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A proud American kitchen that isn't afraid of the classics and offers some of the town's most interesting drinks.

A semi-authentic diner in the heart of Adams Morgan.

This blue and stainless-steel diner holds fewer than 50 people for booth and counter service that rarely exceeds $10 a person.

What the place lacks in comfort, it makes up for in dim sum. Order scallion pancakes, boiled peanuts, fried pork dumplings or steamed spareribs.

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Dishes from the Mediterranean and the Pacific make appearances on this menu.

The more interesting dishes here -- chuleta de puerco entomatadas, a thin pork chop suffused with a vinegary sauce and smothered in tomatoes and onions -- are Salvadoran, reflecting the owners' heritage.

Ethiopian spot in Silver Spring is better than the sum of its parts. Try the rustic stews, kitfo or a combination plate.

Think fish and chips and bangers and mash, in a setting so fashionable, you can reserved a personalized locker for your Scotch.

The U-Street outlet of the local Mexican chain features a stocked tequila list, weekend brunch and live DJs on occasion.

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You know the drill: American pub-grub fare and a lengthy list of beers -- including 35 on draft -- in a woody, tavern-meets-steakhouse setting.

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