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Korean-Style Pigout

Just try to resist barbecue in Annandale by way of Seoul.

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Simple Lebanese

If you don't mind the smoke, Lebnan Zaman is a good place to unwind over shawarma.

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Love Is on the Menu

No Valentine's reservations? We offer a few suggestions.

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Sei, Yes

Penn Quarter's Sei has been packed with diners looking for small plates and sake.

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In light of a sour economy, Michel Richard Citronelle is cutting its hours and staff. Earlier this month, the modern French restaurant in Georgetown stopped serving dinner Sunday and Monday and began the process of reducing its kitchen and dining room crews. Dinner is now offered Tuesday through Saturday; as many as 10 staff may be sidelined.

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Valentine's Day Reservations: Going, Going . . .

When it comes to Valentine's Day dining this year, it appears that if you snoozed, you lost. While many of us were still sleeping off the inauguration, savvy D.C. diners snapped up tables at romantic dining rooms around the region. Eve? "Fully committed." Adour, Corduroy, Farrah Olivia, Vermilion, Volt? All booked up, according to OpenTable.com. There are still tables to be found at places like Cafe Atlantico, Marvin and Mio -- provided you don't mind eating early (before 6:30) or late (after 9) that Saturday. But if you want to have that romantic dinner during the 7 or 8 o'clock hours, here are a few places that still had tables as of press time.

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are mostly non-chain eateries, bc I'm a snob and I support local businesses. But I still <3 Wendy's.

 
 
 
 

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  • General Store: Homey American road food is on the menu at this Gillian Clark venture.
  • Hank's Eats: Chef Geoff Tracy opens a new venture in Hyattsville.
  • Sei Sushi: A mod sushi spot opens in Penn Quarter.

What's New: Restaurants

  • General Store: Homey American road food is on the menu at this Gillian Clark venture.
  • Hank's Eats: Chef Geoff Tracy opens a new venture in Hyattsville.
  • Sei Sushi: A mod sushi spot opens in Penn Quarter.
  • Next Door: The owners of Ben's open a bar with creative comfort food.
  • 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
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