Eater writers and editors always get the same question. Friends, family, acquaintances, and randos all want to know, “Where should I eat right now?” That’s where the Eater Heatmap enters the conversation, pointing diners toward the most intriguing or otherwise buzzworthy new restaurants in the D.C. area. This list considers restaurants that have been open for six months or less. For our map of the D.C. area’s 38 essential restaurants, go here.
New to the list: Bronze, for creative cocktails and whole fish on H Street; Kirby Club, for a kebab-filled feast in Fairfax; The Breakfast Spot, for bone-in oxtail and grits in downtown Silver Spring; and Thompson Italian, for a family-friendly pasta place in Old Town.
Leaving the list: Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Nama Ko, Puzukan, and Seamore’s Arlington.
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