{"id":3348,"date":"2017-07-31T02:09:29","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T02:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/?p=3348"},"modified":"2018-04-15T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2018-04-15T21:22:28","slug":"best-of-dc-the-dc-darlings-favorite-restaurants-in-washington-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/best-of-dc-the-dc-darlings-favorite-restaurants-in-washington-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of DC: Our Favorite Restaurants in Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Washington&#8217;s food scene is currently booming, and because so many of you have been asking for our recommendations, we decided to put together a little guide to some of our favorite restaurants in DC right now. We hope you enjoy!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Warning: do not read while hungry.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRICE: $<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pizzeriavetri.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pizzeria Vetri<\/a>:<\/strong> <\/span>founded by Philadelphia-based Marc Vetri, a James Beard Award Winning Chef, Pizzeria Vetri on upper 14th street is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner to enjoy some <em>really <\/em>good\u00a0pizza.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3822\" style=\"width: 473px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3822\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pizzeria-vetri.png?resize=473%2C597\" alt=\"pizzeria vetri\" width=\"473\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pizzeria-vetri.png?w=473&amp;ssl=1 473w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pizzeria-vetri.png?resize=238%2C300&amp;ssl=1 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crudo Pizza at Pizzeria Vetri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tigerforkdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiger Fork<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> wander down Blagden Alley and you&#8217;ll find Tiger Fork, a Hong Kong kitchen serving up a medley of traditional Hong Kong street food with pops of other Asian, European, and Middle Eastern flavors. Make sure to order one of their signature healing cocktails featuring traditional Chinese medicinal spirits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3840\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tiger-fork.png?resize=598%2C446\" alt=\"tiger fork\" width=\"598\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tiger-fork.png?w=598&amp;ssl=1 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tiger-fork.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bar at Tiger Fork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dukescounter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duke&#8217;s Counter<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> located in the Woodley Park neighborhood of DC, Duke&#8217;s Counter (see also: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dukesgrocery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duke&#8217;s Grocery<\/a>,<\/strong> in Dupont) is a London-inspired pub open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. We love that Duke&#8217;s was envisioned after Shoreditch, a neighborhood in East London with a vibrant, diverse culinary scene &#8211; plus, everything is made from scratch, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients and supporting local purveyors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3888\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3888\" style=\"width: 2448px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3888\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920\" alt=\"Processed with VSCO with k2 preset\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_0963.jpg?w=2448&amp;ssl=1 2448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_0963.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burrata + Honey at Duke&#8217;s Counter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/capodc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capo Delicatessen<\/a>:<\/span><\/strong> the Shaw neighborhood recently welcomed Capo Deli, founded by local restauranteurs Andy Seligman, and Brian Valise. By Day, Capo sells a variety of delicious subs (up until 4AM on Fridays and Saturdays) in addition to other Italian gourmet\u00a0items, including meats, cheese, salads, pasta, and bottles of Capo dressing \u2014 a mix of imported Italian spices, olive oil and vinegar. By night, Capo offers much more than meets the eye&#8230; thought that was a walk-in freezer door in the photo below? <a href=\"http:\/\/capodc.com\/backroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Think again<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3885\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/capo-deli.jpg?resize=994%2C663\" alt=\"capo deli\" width=\"994\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/capo-deli.jpg?w=994&amp;ssl=1 994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/capo-deli.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/capo-deli.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Capo Italian Deli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thesmithrestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Smith<\/a>: <\/strong><\/span>New York&#8217;s The Smith opened up in the Penn Quarter neighborhood in downtown Washington. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, stop at The Smith at any time for\u00a0bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3883\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3883\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-smith.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"the smith\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-smith.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-smith.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-smith.