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Step one in Washington's twelve-step program towards embracing Obama cool. Glossy, blood red, geometric leather cushions, square red lanterns, sex shop chic ("Waiter, there's a vampire in my soup"). Local hot stuff chef Brian Murphy preaches truth, love, liberty on a plate—posh global flavor mash-ups: pick an exotic and/or expensive meat plus one rare sauce from a developed Asian country. Add a quaint US state as an adjective, repeat. New Chicago tribe of CSPAN-watchers lovin' it.
Land of permanent sun meets land of the rising sun. Precious, three-component tapas keep dressed-up Logan swingers intrigued, occupied. Contrary to everywhere, seafood is a forte-temaki hand rolls ... read more
Latest proof that DC is, in fact, a Belgian colony. Requisite moules frites and nostalgic bières keep the kitchen on message but kid rock chef pushes the palate with Americana tributes... read more
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