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  1. Where Did I Dine? A Photograph-Based Guessing Game 1 2 3 4 39

    By porcupine,   
    • 1.9k replies
    • 109.4k views

  2. Ray's the Steaks and Retro Ray's (Next Door) - Michael Landrum's Steakhouses in Courthouse - Closed 1 2 3 4 35

    By dcpolicywonk,   
    • 1.7k replies
    • 397.2k views

  3. Corduroy, Fine Dining at the Convention Center - Chef Tom Power's Magnificent Cooking 1 2 3 4 28

    By JPW,   
    • 1.4k replies
    • 256.4k views

  4. Dino, Dean Gold and Kay Zimmerman's Italian Enoteca in Cleveland Park with Beverage Director Fabian Malone - Closed 1 2 3 4 26

    By JLK,   
    • 1.3k replies
    • 264.9k views

  5. Palena, 2007 James Beard Award Winner Frank Ruta Rocks Cleveland Park - Closed on Apr 26, 2014 1 2 3 4 21

    By Nadya,   
    • 1k replies
    • 197.3k views

  6. Gemini and Happy Ice Cream (formerly Happy Gyro, formerly Komi), 17th & P Streets NW, 2013 James Beard Award Winning Chef Johnny Monis Rocks East Dupont 1 2 3 4 20

    By mdt,   
    • 960 replies
    • 240.8k views

  7. Ray's The Classics, Silver Spring - Michael Landrum's Classic Steakhouse Sold To His Trusted Employees 1 2 3 4 19

    By JPW,   
    • 924 replies
    • 200.4k views

  8. Restaurant Eve, Old Town Alexandria - Chef Cathal Armstrong and GM Todd Thrasher - Closed Jun 2, 2018 1 2 3 4 17

    By Nadya,   
    • 823 replies
    • 178k views

  9. Dim Sum 1 2 3 4 14

    By hillvalley,   
    • 679 replies
    • 96.9k views

  10. Ray's Hell-Burger - Great Hamburgers at City Vista - Closed 1 2 3 4 14

    By Michael Landrum,   
    • 677 replies
    • 172.3k views

  11. 2 Amys, Wisconsin Ave. and Macomb Street - Great Wine, Small Plates, Pizza, and Desserts - No Longer DOCG Pizza, but Who Cares? 1 2 3 4 14

    By Stretch,   
    • 662 replies
    • 937.7k views

  12. Central, 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Downtown - Executive Chef Nick Johnson and Chef de Cuisine Sean Mulcahy 1 2 3 4 14

    By Jacques Gastreaux,   
    • 661 replies
    • 174k views

  13. Bebo Trattoria, Chef Claudio Sandri in Crystal City - Closed. 1 2 3 4 13

    By Joe H,
    • 612 replies
    • 125.1k views

  14. Eating at Nationals Park 1 2 3 4 13

    By Joe Riley,   
    • 607 replies
    • 86.5k views

  15. Rose's Luxury, Chef Aaron Silverman's Modern-American Phenomenon on 8th and G Street in Barracks Row 1 2 3 4 11

    By sklarithy,   
    • 541 replies
    • 93.2k views

  16. Rogue 24, Blagden Alley in Mount Vernon Square - 2007 James Beard Winner RJ Cooper Departs on Dec 31, 2015 - Closed Jan 15, 2016 1 2 3 4 11

    By RJ Cooper,   
    • 518 replies
    • 75.8k views

  17. Auld Lang Cuisine 1 2 3 4 11

    By porcupine,   
    • 515 replies
    • 75.4k views

  18. Firefly, South Dupont Circle - Chef Lindsay Autry Replaces Todd Wiss 1 2 3 4 10

    By Jacques Gastreaux,   
    • 458 replies
    • 88.5k views

  19. Vidalia, Restaurateur Jeff Buben's 20th and M Streets Southern-American Downtown on 20th and M Street - Chef Jayro Cruz Replaces Hamilton Johnson - Closed 1 2 3 4 9

    By Tweaked,   
    • 447 replies
    • 94.8k views

  20. Where Did You Dine? 1 2 3 4 9

    By DonRocks,
    • 431 replies
    • 14.8k views

  21. Grapeseed, Cordell Avenue in Bethesda - Chef Jeff Heineman's Cafe and Wine Bar - Closed Jul 29, 2017 after 17 Years 1 2 3 4 9

    By alan7147,   
    • 429 replies
    • 56.3k views

  22. Pizzeria Orso, S. Maple Ave. in Falls Church - Chef Carlos Diaz Steps In For Will Artley, With GM Sara Barrera 1 2 3 4 9

    By DonRocks,   
    • 403 replies
    • 213.2k views

  23. Proof, Capital One Arena, Chef George Rodrigues Replaces Austin Fausett, Who Replaced Ben Schramm, Who Replaced Haidar Kharoum, Etc. - Closed Feb 2, 2019 1 2 3 4 8