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exterior of The Smith in Penn Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRICE: $$<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.badsaintdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bad Saint<\/a>: <\/strong><\/span>Ranked #2 on Bon Appetit Magazine&#8217;s <em>America&#8217;s Best New Restaurants 2016,\u00a0<\/em>this walk-in only, 24-seat Filipino kitchen is a MUST-VISIT in DC. Brainchild of Chef Tom Cunanan, Bad Saint is located on 11th street in Northwest Washington and is most easily identified by the long ling of guests anxiously awaiting a seat to become available. We suggest arriving <em>really<\/em> early so you can snag a spot and try out their delicious Filipino fare for yourself.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3996\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3996\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bad-saint.jpg?resize=1200%2C800\" alt=\"bad saint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bad-saint.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bad-saint.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bad-saint.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bad-saint.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted Plates at Bad Saint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lediplomatedc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Diplomate:<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>Philly-based restaurateur Stephen Starr hit the nail on the head with this bustling French brasserie. Located on 14th Street in the Logan Circle neighborhood, Le Diplomate has quickly become one of the most iconic restaurants in Washington with its perfectly Parisian vibes, complete with a sun room (aka l&#8217;Orangerie), canopied <em>terrasse, <\/em>and authentic\u00a0Tour de France antiques lining the walls. Be sure to make a res, as this bistro is never <em>not<\/em> busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4005\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4005\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/le-dip.jpg?resize=640%2C434\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/le-dip.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/le-dip.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L&#8217;Orangerie at Le Diplomate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theredhendc.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>The Red Hen<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #993366;\">:<\/span> this cozy, rustic spot is a local favorite in the historic Bloomingdale neighborhood of DC. Chef-Owner Michael Friedman&#8217;s The Red Hen is an Italian-inspired American restaurant featuring a delectable menu of crostinis, pasta, and other Italian classics. With dark wooden tables, exposed brick, and shabby chic floors, The Red Hen is indisputably one of the most charming spots in the city.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4201\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/red-hen.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"red hen\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/red-hen.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/red-hen.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic Interior of The Red Hen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ambarrestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Ambar<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/strong> Located on Capitol Hill, Ambar is a modern Balkan restaurant, and with its only other location outside the DC area (there is one in Clarendon, VA, too) being in Belgrade, Serbia, its safe to say this is as authentic as it gets. Primarily serving small plates, Ambar blends new and old world flavors to provide a delicious, unforgettable experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4008\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4008\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ambar.jpg?resize=629%2C555\" alt=\"ambar\" width=\"629\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ambar.jpg?w=629&amp;ssl=1 629w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ambar.jpg?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curbside View of Ambar on Capitol Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whaleysdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whaley&#8217;s<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0DC has its fair share of raw bars, considering the easy access to neighboring rivers, bays, and sea. Whaley&#8217;s, however, offers riverfront views in the Washington Navy Yard and a menu featuring shellfish towers, crudos, a selection of other seafood plates and a beautifully selected beverage program to go along with it. Whether you&#8217;re stopping by for afternoon oysters or to grab a glass at their summertime <a href=\"https:\/\/whaleysdc.com\/rose-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ros\u00e9 Garden<\/a>, Whaley&#8217;s is sure not to disappoint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4010\" style=\"width: 2587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4010\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FE63E76D-23FE-4681-8480-EA2EA50F2260.jpg?resize=1440%2C1631\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FE63E76D-23FE-4681-8480-EA2EA50F2260.jpg?w=2587&amp;ssl=1 2587w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FE63E76D-23FE-4681-8480-EA2EA50F2260.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FE63E76D-23FE-4681-8480-EA2EA50F2260.jpg?resize=768%2C870&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FE63E76D-23FE-4681-8480-EA2EA50F2260.jpg?resize=904%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood Tower at Whaley&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRICE: $$$<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kinshipdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #7ec4c1;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Kinship:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/a>behind a discreet exterior on 7th Street lies Kinship, an intimate restaurant whose name denotes its goal exactly &#8212; to evoke a feeling of connection with others. Chef-Owner Eric Ziebold, with an impressive pedigree working under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomaskeller.com\/tfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chef Thomas Keller of the French Laundry<\/a>,<\/strong> presents a unique menu of modern-American flavors, such as his signature <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/going-out-guide\/wp\/2015\/12\/22\/eric-ziebold-to-launch-kinship-on-saturday-near-mount-vernon-square\/?utm_term=.1febc12bd58a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Lobster French Toast<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"http:\/\/kinshipdc.