DC chefs impressing you?
Danny Lee and Scott Drewno of the Fried Rice Collective (tfrc.com), Anju (anjurestaurant.com), Mandu (mandudc.com), Chiko (mychiko.com) and I Egg You (ieggyoudc.com). Also, Micheal Rafidi of Albi (albidc.com) and Yellow (yellowthecafe.com). I also love the work of Zach Ramos and Amy Phan of Ama Ami (amaami.com) and soon-to-open Two Nine Omakase (omakase29.com)
Sure, ramps and morels are great, but come spring, the seasonal delicacy I most look forward to is a soft-shell crab sandwich. Get one—or another of these other creative takes—while you can.
Read MoreChef and restaurateur Danny Lee is visiting the TODAY kitchen to share two of his favorite Korean holiday dishes. He shows us how to prepare tender braised short ribs (aka galbi-jjim) and easy, cheesy egg bread (aka gyeran-ppang) with maple and bacon.
When dining out in Washington D.C., you can find pretty much any global cuisine you crave. What's harder to locate is a restaurant that meets a specific environment for a date night. On or off the apps, dating is hard. And once you've made it past the swipe, narrowing down a special place to take a special someone can feel just as daunting. That's why simply lowering the lights isn't enough to call a restaurant "romantic" anymore. Similarly, if date night is your evening to escape for some quality time with a loved one, you deserve to spend your time where the interior design is as intentional as the food. Romance starts when many or all of the senses are engaged.
Read MoreWe named Danny Lee and Scott Drewno’s Dupont Korean spot DC’s #1 restaurant back in 2020, and the place is still killing it. The offerings here lean more savory—there’s a lone milk-bread French toast, but not much else if Mom is into sweet and carb-laden. My favorites are the grilled, marinated shortrib with eggs and the hefty kimchi burger on a pretzel bun.
Read MoreFor elevated, authentic Korean cuisine in a charming setting, you have to check out Anju. Welcomed by warm tones and gorgeous wood, the helpful staff and cozy atmosphere will make you feel right at home! The menu is bursting with intense and delightful flavors, with great attention to detail given to every dish. Standouts include the succulent Pork & Kimchi Dumplings, which you can watch thanks to the perfect view of the bustling kitchen. These thrilling qualities combined makes Anaju an excellent choice for your next dining date in DC.
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