    By mdt,   
    • 395 replies
    • 82.5k views

  24. PS7's, Chef Peter Smith at 777 I Street, Verizon Center - With Sous Chef Andrew Markert - Closed 1 2 3 4 8

    By Cmmp,   
    • 368 replies
    • 81.9k views

  25. Fiola, Penn Quarter in the old Le Paradou Space - Now with Several Locations Worldwide 1 2 3 4 8

    By FunnyJohn,   
    • 359 replies
    • 61.7k views

  26. Burger Joint, An Upscale Maryland Hamburger Chain - Founder Mark Bucher No Longer Directly Involved With The Business 1 2 3 4 8

    By mnnchas,   
    • 351 replies
    • 60.8k views

  27. Galileo: The Lunch Grill: Keep Abreast of Roberto's Loin/Meatballs - Purloined. 1 2 3 4 7

    By Jacques Gastreaux,   
    • 348 replies
    • 49.4k views

  28. Hamburgers 1 2 3 4 7

    By Jacques Gastreaux,   
    • 343 replies
    • 55.7k views

  29. Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, Capitol Hill - Chef Drew Trautmann is Back in the Saddle! 1 2 3 4 7

    By Jill Cheese Lady,   
    • 337 replies
    • 72.3k views

  30. Colorado Kitchen - Vailed. 1 2 3 4 7

    By hillvalley,
    • 336 replies
    • 79.6k views

  31. Galileo III, Downtown in the old Butterfield 9 Space - Closed 1 2 3 4 7

    By Joe H,
    • 328 replies
    • 60.1k views

  32. Peter Chang China Cafe, Szechuan Restaurant Chain Undergoing Expansion 1 2 3 4 7

    By wineitup,   
    • 326 replies
    • 82.8k views

  33. CityZen, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel - 2008 James Beard Award Winner Eric Ziebold - Closed Dec 7, 2014 1 2 3 4 7

    By bilrus,   
    • 322 replies
    • 91.7k views

  34. Pupatella, a Local Neapolitan Pizza Chain Undergoing Expansion 1 2 3 4 7

    By pupatella,   
    • 316 replies
    • 195.5k views

  35. Comet Ping-Pong - GM James Alfantis' Pizza and Ping-Pong on Connecticut Avenue in Upper NW 1 2 3 4 7

    By Jason,   
    • 314 replies
    • 74.9k views

  36. Brasserie Beck, 11th and K Street Downtown - Belgian Moules-Frites Specialists with Outstanding Belgian Beers 1 2 3 4 7

    By Meaghan,   
    • 310 replies
    • 65.3k views

  37. The Shaw Bijou - Chef Kwame Onwuachi and GM Greg Vakiner's $95 Seven-Course Menu in Shaw - Closed 1 2 3 4 7

    By Bart,   
    • 307 replies
    • 24k views

  38. Oldest Restaurants in the Washington, DC Area 1 2 3 4 7

    By DonRocks,   
    • 304 replies
    • 85.6k views

  39. Matchbox, a DC-Based American Chain Employing an Aggressive National Expansion - Now Controlled by Thompson Hospitality 1 2 3 4 6

    By Al Dente,   
    • 295 replies
    • 56.2k views

  40. Restaurants That Never Come Up 1 2 3 4 6

    By Kanishka,   
    • 294 replies
    • 59.5k views

  41. Taylor Gourmet Deli, Local Sub Chain in Numerous Area Locations - All Stores Are Closing 1 2 3 4 6

    By Keithstg,   
    • 282 replies
    • 46.5k views

  42. Freddy's Lobster and Clams, Bethesda - Seafood Shack From the Owners of Grapeseed - Closed 1 2 3 4 6

    By jandres374,   
    • 281 replies
    • 40.6k views

  43. Citronelle, 2007 National James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michel Richard's Flagship - Chef Patrick Robinson Replaces David Deshaies - Closed 1 2 3 4 6

    By DonRocks,   
    • 277 replies
    • 68.2k views

  44. Kinship - The Upstairs Portion Of Eric Ziebold's New Mount Vernon Square Location, 7th and K Street NW 1 2 3 4 6

    By Tweaked,   
    • 276 replies
    • 37.6k views

  45. Rasika, with 2014 James Beard Award Winning Chef Vikram Sunderam, and Rasika West End, Modern Indian in Penn Quarter and West End 1 2 3 4 6

    By crackers,   
    • 258 replies
    • 2.2m views

  46. Farmers Fishers Bakers (formerly Agraria, etc.) - Chef Joe Coetze Also Works With Founding Farmers 1 2 3 4 6

    By Spiral Stairs,   
    • 258 replies
    • 56.5k views

  47. Good Stuff Eatery, Burgers, Fries, and Shakes in Capitol Hill and Crystal City 1 2 3 4 6

    By Pat,   
    • 255 replies
    • 51.1k views

  48. Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper in Old Town - By The Owners Of Restaurant Eve - Closed Jul 27, 2019 1 2 3 4 5

    By Spiral Stairs,   
    • 249 replies
    • 63.9k views

  49. American Flatbread, Broadlands - Closed 1 2 3 4 5

    By Al Dente,
    • 248 replies
    • 83.7k views

  50. A&J, The Tang Family's Fine Taiwan-Based Chain in Rockville and Annandale 1 2 3 4 5

    By PandaHugga,   
    • 247 replies
    • 805.3k views
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