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Winner: Tom Cunanan, Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
Critically acclaimed Filipino restaurant known for its creative dishes
3226 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Get directions
$30–50
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Avant-garde tasting menu with inventive dishes and theatrical presentations
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Authentic Spanish tapas, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails
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French-Belgian fine dining with tasting menus & caviar
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Japanese robata, sushi, whiskey, and rooftop views
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Authentic Mexican dishes, 60+ tequilas, house-made tortillas & salsas
10 Postcards