Greatest Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: February 3

With Eater editors steadily eating out throughout city, we come throughout a number of standout dishes, and we don’t wish to maintain again any secrets and techniques. Welcome to Eater DC’s rotating roundup of the very best issues we ate as of late.

Killer cucumber salad at Pricey Sushi

Pricey Sushi within the Love Makoto meals corridor has a enjoyable new lunch omakase — $35 will get you miso soup, edamame, nigiri and hand rolls. However I gilded the lily with an order of their spicy cucumber salad with shiso and it was the dish that continued to stay on in my reminiscence. Saucy cucumbers are stacked excessive in an interesting visible presentation accented with sesame, shallots, and even edible flowers. It’s the type of cooling, refreshing dish that enhances any meal. 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW — Missy Frederick, cities director

Bustling Baltimore brunch at Buying and selling Publish

I met some associates in Hampden final weekend for brunch, the place I used to be launched to Chuck’s Buying and selling Publish. Clearly a favourite among the many morning crowd (we waited about half-hour for a desk on a Saturday), the restaurant has developed a following for its glorious bloody marys and potato and egg-heavy skillet dishes. I had a pleasant riff on a Philly pork and broccoli rabe sandwich, however I believe the very best dish for our desk was the biscuits and gravy particular. For such a usually heavy dish, their model had a sure delicateness to it — flaky biscuits that aren’t too dense, a satisfying however not too heavy gravy. Well worth the affordable wait. 1506 W. thirty sixth Road, Baltimore, Maryland — MJF

Pho ga in Eden Heart

I’ve been discovering myself ordering pho ga, or hen pho, much more recently. Conventional beef pho is of course nonetheless a favourite, however generally I need one thing that’s barely simpler on my abdomen, or a more in-depth sibling to good outdated hen noodle soup after I’m feeling beneath the climate. Pho Ga Vang in Eden Heart has my favourite model of the dish close to me, however I acquired a bowl from Lantern Home in Falls Church for supply over the weekend, and it’s providing a little bit of competitors. Tenderly poached hen meat (I acquired the chicken model) leads to a broth with character. It’s good to have one other robust contender within the Falls Church combine. 6767 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, Virginia — MJF

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Espresso martinis at Arrels

Arrels made a strong first impression on me on a current go to, notably such dishes as its wax beans and Brussels sprouts mixture and its entire branzino. However it actually sparkled close to the tip of the night time. The churros proved to be a star dessert order, with spicy Mexican chocolate and whipped cream pleasantly paired with the skinny, crispy fried dessert. I’m not one to steadily order an espresso martini (our waiter cheekily steering me on this path after I initially ordered an espresso), however Arrels might have my favourite model of the uber-trendy cocktail on the town — pleasantly foamy, robust espresso taste, not too candy. It’d in all probability be much more acceptable when ordered of their pretty rooftop lounge area — take a look at the killer views subsequent time you make it in that path. 333 G Road NW — MJF

Pumpkin soup at Pink Tiger

There’s no scarcity of locations to eat on the Wharf, however I believe I discovered my favourite new neighborhood hangout with the arrival of Pink Tiger. Stuffed with tropical palms and pops of scorching pink on the vigorous bar, this refreshing substitute to Kaliwa offers me prompt Miami Vice vibes. Filipino chef Joe Castro delivers glorious takes on lumpia and slow-cooked adobo, however he’s additionally not afraid to throw American accents on the menu. I particularly loved my massive bowl of garlic noodles blanketed with Parmesan. Pumpkin soup was the right antidote to the chilly on a current night time, full with a Thai twist from coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass. Props to the courageous sous chef on the patio who steadily sizzles skewers whereas waving friends to return in. Fluffy bread pudding slathered in salted caramel was the best ending for somebody like me who doesn’t love sweets. The pleasant employees remembers your title, making this a form of Cheers you don’t usually discover on the Wharf. 751 Wharf Road SW — Tierney Plumb, editor, Northeast