Word Of Mouth: Nizam Ali's Best Of DC

Nizam Ali is the son of Ben and Virginia Ali, the founders of the late-night DC institution for half-smokes, Ben's Chili Bowl.

Brunch: Open City

Fancy: Sei

Best Value: Busboys and Poets

Bar Scene/Drinks: Ben's Next Door

Business Lunch: Old Ebbit Grill

Burger: Ray's Hell Burger

Pizza: Ledo Pizza

Sandwich: Chili Half-Smoke (at Ben's Chili Bowl)

Food Truck: On The Fly

Regional: The Battletown Inn

Hidden Gem: The Saloon (on U Street) and Local 16

Mexican/Latin American: El Tamarindo