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Where to Eat Now: Dining Guide 2008
Tom Sietsema reveals which restaurants deliver the most culinary bang for the buck and explores three local dining trends.
» Introduction
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At Ray's Hell-Burger, it's all about the meat.
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The Post's food critic takes your questions on this year's Dining Guide at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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Belgian
Chinese
Contemporary American
Washington, DC
« I could spend all night reading the wine list, which focuses on France and Italy.
Eclectic
Washington, DC
« The two-story restaurant and bar (love that rooftop deck!) give off a sexy, European vibe.
Ethiopian
Fast-food chicken
Washington, DC
« 'Putting the chic in chicken' reads a sign above the open grill. No kidding.
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Pan-Asian
Washington, DC
« This is serious and sophisticated eating, supported by lovely wines and gracious staff.
Peruvian
Pizza
Washington, DC
« These are small pies with minimal decoration, which means you might have room for dessert.
Seafood
Spanish
Thai
Traditional American
Arlington, VA
« There's still no sign out front. But fans of the most publicly dissected hamburger around know exactly where to go to get their fix.
Vietnamese
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Baltimore, MD
Contemporary American
« You feast first with your eyes at this big-hearted newcomer to Baltimore's Clipper Mill complex.
Bethesda, MD
Chevy Chase, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville, MD
Peruvian
« The Rockville Town Square is packed with predictable food labels, but La Canela proves a superior alternative.
Silver Spring, MD
Wheaton, MD
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church, VA
« Some like it hot, and rare, and for them there is raw ground beef blended with clarified butter, cardamom and mitmita. Yeow!
Washington, VA
Washington, DC
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