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Tom Sietsema offers advice from industry insiders on how to make the most of your meals away from home.

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Cheese whizzes

Whether humble or haute, grilled cheese is always tasty. Check out our faves and vote for yours.

Photo: Grilled Cheese at Stoney's; Kathryn Norwood for The Post

Tastes from Tunisia

Chez Manelle offers a satisfying and gently priced menu.

Photo: A plate of kaftaji; By James M. Thresher/For The Post

Dining Guide 2009

Tom Sietsema names his 50 favorite local restaurants.

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My mission for this week's Dinner Deals column: to find the best grilled cheeses in the area. I settled on five classic faves and three upscale twists. My picks'll be in tomorrow's paper, but you can check 'em out a day early.

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Who's behind the future DC Diner?

Chowhounds might already know there's a diner planned for the long-vacant McDonald's in Cleveland Park. Discerning types should be thrilled to hear that the owners of the popular Nooshi and Spices, chef Jessie Yan and Vanessa Lim, are behind the replacement. Unlike their pan-Asian eateries, the future venue, tentatively called DC Diner, will have a...

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The favorite spots of a 20-stg native Washingtonian, who knows the city like the back of her hand.

 
 
 
 

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