“Eat” listings
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JACKSON'S ROASTING & CARVING CO.
If you've never met a meat you didn't want toeat, Jackson's is your spot. Slow-roasted andbeer-braised hunks of turkey, ham and brisketare carved to order, with several ounces oneach sandwich and panini. Moist chickenand meatloaf are also standouts. A varietyof dressings and select-your-own toppingscomplete the treat. $$ (03/2009)
933 N Quincy Blvd, Arlington
703-312-1073
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TAYLOR GOURMET
An Italian deli opened by Philadelphia transplants, this roughly hewn H Street addition offers imported cured meats and warm chicken cutlets on chewy, fresh 6- and 12-inch hoagies. $ (02/2009)
1116 H St NE
202-684-7001
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GIOVANNI'S TRATTU
If you want quality food with no scene, this hidden, homey Italian gem is for you. Robust pastas, lasagnas and zitis are the star of Giovanni's show, and you're guaranteed to leave as a member of the clean-plate club. $$ (02/2009)
1823 Jefferson Pl NW
202-452-4960
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PANACHE
Placing big flavors on small plates, this glam grotto showcases the bright bites of the Mediterranean sun countries (as well as earthy entrées). Enjoy gazpacho and chicken Florentine amid gleaming white leather and deep red velvet. $$ (02/2009)
1753 Pinnacle Dr, McLean, VA
703-748-1919
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YAKU
A new venture from the District's Latin Concepts team (Ceviche, Gazuza, Cha-Cha Lounge), this industrial chic restaurant offers "Chifa," Chinese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. Try the dim sum menu filled with items like chicken and quinoa. $$ (02/2009)
2001 N 15th St, Arlington, VA
703-248-0844
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ZED'S ETHIOPIAN CUISINE
Bookending Georgetown's M Street retail district, this Ethiopian fine dining establishment has been feeding hungry Washingtonians for more than 20 years. As is traditional, a variety of savory meat and vegetable dishes are served communally to be eaten with injera (flatbread). $$ (02/2009)
1201 28th St NW
202-333-4710
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CRÊPES-A-GO-GO
If you can't get your fill of fillings, this is the place to go-go. Offering a mix of sweet and savory fruits, vegetables and meat folded into a hot-off-the-griddle spongy pancake, this crêperie is value-packed. Gelato and Italian sodas are also offered. $ (01/2009)
2122 P St NW
202-955-5655
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PHO SATE
Vietnamese noodle soup made with beef broth, pho is the ultimate winter elixir. Pure alchemy, this soup is what you make it; select from a variety of meats and seasonings. What sets the pho here apart is the sate, a chili paste-based recipe of herbs and spices. $ (01/2009)
2814 Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA
703-698-8088
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FOUR SISTERS
Relocated to a new sleek spot, this longtime landmark for Asian cuisine offers an expansive yet approachable menu with more than 150 options. While the interior has a crisp new character, the food is still as homey as ever. Try the congee or seafood broth cooked in a tableside hot pot. $$ (01/2009)
8190 Strawberry Ln, Fairfax, VA
703-539-8566
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HITCHING POST RESTAURANT
Come hungry to this tchotchke-lined townhouse serving huge plates of soulful Southern staples like greens, mac and cheese, and roast chicken. $$ (01/2009)
200 Upshur St NW
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PASSIONFISH
Fishing for a great meal along the Dulles toll road? In the sea of options you'll find this great catch, featuring sushi, ceviche, fried fish and beyond. A contemporary interior with a "floating" glass staircase adds to the fluid experience. $$$ (01/2009)
11960 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA
703-230-3474
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TANGYSWEET
Frozen yogurt is the dessert drug in Dupont Circle. Folks are addicted to the creamy yet low-fat treat, offered in a luminous lounge with such flavors as pomegranate and green tea, and toppings aplenty. (Try the crunch-infused mochi.) $ (11/2008)
2029 P St NW
202-822-2066
www.tangysweet.com