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- MMollySan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoZaytinya is one of my go to places to take friends, family, and out of town people because the food is great and the price is great! Our waitress took a while to take our order but the food came out fast and the drinks were great!More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- JJ.P.Las Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server was kind, professional and had a great knowledge of the menu. She was very quick to attend to us and make our team feel comfortable. Would recommend her and this restaurant any day to anyone.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- AAnitaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 10, 2024Delicious! Loved everything we ordered. Doubles, roti, chicken, spinach, plantains.More infoTrini VybezPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Washington•4.7
- JJaniceWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 10, 2024The food here is absolutely delicious! We were a group of five and everyone loved their meal.More infoKookoo Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Persian• Washington•4.9
- MMeghanGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 1, 2024This was my first time at Letena and it was excellent! Will definitely be back. My table shared a platter and each item was delicious. The restaurant smelled amazing when you walked in the door. Servers constantly kept my water full.More infoLetena Ethiopian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Columbia Heights / Brightwood•5
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Tucked away in the District of Columbia's northwest corner, the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights and Brightwood contain beautiful homes, friendly residents, and some of the greatest chefs on the East Coast. Restaurants in this area of D.C. have been featured by food critics in the Washington Post and the Washingtonian magazine. On weekends, both visitors and locals of the city can enjoy brunch at several notable restaurants. Former President Barack Obama and celebrities have frequented the area for Southern fare or a classic meal of eggs Benedict. Local enthusiasm for coffee has also peaked over the years, so strong and bold brews are popular at establishments on 11th Street. For lunch and dinner, modern American and Asian-fusion are popular. Upscale vegan restaurants are also a hit among Washington's Millennial residents.
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