Word Of Mouth: Nizam Ali's Best Of DC
Nizam Ali is the son of Ben and Virginia Ali, the founders of the late-night DC institution for half-smokes, Ben's Chili Bowl.
Brunch: Open City
Fancy: Sei
Best Value: Busboys and Poets
Bar Scene/Drinks: Ben's Next Door
Business Lunch: Old Ebbit Grill
Burger: Ray's Hell Burger
Pizza: Ledo Pizza
Sandwich: Chili Half-Smoke (at Ben's Chili Bowl)
Food Truck: On The Fly
Regional: The Battletown Inn
Hidden Gem: The Saloon (on U Street) and Local 16
Mexican/Latin American: El Tamarindo