Word Of Mouth: Amanda McClements' Best Of D.C.

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Brunch: Birch and Barley

Fancy: Komi

Best Value: Bibiana's $15 bar lunch

Bar Scene/Drinks: Columbia Room/Passenger

Business Lunch: Central

Burger: Café Saint-Ex

Pizza: Pizzeria Orso

Sandwich: Room 11's Cheese Panini

Food Truck: Red Hook Lobster Pound Truck

Regional: Equinox

Hidden Gem: Comet Ping Pong

Mexican/Latin American: Oyamel

Japanese: Kushi or Kaz Sushi Bar

Spanish/Tapas: Estadio

Thai/Southeast Asian: Pho 75

Wine List: Proof

Chinese: Great Wall Szechuan

Seafood: Black Salt

Steak: BLT Steak

Italian: Bibiana

Barbecue: Levi's Port Cafe

Desserts: Birch and Barley

Indian: Rasika

Vegetarian: Zaytinya

Wild Card: Bar Pilar