UNCONVENTIONAL DINER | Modern twist on classic comfort food in a stylish setting (Shaw)

BUSBOYS AND POETS | Soulful restaurant, bar, and bookstore blending global flavors (Shaw)

NINA MAY | Seasonal, farm-to-table dishes served family-style in a modern space (Logan Circle)

BLUE DUCK TAVERN | Upscale American restaurant serving refined Mid-Atlantic cuisine (West End)

FOUNDING FARMERS | Farm-to-table spot known for its sustainably sourced American fare (Downtown)

ANJU | Contemporary-chic restaurant and pub serving bold Korean plates (Dupont Circle)

TED'S BULLETIN | Classic American comfort food with a retro twist (Dupont Circle)

L'ARDENTE | Upscale Italian restaurant with standout wood-fire pizzas (Mount Vernon Triangle)

CHINA CHILCANO | Bold fusion of Chinese, Peruvian, and Japanese flavors (Penn Quarter)

JALEO | Casual yet trendy Spanish tapas restaurant by Chef José Andrés (Penn Quarter)

OLD EBBITT GRILL | Touristy and casual American cuisine just steps from the White House (Downtown)

YARDBIRD | Casual, Southern restaurant known for its fried chicken and beer on tap (Downtown)

FILOMENA | Classic Italian restaurant with cozy and charming surroundings (Georgetown)

SUSHI TARO | Authentic Japanese spot with à la carte, kaiseki, and omakase options (Dupont Circle)

LE DIPLOMATE | Beloved French brasserie with by restauranteur, Stephen Starr (Logan Circle)

RASIKA | Elevated and modern Indian cuisine with refined dishes (West End)