuxuryRose's Luxury rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  2. Rasika02Washington DC · restaurantRasikaRasika rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  3. Maydan03Washington DC · restaurantMaydanMaydan rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  4. Fiola Mare04Washington DC · restaurantFiola MareFiola Mare rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  5. Thip Khao05Washington DC · restaurantThip KhaoThip Khao rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  6. Union Market06NoMa / Ivy City · neighborhoodUnion MarketUnion Market rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  7. Le Diplomate07Washington DC · restaurantLe DiplomateLe Diplomate rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  8. The Wharf08Southwest Waterfront · neighborhoodThe WharfThe Wharf rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  9. Eastern Market09Capitol Hill · neighborhoodEastern MarketEastern Market rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  10. Georgetown10Georgetown · neighborhoodGeorgetownGeorgetown rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  11. Dupont Circle11Dupont Circle · neighborhoodDupont CircleDupont Circle rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  12. Old Town Alexandria (day-trip)12Old Town Alexandria, Virginia · destinationOld Town Alexandria (day-trip)Old Town Alexandria (day-trip) rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  13. Ben's Chili Bowl13Washington DC · restaurantBen's Chili BowlBen's Chili Bowl offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  14. Founding Farmers14Washington DC · restaurantFounding FarmersFounding Farmers offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  15. Old Ebbitt Grill15Washington DC · restaurantOld Ebbitt GrillOld Ebbitt Grill offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict