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The Bahn Mi Sandwich is just one of many quirky combinations of French and Asian cuisine at the fusion restaurant Mama Rouge. It contains skirt steak layered with mixed vegetables and spices.

Fusion Restaurant Fails to Meld French and Asian Flavors

By Bryan Yuen and Michael Fiedorowicz October 31, 2014

★★☆☆☆ To step outside of the daily routine, our party decided to check out Mama Rouge, a restaurant by the waterfront that specializes in French-Asian fusion cuisine. The two of us were...

SARAH HOUR/THE HOYA

French Restaurant La Chaumiere serves high quality, delicious cuisine that comes at a steep price but is well worth the expense..

Quality French Cuisine is Well Worth the Expense

By Sarah Hour October 24, 2014

★★★★★ $$$$ Last weekend was Parents’ Weekend, which really only meant one thing: Hoyas were out and about dining on their parents’ dime. Instead of grabbing a hot chick at Wisey’s,...

NICK BIGGS-CHIROPOLOS FOR THE HOYA

FoBoGro offers great convenience to GW students but fails to impress with its mediocre food and slow service.

Foggy Bottom Deli Disappoints With Sandwiches and Service

By Nick Biggs-Chiropolos October 24, 2014

★★☆☆☆ $ “Cheap and close to campus” were the two criteria for restaurants that two of my friends who attend The George Washington University gave me when I decided to meet up with them...

Local Hotel Restaurant Impresses With Variety of Ritzy Fusion Plates

By Sophie Saguil October 17, 2014

Degrees Bar & Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton 3100 South St. NW ★★★★★ $$$ With Parent and Family Weekend just around the corner, Georgetown hotels will soon be full of eager Hoya families...

Seafood Restaurant Jazzes Up Southern Classics

By Yiwen Hu October 17, 2014

★★★★★ $$$$ It is not uncommon for cuisine distinctions to become over-generalized — the diversity of food found from region to region within a given country is rarely appreciated. Therefore,...

JIWON NOH FOR THE HOYA

Sabra, the well-known hummus brand has opened a temporary restaurant on Wisconsin Avenue. Hurry in to try dishes like the hummus plate.

Pop-Up Hummus Restaurant Pleases With Variety

By Jiwon Noh October 10, 2014

Sabra Hummus House 1234 Wisconsin Ave. NW ★★★★☆ $$ My favorite late-night snack by far is a big scoop of hummus with a comparatively miniscule bite of pita bread. My expertise in hummus...

NICK BIGGS FOR THE HOYA

The restaurant Tonic serves up a solid brunch for a great price in a historic venue. The much-lauded tater tots are worth a try.

Vintage Pharmacy Space Swaps the Classic Malt for a Modern Brunch

By Nick Biggs-Chiropolos October 10, 2014

Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy 2036 G St. NW ★★★★☆ $$ When one of my high school friends happened to be in Washington, D.C. last Sunday, a few of us who go to Georgetown decided to catch...

YIWEN HU/THE HOYA

Old Europe offers hearty, authentic dishes such as delicious cheese spatzel.

German Eatery Impresses with Hearty Dishes

By Yiwen Hu October 3, 2014

Old Europe 2434 Wisconsin Ave. NW ★★★★★ $$$ Ever since I was young, I have had a penchant for meat dishes – they just seem far superior to fish and vegetable fare. And if there is any...

YIWEN HU/THE HOYA

If you’re looking for a solid Chinese restaurant for take-out or a night with friends, look no further than Sichuan Pavilion. The Dry Stirred Green Beans were a surprising standout, perfectly seasoned and very authentic.

Despite Doubts, Asian Dishes Achieve Authenticity

By Yiwen Hu September 26, 2014

Personally, I’ve been extremely reluctant to step into a Chinese restaurant in Washington, D.C., fearing I would find inauthentic dishes and decor. In my defense, I wasn’t in charge of picking the...

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Hidden down a staircase on Wisconsin Avenue is Simply Banh Mi, a Vietnamese restaurant that offers fresh, tasty dishes and gorgeous patio seating. The shrimp banh mi is a solid classic sandwich.

Underground Vietnamese Restaurant Keeps it Simple

By Jacqueline Kimmell September 26, 2014

When people speak of restaurants that are hidden gems, they usually just mean that the restaurant is not well-known. However, when someone speaks of the new Vietnamese restaurant, Simply Banh Mi, the...

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Mintwood is a modern hipster bistro that serves impressive food at every meal. The Belgian waffles are powdered with sugar and served with fresh fruit toppings, making for a refreshing, sugary brunch.

At Upscale Joint, Taste Comes at Too High a Price

By Jessica Tannenbaum September 19, 2014

Mintwood Place is the Starbucks of Washington, D.C. fine dining: worthwhile yet overpriced, casual while still sophisticated, exuding overcooked hominess with a hint of wannabe-hipster flavor. Adams...

Lauded Restaurant Rocks the Entree, Other Dishes Fall Flat

Lauded Restaurant Rocks the Entree, Other Dishes Fall Flat

By Yiwen Hu September 19, 2014

There are several neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., that are known for their concentration of restaurants: Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and even Georgetown. Foggy Bottom, on the other hand, is a hidden...

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