Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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2 stars | The latest in the Rappahannock family calls to seafood — and burger — lovers.
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Chef Oji Abbott adds sit-down service to his second location of Oohh’s and Aahh’s.
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FIRST BITE | Fuyu, from the young guns at Whaley’s, offers relief in the form of DIY hot pots.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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2.5 stars | Raynold Mendizábal has started cooking to the beat of his native island at El Sapo Cuban Social Club.
Restaurants have taken the classic sandwich formula and added unexpected ingredients.
Skip the fast-food chains and start your morning at one of these locally owned shops.
FIRST BITE | The latest member of the restaurant family fits in arcade games.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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By writing under the cheap-eats banner of “The $20 Diner,” I’ve perpetuated biases. No more.
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2 stars | The bonus is a dining room designed to make you smile, too.
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Sietsema picks his favorite bargain bites of the year, while Carman picks his favorite upscale meals.
FIRST BITE | Robert Curtis infuses the menu with Middle Eastern accents.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
The road to hospitality is paved with hugs, notes, eye contact, even mind-reading.
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Comfort was key in assessing eateries during a year marked by chaos and existential risks.
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FIRST BITE | Veteran restaurateur Asad Sheikh rolls out youthful memories, chai included.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
FIRST BITE | Its menu and vibe are geared toward the Chevy Chase neighborhood.