Smarty Pants

"Lenox serves very tasty Latinx soul food that we’re still thinking about. Their typical spread includes things like spiced longaniza hot links, a Cubano filled with some of the juiciest pulled pork in the city, cheesy roasted poblano grits, incredibly tender red beans sourced from Rancho Gordo, and churritos tossed in earthy anise sugar. And while their locations bounce around throughout the city anywhere from Good Day Donuts to Lucinda Grain Bar, they’re now serving preset dinners for pickup or delivery on Thursday nights - head to their Instagram for more information." - carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

"Smarty Pants has a Georgetown location, but it’s important to note that this one has a parking lot that you should take advantage of. That way, it’s easier to tear into the same spicy Chicago-style italian beef sandwich we know and love. These folks know meat between sliced bread, so skip the gritty queso dip, and head directly for literally any of their sandwiches for optimal happiness. Grab one to-go or eat it there with a cocktail, and revel in the fact that you didn’t have to circle the block eight times to find a street spot." - Nate Watters