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinship Roast Chicken<\/a><\/em>. Cozy up at the bar or in one of their adorable booths &#8211; no matter where you&#8217;re seated in this chic Michelin-Starred restaurant, Kinship is sure to impress.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4142\" style=\"width: 4032px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?resize=1440%2C1080\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?w=4032&amp;ssl=1 4032w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kinship.jpeg?w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lounge at Kinship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolamaredc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fiola Mare<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolamaredc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">:<\/a><\/span> Our personal favorite of all of Chef Fabio Trabbochi&#8217;s restaurants, Fiola Mare offers an exquisite seafood menu and stunning views with it&#8217;s prime location on the Georgetown Waterfront. Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner, Fiola Mare is perfect for all occassions. Just make sure to get the Lobster Ravioli &#8211; you won&#8217;t regret it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4147\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fiola.jpg?resize=635%2C424\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fiola.jpg?w=635&amp;ssl=1 635w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fiola.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Main Dining Room at Fiola Mare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thedabney.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dabney<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: If you took our recommendation above and visited<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tigerforkdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Tiger Fork<\/strong><\/a>, you may have noticed a dreamy patio of greenery and twinkle lights. The Dabney, also located in Blagden Alley, serves up mid-Atlantic cuisine in this rustic setting, complete with an exposed kitchen and wood-fired hearth.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4149\" style=\"width: 2448px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-dabney.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-dabney.jpg?w=2448&amp;ssl=1 2448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-dabney.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-dabney.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-dabney.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor Patio at The Dabney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #7ec4c1;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosesluxury.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Rose&#8217;s Luxury<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>: Rose&#8217;s has become a Washington favorite, despite it&#8217;s no-reservation policy and therefore, the long lines that follow suit. Chef Aaron Silverman presents a fun atmosphere with a small plates menu at this cute spot on Capitol Hill. If you can&#8217;t find a seat in the main dining room, always try for the upstairs bar, where they also serve the full menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4152\" style=\"width: 1113px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4152\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/roses.jpg?resize=1113%2C736\" alt=\"\" width=\"1113\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/roses.jpg?w=1113&amp;ssl=1 1113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/roses.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/roses.jpg?resize=768%2C508&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/roses.jpg?resize=1024%2C677&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dining Room at Rose&#8217;s Luxury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7ec4c1;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tailupgoat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tail Up Goat<\/a><\/span>:<\/strong><\/span> a nod to co-owner Jill Sybert&#8217;s hometown in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tail Up Goat is a cute and casual spot in Adams Morgan serving soulful flavors with a special emphasis on pasta and bread. This Michelin Starred restaurant, with it&#8217;s beachy vibes and casually cool service will have you reevaluating what it means to be &#8220;Michelin Worthy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3999\" style=\"width: 1015px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/raviolo-1111603994-1501445297427.jpg?resize=1015%2C1146\" alt=\"Carrot Ravioli.jpg\" width=\"1015\" height=\"1146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/raviolo-1111603994-1501445297427.jpg?w=1015&amp;ssl=1 1015w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/raviolo-1111603994-1501445297427.jpg?resize=266%2C300&amp;ssl=1 266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/raviolo-1111603994-1501445297427.jpg?resize=768%2C867&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/raviolo-1111603994-1501445297427.jpg?resize=907%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carrot Ravioli at Tail Up Goat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PRICE: $$$$<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/metierdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e9tier<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> if you took our recommendation above and visited <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kinshipdc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinship<\/a><\/strong>, you may have noticed guests entering a small elevator near the front of the restaurant. This private elevator leads to M\u00e9tier (French for <em>&#8220;a field of work that is one&#8217;s area of expertise&#8221;<\/em>), Chef Eric Ziebold&#8217;s\u00a0tasting menu restaurant in an intimate 36-seat only dining room.