Washington DC
Little Serow
Photo: Doi Moi
No sign on Johnny
Monis’ very casual
Northern Thai joint,
inspired by his honeymoon in that area. This
place is not new, but
is still a winner on the
restaurant scene. No
reservations accepted—
you must get in line with
foodies and political
VIPs alike. There are two
seatings; if you don’t
make the first one, they
will give a beeper and
tell you to have a drink
or two nearby. Six-course
set menu that increases
in level of spice as you
proceed. If you can’t
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deal with waiting in line
for hours, try Monis’
upscale Greek restaurant
upstairs. Komi burst on
the scene a few years
back, catapulting Johnny
to food stardom.
intensity and fieriness
in these cuisines. Do not
miss the ground duck
salad with foie gras. It is
a sublime version of larb.
1800 14th Street NW
202.733.5131
1511 17th Street NW
Doi Moi (photo below)
A personal family fave
which features Vietnamese/Thai in the bustling
and popular 14th Street
corridor. Very modern
vibe and amazing wine
list. The food will blow
you away. The chef
does not “dumb down”
the strong tradition of
MiniBar
There is no sign in front
of DC celebrity chef José
Andrés’ molecular gastronomy runaway hit.
Call exactly one month in
advance at 10 am on the
dot. Have all persons in
your party call as well.
There are only 12 seats
for this 25-course tasting
menu. This is a dining
experience that will change
the way you think about
food—truly mind-blowing. Also consider BarMini
where Andrés masters the
same level of cutting-edge
expertise with cocktails
(and you can make a reservation there).
855 E Street NW
202.393.0812