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"D.C.’s Southeast Asian scene just got a boost with the opening of Som Tom, a super-spicy Thai stall in Union Market from Lucky Buns chef Alex McCoy." - Tierney Plumb
Northeastern Thai street food: papaya salad, curry soup
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions
$10–20
Comedy club · Downtown
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Wood-fired American fare with customizable martinis & Potomac views
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Experimental tasting menus, interactive dining, avant-garde presentations
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Modern French brasserie with seafood towers & escargots
20 Postcards