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Best Restaurants in Washington DC: Where to Eat Like a Local

DC's food scene has transformed dramatically in the past decade, Ethiopian in Adams Morgan, half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl, exceptional seafood on the waterfront and a growing roster of nationally celebrated restaurants in Shaw and 14th Street.

Best Restaurants in Washington DC: Where to Eat Like a Local
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    Minibar

    Featured

    Penn Quarter

    José Andrés' avant-garde 12-course tasting experience with two Michelin stars

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    La Colombe

    Penn Quarter

    Philadelphia-born specialty roaster with a celebrated Washington DC outpost

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    Ben's Chili Bowl

    U Street

    Ben's Chili Bowl is a top food-dining experience in washingtondc.

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