\u00a0Enjoy an ap\u00e9ritif and hors d&#8217;oeuvres in the M\u00e9tier Salon before being seated in the candle lit dining room, where you&#8217;ll enjoy an exquisite seven-course tasting menu and catch a glimpse of the cooks showcasing their\u00a0<em>m\u00e9tier<\/em> through the large window into the kitchen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4192\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/metier-dc.jpg?resize=800%2C514\" alt=\"metier dc\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/metier-dc.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/metier-dc.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/metier-dc.jpg?resize=768%2C493&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M\u00e9tier Dining Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.masseria-dc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masseria<\/a><\/strong>:<\/span> If your heart is aching for Italy, go to Masseria. This ethereal indoor\/outdoor restaurant makes you feel as though you&#8217;ve transported to the Italian countryside. With a discreet location in the Union Market district, Chef Nick Stefanelli presents four-, five-, and six-course tasting menus, as well as a small plates menu at the bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4158\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4158\" style=\"width: 3600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?resize=1440%2C960\" alt=\"masseria\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?w=3600&amp;ssl=1 3600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/masseria.jpg?w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terrace\/Entrance at Masseria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/theinnatlittlewashington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Inn at Little Washington<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> if you&#8217;re willing to venture a bit out of the District, every Washingtonian will tell you to go to The Inn at Little Washington. Located about a little over an hour from DC in Washington, Virginia, The Inn opened its doors in 1978 and has been convincing people to venture out of the city ever since. Hailing two Michelin Stars, Chef Patrick O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s restaurant &amp; inn is a timeless classic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4160\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4160\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-inn-1947521910-1501465998222.jpg?resize=1030%2C565\" alt=\"the inn\" width=\"1030\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-inn-1947521910-1501465998222.jpg?w=1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-inn-1947521910-1501465998222.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-inn-1947521910-1501465998222.jpg?resize=768%2C421&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/the-inn-1947521910-1501465998222.jpg?resize=1024%2C562&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Inn at Little Washington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plumedc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plume<\/a>:<\/span><\/strong> located inside The Jefferson Hotel,\u00a0Plume exudes luxury and class. A diverse team of culinary geniuses work together to emulate the fresh garden harvest that was enjoyed by Thomas Jefferson during his days at Monticello. The dining room is dressed in silk wallpaper, complete with glowing wall sconces, crystal chandelier, and a cozy fireplace. The elegance of Plume, paired with the warmness of the waitstaff, allows for an upscale yet comfortable dining experience that will certainly blow you away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4203\" style=\"width: 859px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/plume-4054939119-1501511975592.jpg?resize=859%2C550\" alt=\"plume\" width=\"859\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/plume-4054939119-1501511975592.jpg?w=859&amp;ssl=1 859w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/plume-4054939119-1501511975592.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/plume-4054939119-1501511975592.jpg?resize=768%2C492&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dining Room at Plume<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/josesway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de Jos\u00e9:<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>our final recommendation isn&#8217;t just one restaurant &#8211; rather, it is a collection of several restaurants. The Tour de Jos\u00e9 is a special way to experience several of esteemed Chef Jos\u00e9 Andres&#8217; restaurants in just one night.\u00a0The evening features a dining tour of Zaytinya, Jaleo, Oyamel, and China Chilcano with a special menu of 3-5 small plates and a paired round of beverages at each restaurant, all of which are conveniently located a short walking distance from each other. Available Sunday-Thursday for parties of up to six, this makes for a unique, fun activity to indulge the foodie in you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4208\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4208\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tour-de-jose.jpg?resize=1200%2C800\" alt=\"tour de jose\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tour-de-jose.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tour-de-jose.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tour-de-jose.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tour-de-jose.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of the Tour de Jos\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope this will answer some of the questions you all have been asking! What are your favorite restaurants in DC? What do you think should be on The DC Darlings&#8217; list? Let us know in the comments below!<\/h6>\n<p data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sign-for-blog.png?resize=600%2C200\" alt=\"sign for blog\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sign-for-blog.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sign-for-blog.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington&#8217;s food scene is currently booming, and because so many of you have been asking for our recommendations, we decided to put together a little guide to some of our favorite restaurants in DC right now. 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