Casual Weeknight Dinner

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Declaration is right near Nats Park and has a wide-ranging menu and a daily Happy Hour so it’s perfect for a group dinner or brunch before a game.

Team InfatuationJuly 11, 2018

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This new location of All Purpose in the Navy Yard is serving pizza and Italian appetizers on the water, and is a quick walk to Nats Park.

Team InfatuationJuly 11, 2018

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Chicken + Whiskey’s name says it all: it’s a casual Peruvian chicken spot in the front, and a vinyl bar with 100 varieties of whiskey in the back.

Lily SahnMay 2, 2018

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Lucky Buns in Adams Morgan is a versatile, open-late burger spot with unique toppings that’s perfect for when Jumbo Slice just won’t cut it.

Lily SahnMay 2, 2018

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Surfside is where you go for Mexican around Glover Park. Take advantage of their roof.

Joe BrantlingerDecember 18, 2017

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Paolo’s is one of the few reasonably-priced places for drinks and a light bite on Wisconsin in Georgetown.

Joe BrantlingerDecember 18, 2017

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It gets crowded on the weekends, but El Rey is a reliable spot for after work drinks and Mexican food around U Street.

Joe BrantlingerOctober 25, 2017

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Bistro 1521 does casual Filipino food in Ballston. Add it to your lunch or weeknight dinner rotation.

Joe BrantlingerOctober 13, 2017

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If you're looking for a place to start or end a big night in Shaw, the Hong Kong-style food at Tiger Fork is an excellent option.

Joe BrantlingerOctober 13, 2017

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Zenebech in Adams Morgan is a DC classic, and the Ethiopian is some of the best in town.

Joe BrantlingerSeptember 27, 2017

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Hill Country is a DC barbecue VIP, and it’s conveniently located in Penn Quarter.

Joe BrantlingerSeptember 27, 2017

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Northside Social is a coffee shop by day and a wine bar at night. If you live in Arlington, it will come in handy at least once a week.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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Most of the Chinese food in Arlington is sub-par. Peter Chang is the exception.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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Citizen Burger serves our favorite burger in Arlington.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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Yona is a ramen spot in Arlington that plays Biggie and works for a date or dinner with a friend.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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In the middle of Clarendon, Cava Mezze is a solid spot for a Mediterranean group dinner or brunch.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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Pho 75 serves Arlington’s best (and probably cheapest) pho.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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Pupatella doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s serving the best pizza in Arlington.

Joe BrantlingerAugust 2, 2017

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A Shake Shack in Navy Yard means you can get your fix without waiting in the huge line for the one in the stadium.

Joe BrantlingerJuly 17, 2017

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All-Purpose is a neighborhood spot in Shaw with excellent Italian antipasti and some good pizza.

Marisa DunnJuly 6, 2017