Craving restorative soups or cool refreshing beverages? This Vietnamese eatery prepares nearly two dozen protein-packed dishes (from meatballs and brisket on down to tripe and soft tendon) flanked by all the fixins (fresh basil, sliced jalapenos, juicy limes), assorted vermicelli dishes, and thirst-quenching bubble teas.

This Ethiopian restaurant covers all the greatest hits (doro wot, beef tibs, injera) during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Those in search of a real eye-opener need look no further than their traditional coffee service, a by-request production featuring raw beans roasted on the spot.

The cozy, performance spacey-y yin to sibling Smith Commons’ glossy wood-paneled yang, Smith Public Trust invites everyone to just savor the moment. Beers are typically local — Atlas Brew Works and 3 Stars are well represented — the food eclectic (from pupusas with curtido to ginger miso ramen) and the vibe relaxed.

This all-day taqueria from the founders of Chevy Chase cafe Little Red Fox features mostly vegetarian tacos (there is a pork-filled offering) laced with everything from smoked tofu and zesty cauliflower to poached eggs and pureed sweet potatoes. Java junkies can partake in free weekly coffee cuppings each Sunday.

Like its sibling in Columbia Heights, Brookland Pint is all about craft brews and gourmet eats. Wash down specialty burgers — topped with the likes of caramelized onions, guacamole or cheddar rarebit sauce — and savory brunch options (curry tofu scramble, anyone?) with frosty pours from around the country.

This family-run restaurant offers a variety of Indian food including assorted biryani (bolstered by vegetables, chicken, or lamb), vegetarian fare (stewed mushroom and peas; eggplant; zesty spinach and potato), and meat dishes (butter chicken, curry goat, ground lamb). It also boasts a lively bar scene, pouring locally produced brews alongside mango lassis and chai teas.

The lovechild of Pug owner Tony Tomeldon and Solly’s owner John Solomon, Brookland’s Finest dishes out comfort food with regional flair (think: pork roll-topped Benedicts, Baltimore-style pit beef sandwiches and Chesapeake Bay shrimp and grits.) Goods from local breweries flow from most of the taps and kiddies are welcome anytime.

Hospitality vets Sebastian Zutant and Nathan Beauchamp are putting their stamp on French dining with this neighborhood wine bar. Zutant courts drink lovers with cult wines and classic cocktails, while Beauchamp spins out dishes ranging from pate and coq au vin to beefy “secret” burgers. Primrose recently added weekend lunch service to the mix.