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15 Places to Find U.S. Regional Dishes in DC

by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Dec 14, 2012, 6:15am EST

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Dec 14, 2012, 6:15am EST

Photo: Bayou Bakery/Yelp

In honor of Philly cheesesteak restaurant Steak & Ice opening this week, Eater readers have been voting on their favorite U.S. regional dishes around town, from hoagies to lobster rolls. You can still vote for your choice here, but for those who would rather just try them all, here's a handy map on where you can find 15 iconic U.S. dishes in the DC area.

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Taylor Charles Steak & Ice

The just-opened Steak & Ice offers Philly specialties such as water ice and cheesesteaks.

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1320 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Pete's New Haven Style Apizza

Connecticut-style pizza has its followers, and they know where to find their favorite type of pies (try one with clams on top): Pete's (multiple locations).

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1400 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Taylor Gourmet

For hoagies and chicken cutlet sandwiches — both Philly favorites — head to one of Taylor's several area locations.

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1116 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Armand's Chicago Pizza - Capitol Hill

Though some locations of the chain have closed, you can still find remaining branches of this Chicago-style pizza place.

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226 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Wiseguy NY Pizza

Wiseguy pizza just opened in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood and has already drawn a following for its New York-style slices.

300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Ben's Chili Bowl

DC's most well-known dish, the half-smoke, is naturally available at Ben's Chili Bowl. Or, alternately, any hot dog cart you approach.

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1213 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Red Hook Lobster Pound DC

The New England lobster roll gets a fine tribute from Red Hook's roving truck

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Moving Target, Washington, DC 20002

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ChurchKey

The Jersey diner staple, disco fries (which bear some resemblance to Montreal's poutine) are on the bar menu at ChurchKey.

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1337 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Luke's Lobster

Lobster fans who don't want to follow a food truck around can always turn to Luke's Lobster (multiple locations).

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624 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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DC-3

Chicago-style hot dogs can be found at DC-3, the hot dog spot from the Matchbox team.

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423 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Liberty Tavern

Pittsburgh residents nostalgic for a Primanti Bros. sandwich (famous for its french fry and cole slaw topping) can find Liam LaCivita's take on the dish at Liberty Tavern.

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3195 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Ford's Fish Shack

New England favorites such as fried clams are on the menu at Ford's (multiple locations).

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44260 Ice Rink Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

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Hill Country Barbecue Market

Hill Country in DC doesn't just do barbecue. It does Texas-style barbecue.

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410 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Taqueria Poblano

L.A.-style tacos get a tribute from casual Mexican restaurant Taqueria Poblano (multiple locations).

2400 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

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Bayou Bakery

New Orleans favorites like beignets and muffaletta are on the menu at Bayou Bakery.

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1515 N Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA 22209

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Taylor Charles Steak & Ice

1320 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

The just-opened Steak & Ice offers Philly specialties such as water ice and cheesesteaks.

Open in Google Maps

1320 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza

1400 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Connecticut-style pizza has its followers, and they know where to find their favorite type of pies (try one with clams on top): Pete's (multiple locations).

Open in Google Maps

1400 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Visit Website

Taylor Gourmet

1116 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

For hoagies and chicken cutlet sandwiches — both Philly favorites — head to one of Taylor's several area locations.

Open in Google Maps

1116 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Armand's Chicago Pizza - Capitol Hill

226 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Though some locations of the chain have closed, you can still find remaining branches of this Chicago-style pizza place.

Open in Google Maps

226 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Wiseguy NY Pizza

300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Wiseguy pizza just opened in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood and has already drawn a following for its New York-style slices.

300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Ben's Chili Bowl

1213 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

DC's most well-known dish, the half-smoke, is naturally available at Ben's Chili Bowl. Or, alternately, any hot dog cart you approach.

Open in Google Maps

1213 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Red Hook Lobster Pound DC

Moving Target, Washington, DC 20002

The New England lobster roll gets a fine tribute from Red Hook's roving truck

Open in Google Maps

Moving Target, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

ChurchKey

1337 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

The Jersey diner staple, disco fries (which bear some resemblance to Montreal's poutine) are on the bar menu at ChurchKey.

Open in Google Maps

1337 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Luke's Lobster

624 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Lobster fans who don't want to follow a food truck around can always turn to Luke's Lobster (multiple locations).

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624 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

DC-3

423 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Chicago-style hot dogs can be found at DC-3, the hot dog spot from the Matchbox team.

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423 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Visit Website

Liberty Tavern

3195 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Pittsburgh residents nostalgic for a Primanti Bros. sandwich (famous for its french fry and cole slaw topping) can find Liam LaCivita's take on the dish at Liberty Tavern.

Open in Google Maps

3195 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Visit Website

Ford's Fish Shack

44260 Ice Rink Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

New England favorites such as fried clams are on the menu at Ford's (multiple locations).

Open in Google Maps

44260 Ice Rink Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

Visit Website

Hill Country Barbecue Market

410 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Hill Country in DC doesn't just do barbecue. It does Texas-style barbecue.

Open in Google Maps

410 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Taqueria Poblano

2400 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

L.A.-style tacos get a tribute from casual Mexican restaurant Taqueria Poblano (multiple locations).

2400 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Visit Website

Bayou Bakery

1515 N Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA 22209

New Orleans favorites like beignets and muffaletta are on the menu at Bayou Bakery.

Open in Google Maps

1515 N Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA 22209

Visit Website

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