40 Eats for 2014
Neopol Savory Smokery is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

1. Neopol Savory Smokery

8.6
529 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimora, MD
Bar Caffè · Chinquapin Park - Belvedere · 17 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The smoked salmon is the heart of the Salmon BLT, flaked generously over earthy flaxseed bread and layered with salty bacon, tart mustard-dill aioli, tomato and bitter greens. www.wapo.st/40eats

Rose's Luxury is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

2. Rose's Luxury

9.0
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Nuovo ristorante americano · Capitol Hill · 134 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The pork sausage, habanero and litchi salad delivers nirvana in a mix of mint, cilantro and Thai basil, a broth scented with biting habanero and a jumble of textures. Leggi tutto.

Bonchon Chicken is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

3. Bonchon Chicken

8.4
2209 N Pershing Dr Ste E, Arlington, VA
Ristorante coreano · Lyon Park · 50 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The wings from this Korean fried chicken chain are double-fried and have the right amount of sauce. Leggi tutto.

Doi Moi is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

4. Doi Moi

8.5
1800 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante asiatico · U-Street · 89 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The Gaeng par hed, or wild mushroom curry, is a vegan dish with tender chunks of lemongrass and fresh green peppercorns. Leggi tutto.

Kapnos is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

5. Kapnos

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante greco · U-Street · 114 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Taramosalata, with steamed cauliflower, raw onion, kicky chives and an artful dab of caviar is great served with perfectly chewy flatbread. Leggi tutto.

Water & Wall is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

6. Water & Wall

3811 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA
Ristorante americano · Ballston - Virginia Square · 17 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The duck confit is made with a contemporary twist on the classic French preparation. The bird is cured for a day with floral juniper berries. Leggi tutto.

Le Diplomate is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

7. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante francese · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The Burger Americain is made with two slim, seared patties tucked into a golden bun baked in-house, draped with American cheese and topped with a few tart pickles, plus its own mystery sauce. Leggi tutto.

Etto is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

8. Etto

8.0
1541 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante italiano · Logan Circle - Shaw · 43 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The anchovies in green sauce are cured rather than cooked, are set off by a generous helping of a tart green sauce redolent of parsely, lemon and capers and half of a soft-cooked egg. Leggi tutto.

Zentan is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

9. Zentan

6.7
1155 14th St NW (at Massachusetts Ave.), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante asiatico · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 70 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Nguyen’s Reuben sandwich swaps duck (“my favorite protein,” says the chef) and kimchi for corned beef and sauerkraut. Sweetly seasoned duck + the fiery slaw mixes pleasure with pain. Hotheads rejoice. Leggi tutto.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

10. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.6
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Negozio di ciambelle · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The creme brulee doughnut gets a blast from a kitchen torch, a fiery moment that yields a crackled, sugary, just-shy-of-burned glaze. Leggi tutto.

Panda Gourmet is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

11. Panda Gourmet

7.9
2700 New York Ave NE (at Bladensburg Rd NE), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante cinese · Brentwood - Langdon · 32 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The lamb with cumin is dry-fried and served under a forest of cilantro, chilis, fat slices of garlic and bell pepper. Leggi tutto.

Stachowski Market & Deli is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

12. Stachowski Market & Deli

8.8
1425 28th St NW (P St), Washington, D.C.
Gastronomia · Georgetown · 50 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The New England-inspired grinder is a monster among sandwiches, a foot-long stacked so high with salami, coppa, mortadella and soppressata that it clocks in at more than two pounds. Leggi tutto.

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

13. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante americano · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The balanced, sweet, salty and briny quality of the oysters are a big draw to this mainstay D.C. restaurant. Leggi tutto.

Daikaya is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

14. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ristorante di ramen · Chinatown · 284 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Ramen purists might blanch at the thought of a noodle bowl without pork, but they've probably never had chef Katsuya Fukushima's vegan ramen Leggi tutto.

