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- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
- Red Velvet: The cupcake trend marches into Penn Quarter
- Bourbon Steak: Michael Mina brings a meaty menu to the Four Seasons.
- Posto: The owners of Tosca deliver informal Italian to Logan Circle
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- The Jockey Club: A Washington institution returns
- PassionFish: Seafood finds a home in Reston Town Center
- Art and Soul: Southern flavors courtesy of Oprah's former chef, Art Smith
What's New
- Sei Sushi: A mod sushi spot opens in Penn Quarter.
- Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
What's New: Restaurants
- Sei Sushi: A mod sushi spot opens in Penn Quarter.
- Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
- Tap and Vine: The owners of Restaurant Vero open a family-friendly spot in a former Pizza Hut
- Red Velvet: The cupcake trend marches into Penn Quarter
- Bourbon Steak: Michael Mina brings a meaty menu to the Four Seasons.
- Posto: The owners of Tosca deliver informal Italian to Logan Circle
- Matchbox: The popular Penn Quarter hangout opens a new location in Barracks Row
- The Jockey Club: A Washington institution returns
- PassionFish: Seafood finds a home in Reston Town Center
- Art and Soul: Southern flavors courtesy of Oprah's former chef, Art Smith
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