Yellow's za'atar pastry, Rasika's palak chaat, Ben's Chili Bowl half-smoke, Bread Furst croissants. DC eats more diversely than its reputation suggests.
10 places Phil ate at in Washington DC, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Yellow
Levantine café by Michael Rafidi — James Beard Outstanding Chef 2024.
Phil ate: Peanut-butter-coconut iced latte, Za'atar pastry with labneh, Chicken shawarma
When: Tue–Sat 08:00–20:00. Sun–Mon 08:00–15:00 (Georgetown).
Bread Furst
Mark Furstenberg's neighborhood bakery — daily-changing seasonal menu.
Phil ate: Plain + chocolate croissants, Canelés, Messy egg sandwich
When: Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00. Sat–Sun + holidays 08:00–19:00.
Lunch
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Stachowski's Market
Phil ate: Pastrami sandwich, House sausage
Baked & Wired
Phil ate: Cupcakes, OMG bar, Cookies
Ben's Chili Bowl
U Street community institution since 1958 — kept open through 1968 riots.
Phil ate: Half-smoke with chili and cheese
Mozzeria DC
Phil ate: Wood-fired pizza
Anju
Phil ate: Banchan, 30-day kimchi, Korean fried chicken
Thip Khao
Chef Seng Luangrath — godmother of Laotian cuisine in America.
Phil ate: Crispy rice salad, Kua mee, Muu som
Booking: Reservations via OpenTable.
When: Sun–Mon 17:00–22:00. Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Maketto
Phil ate: Dumplings, Cambodian-style short rib, Fried chicken