Taco Bamba is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

15. Taco Bamba

9.1
2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA
Ristorante di taco · 85 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Camarones a la diabla was inspiration for the Camaron diabla taco, with corn-spiked rice made green with cilantro, and a daisy chain of saffron-hued shrimp drizzled with jalapeno crema. Leggi tutto.

Little Serow is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

16. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante thai · Northwest Washington · 58 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The platter of Thai-style pork ribs marinated in a sugarcane-based Mekhong whiskey, caramelized and stacked with crisp shallots and dill is a highlight at the restaurant. Leggi tutto.

G by Mike Isabella is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

17. G by Mike Isabella

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Paninoteca · U-Street · 52 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Try the roasted cauliflower sandwich, with topped with salty, fried shishito peppers, blackened whole scallion stalks, mouth-puckering pickled shallots and of fresh herbs. Leggi tutto.

Southern Efficiency is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

18. Southern Efficiency

1841 7th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky bar · U-Street · 21 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The bisque-like peanut soup is a nod to Southern cuisine. Sour cream, a bit of sherry vinegar and an artful sprinkle of greens finish the vegetarian soup. Leggi tutto.

Chocolate Crust is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

19. Chocolate Crust

5830 Georgia Ave NW (Missouri Ave), Washington, D.C.
Gastronomia · Northwest Washington · 3 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The Doissant, pronounced DWA-sant, is less doughnut than dessert-worthy pastry. Try it. Leggi tutto.

GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

20. GBD (Golden Brown Delicious)

1323 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn N St. & Dupont Cir. NW), Washington, D.C.
Locale con specialità pollo fritto · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 115 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The Luther: Fried chicken, bacon and a doughnut. Try it with fries if you're feeling daring. Leggi tutto.

La Casita Pupuseria & Market is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

21. La Casita Pupuseria & Market

8.6
8214 Piney Branch Rd (Dale Drive), Silver Spring, MD
Ristorante latino americano · 11 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: A pupusa (the Salvadoran stuffed corn cake) at this spot come with a broad array of fillings. Leggi tutto.

Range is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

22. Range

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (in Chevy Chase Pavillion), Washington, D.C.
Nuovo ristorante americano · Friendship Heights · 85 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Could we do a roundup of must-eat dishes without a kale salad? Try Range's, which comes with pecorino and olive oil slow-cooked with egg yolk. Leggi tutto.

matchbox is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

23. matchbox

1901 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · U-Street · 80 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The Fire & Smoke is one of the city's spiciest. Roasted red peppers and chewy smoked gouda are nice, but the chipotle-spiked sauce is the essence of this pizza. Leggi tutto.

The Red Hen is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

24. The Red Hen

9.1
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante italiano · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Fried artichokes arrive at your table as a mountain of crisp, flower-like buds, brightened with fresh sprigs of dill and a tart lemon aioli with capers and anchovy. Leggi tutto.

Right Proper Brewing Company is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

25. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.6
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Birrificio · U-Street · 95 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The crunchy chicken liver pieces go through a bath of buttermilk and a re tossed in flour for a thick coat of crunch. Built for the adventurous, they're served with house-made mumbo sauce. Leggi tutto.

NuVegan Cafe is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

26. NuVegan Cafe

8.4
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · Pleasant Plains · 78 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: For the mac and cheese, Woodlands chef Chef Mickiyah Woodland emulsifies fresh soy milk with olive oil, garlic and nutritional yeast, which turns it into a heavenly cream with a cheesy flavor. Leggi tutto.

Ruan Thai is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

27. Ruan Thai

8.6
11407 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd), Silver Spring, MD
Ristorante thai · 42 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: Try yum watercress is a salad that's fried and woven through with shrimp, squid, cashews, lime and a generous sprinkle of fried shallots. Leggi tutto.

Duke's Grocery is one of 40 Eats for 2014.

28. Duke's Grocery

8.5
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub ristorante · Northwest Washington · 133 consigli e recensioni

Washington PostWashington Post: The brick Lane salt-beef sarnie has beef brined for two weeks in a bath of brown sugar and 20 spices; simmered for hours and stacked on rye with house-made pickles and mustard. Leggi tutto.