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New American
The light-filled dining room on L Street runs to earth tones and cozy corners, and the crowd skews toward people who have actual things to discuss over dinner. This is an upscale New American restaurant where the chef, a neighborhood fixture, tilts classic dishes just far enough off-axis to keep them interesting. A James Beard semifinalist and listed in the Michelin Guide, it handles a business lunch and a family celebration with equal composure.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
One number, weighted & current 74
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Linguine with clams Michelin Guide
- Chicken Milanese Michelin Guide
- Crab cakes Michelin Guide
- Crown of cauliflower Michelin Guide
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- Park Hyatt Washington Stay · 90
- Blue Duck Tavern American Eat · 80
- Rasika Indian Eat · 87
- Yours Truly DC Stay · 74
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