RESTAURANTS & BARS

Ssong’s Hotdog in Columbia and Bethesda has turned carnival food into fun works of art.

The Roost food hall from Neighborhood Restaurant Group features sushi, tacos, burgers, pizza and much more.

Ethiopian restaurateurs are making the best of a bad situation.

A long-running French bistro, a bright and breezy Levantine cafe and more.

Black chefs and diners are publicly embracing a dish that racists have long tried to belittle.

The famous steak-and-cheese sandwich has become a common sight at pop-ups and ghost kitchens in Washington.

It was a terrible year for restaurants and the people who love them.These places made it a little better.

If you wish the McRib tasted more like pork, try a version from Your Only Friend or Pitmasters Back Alley BBQ.

A recommendation for each ward of the District, plus the Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

At this Petworth ramen shop, chef-owner Eric Yoo ladles out escapes from a turbulent world.

The Dupont Circle location is the pizzeria’s third, and its pies are as fine as ever.

Tableside carving of Peking duck is another casualty of the pandemic. Thankfully, the dish makes excellent takeout.

Try the burgers at these unlikely locations: Espita Mezcaleria, Mélange and Appioo African Bar and Grill.

Even with limitations, the new North Vietnamese restaurant will charm you.

Try the birria at El Papi, the breakfast tacos from La Tejana and the carnitas from Muchas Gracias.

The summertime staple reflects many of the problems facing America: violence, crime and racism.

The Indian street food awakens the senses that are at risk of going dormant during a long pandemic.

The best way to understand the city is through its many carryouts and their signature wings and neon sauce.