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- RroyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoNever fails to be a great experience. The only issue we've had in many years of coming back to Zatinya is noise. This time we arrived at 5 PM for a 6 PM reservation and it was quieter than usual. They were simply fantastic, acknowledged our anniversary and made the night special. But all visits to this superb restaurant are specialMore infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- OOmarvipHawaii •42 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWow, as advertised, great host, server, manager!!!! The food we ordered was all superb!!! Crab cake to start, wife ordered the meatloaf, I had the short rib stroganoff. We had reservations and thankful we thought ahead, the 1330 lunch rush was visible on the weekend. I ordered a bloody mary, only portion of the meal which I thought lacked attention. Manager passed by the table and was very nice!!! Thank you for the Carrot cake, it was phenomenal. Highly would recommend and glad we came!!!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- AAnitaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 10, 2024Delicious! Loved everything we ordered. Doubles, roti, chicken, spinach, plantains.More infoTrini VybezPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Washington•4.7
- JJaniceWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 10, 2024The food here is absolutely delicious! We were a group of five and everyone loved their meal.More infoKookoo Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Persian• Washington•4.9
- MMeghanGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 1, 2024This was my first time at Letena and it was excellent! Will definitely be back. My table shared a platter and each item was delicious. The restaurant smelled amazing when you walked in the door. Servers constantly kept my water full.More infoLetena Ethiopian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Columbia Heights / Brightwood•5
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Tucked away in the District of Columbia's northwest corner, the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights and Brightwood contain beautiful homes, friendly residents, and some of the greatest chefs on the East Coast. Restaurants in this area of D.C. have been featured by food critics in the Washington Post and the Washingtonian magazine. On weekends, both visitors and locals of the city can enjoy brunch at several notable restaurants. Former President Barack Obama and celebrities have frequented the area for Southern fare or a classic meal of eggs Benedict. Local enthusiasm for coffee has also peaked over the years, so strong and bold brews are popular at establishments on 11th Street. For lunch and dinner, modern American and Asian-fusion are popular. Upscale vegan restaurants are also a hit among Washington's Millennial residents.
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