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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,...

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,...

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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...

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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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Penn Commons serves classic American fare with an upscale twist. The Haight-Ashbury Burger is a crisp falafel burger with pickled vegetables, feta cheese and cilantro, accompanied by yummy fries.

New Spinoff Restaurant Plays Up Beloved Classics

By Julia McCrimlisk September 12, 2014

★★★★☆ $$$$ If you’ve ever wanted to try District Commons but haven’t wanted to face the Colonials down in Foggy Bottom or open your wallet quite that far, here’s your chance. Penn Commons,...

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