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DC Dish: Sizzling Secrets and Spicy Scoops from the Capital's Hottest Kitchens

DC Dish: Sizzling Secrets and Spicy Scoops from the Capital's Hottest Kitchens

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Food Scene Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is having a culinary renaissance that’s impossible to ignore, and the city’s recent restaurant buzz is hotter than a smoker at the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. This year, the spotlight landed squarely on Dōgon, Kwame Onwuachi’s celestial Afro-Caribbean showpiece inside the Salamander Washington DC hotel at The Wharf. Dōgon draws from Onwuachi’s Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Creole roots, turning out dishes like berbere-roasted chicken with jollof rice and hoe crab that manages to be both “crispy and fluffy.” The rum cake has diners raving, and the atmosphere—crafted in collaboration with Modellus Novus—feels like dining in an art installation with a dash of West African folklore.

Neighborhoods across the District are exploding with fresh concepts. Maison Bar à Vins in Adams Morgan offers late-night bone marrow with Champagne, proving DC’s appetite for sophistication after hours. Chef Giovanni Orellana’s Selva, now open in Dupont Circle, takes taste buds on a pan-Latin odyssey with ceviche del pescado and pollo loco. Meanwhile, Nuli at The Square food hall is shaking up the fast-casual scene with West African wraps and protein-packed bowls—think spicy prawns and jollof rice for lunch that’s as nutritious as it is bold.

The city’s cross-cultural collaborations aren’t just in the kitchen. Shibuya in Chevy Chase brings customizable donburi and ramen bowls to the area, while Marcus D.C. inside The Morrow Hotel offers “Swediopian” small plates that blend Ethiopian and Swedish flavors. Taqueria Xochi is prepared to broaden DC’s Mexican street food horizons when it opens doors in Navy Yard. If you’re craving Italian, Michelin-starred Michael Mina’s Acqua Bistecca celebrates modern interpretations of classics—expect seasonal crudos and perfectly charred seafood.

What truly elevates DC’s scene is its devotion to local ingredients and flavors. Vendors at the Giant BBQ Battle serve up smoked mac and cheese and barbecue egg rolls, while markets and events showcase Mid-Atlantic bounty from Chesapeake Bay oysters to Maryland corn. The annual Capital Food Fight at The Anthem pairs food from dozens of top restaurants with charity, letting listeners taste the future of DC while supporting food security in the community.

Summer and fall bring marquee events and festivals. From the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to DC JazzFest and Restaurant Week, the city becomes a playground for food lovers of every stripe—with prix fixe menus, chef demos, and global ingredients stealing the show. In short, Washington D.C’s food scene is a microcosm of ingenuity, international flair, and spirited local pride. If you’re hungry for adventure, you won’t find a city more capable of turning dinner into a celebration of heritage, creativity, and flavor..


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