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Verified · ★ 5/5 L'Avant-Garde — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

L'Avant-Garde

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "My wife and I enjoyed the Lobster. It was several courses and finished-up with a...

2915 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is a very pleasant dining experience. There are several completely different spaces to dine,...

205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Curator Verified Oribu — Restaurants & Dining
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Oribu

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Oribu is a verified Restaurant located at 1000...

1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Toki Underground — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Toki Underground

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "The ABSOLUTE best ramen in the city."

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Mariscos 1133 — Restaurants & Dining
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Mariscos 1133

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I stopped quickly for lunch and ordered a “Steak & Cheese” Sandwich. What I got...

1133 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 5/5 El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria — Restaurants & Dining
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El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I like the vibe of the spot, the food is decent, the service is a...

1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 4/5 All-Purpose Pizza - Shaw — Restaurants & Dining
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All-Purpose Pizza - Shaw

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (4/5 Stars): "A bit pricey, but I guess the location is a PRIME location. As for the...

Verified · ★ 4/5 Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen — Restaurants & Dining
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Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (4/5 Stars): "Found out that they didn’t have Black Olives for their pizza, only Kalamata. I love...

610 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Curator Verified Mess Hall — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Mess Hall

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Mess Hall is a verified Shared-use commercial kitchen...

703 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017
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Curator Verified Sisters Thai — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Sisters Thai

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Classic eats, coffee & cheery decor — Charming...

Verified · ★ 5/5 Bayside Bull — Restaurants & Dining
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Bayside Bull

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is what Arby’s dreams of being. The service was friendly and the place is...

108 W Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Honey Pig BBQ — Restaurants & Dining
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Honey Pig BBQ

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "A little pricey, but it is a wonderful time. I can NEVER seem to eat...

7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Kabob Palace — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Kabob Palace

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "24 HOURS OF THE BEST KABOBS IN DC. HANDS-DOWN. Every foodie knows to eat where...

2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Astra Miami Rooftop — Restaurants & Dining
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Astra Miami Rooftop

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This place is perfect. Our server was a sweetheart, and she took great care of...

2121 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Bárbaro Cocina Primitiva sede Poblado — Restaurants & Dining
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Bárbaro Cocina Primitiva sede Poblado

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "The steak was smoked to perfection before being grilled to perfection. The seasoning was not...

Verified · ★ 5/5 Sanguich — Restaurants & Dining
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Sanguich

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "If you’re in Miami, FL and you’re a foodie this is the Cuban to eat....

2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Chuy's — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Chuy's

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "Get the Steak Ponchos....with a side of Boom-Boom sauce!!"

Verified · ★ 5/5 El Pollo Rico — Restaurants & Dining
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El Pollo Rico

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is the best Peruvian Chicken in the area."

13470 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Randy's Ribs & BBQ — Restaurants & Dining
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Randy's Ribs & BBQ

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I love the smokey flavor of their ribs. The side are pretty good too."

7732 Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Riverside Pizza Factory — Restaurants & Dining
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Riverside Pizza Factory

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "First-off the pizza is the most unique option the region. I love real pizza that...

Occoquan Historic District, VA 22125
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Willard's Real Pit BBQ — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Willard's Real Pit BBQ

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I loved this place!"

Verified · ★ 5/5 Yum's II — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Yum's II

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is the quintessential "Urban Carry-out". I ONLY recommend Yums for their Wings...FRIED-HARD...with Fries....and Mumbo...

1413 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Shahi Kabob — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Shahi Kabob

Rated 5/5 Stars & featured by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Shahi Kabob is a verified...

2896 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192