Quest for the Best

Urgent Reader Question – Where To Get Authentic Tamales in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth

Hi PoP,
I have an emergency question of the day: Do you know (or have you heard of) a good place to get authentic tamales in the Petworth/Columbia Heights/U St. area? I’m from Texas and they are traditional Chirstmas fare….and I’d love to serve them at a party I am having this weekend (I have a procrastination problem!) Mexican-style is my preference (masa filled with pork and wraped in a corn husk), but I know there are tons of declicious Latin American establishments in the area, so I wouldn’t be adverse to branching out.

Any suggestions are much appreciated!

Check Tina’s post on Pupuseria San Miguel. I’d also check with Taqueria Distrito Federal with locations in Columbia Heights on 14th Street and in Petworth on Kennedy Street.

Surely Odentex will have a few suggestions? Where do you guys get your tamales?

Where’s The Best Spot To Get Tea?

By Prince Of Petworth

It may surprise a few folks, since I’m such a huge advocate of Dunkin Donuts coffee, Columbia Heights Coffee, and Coffee spots in general, that I’m also quite fond of an occasional cup of tea. I saw this sign at 1332 9th Street and I’m wondering if anyone has purchased tea here before? It looks legit.

Where are the best hidden spots?

Where’s The Best Vegetarian Food in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“A few restaurants in Adams Morgan, U Street and Columbia Heights received awards in VegDC.com’s contest celebrating the best vegetarian food in the D.C. -metro area. Some of the details are below. Visit VegDC to see all the winners.

Winners of VegDC.com’s 2008 Best Vegetarian Food Contest Announced

· The Vegetable Garden in Rockville, Md. for the “Best Mock Meat Menu”

· Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Vienna, Va. for the “Best South Asian Cuisine”

· Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, D.C. for the “Best Vegan Desserts”

· Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza in Washington, D.C. for the “Best Vegan Cheese Pizza”

· Asylum in Washington, D.C. for the “Best Vegan Brunch,”

So where are your favorites?

What’s Your Favorite Fast Food?

By Prince Of Petworth

I know so many people who are Chipotle devotees. Of course, I’m a well known Taco Bell fanatic. So what’s your poison when you just get that fast food craving? McDonald’s? Chipotle? Taco Bell? Wendy’s? Chik Filet? Arby’s? Does Potbelly’s count? Chop’t? I thought this would be an interesting question given an earlier post…

First person to spell out Arby’s gets a free PoP t-shirt.

Where Can You Get The Best Steak in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth

Coming from New York originally, my gold standard is Peter Lugar’s steakhouse. I’ve yet to discover a steak that amazing. But someone was just telling that there is an incredible place somewhere in Rosslyn. Does that ring a bell to anyone?

I’ve had a damn good steak at Morton’s. But are there any hidden gems out there? Where’s the best of the best?

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Where Is The Best “Fancy” Restaurant In Town?

By Prince Of Petworth

You know what I mean. The restaurant that you’ll go to for celebrations – birthdays, anniversaries, new jobs etc. My all time favorite is Obelisk on P Street off Dupont Circle. It is in a row house and the menu changes daily. Ridiculously good. You’ll need reservations in advance as the seating is limited. So what’s your go to celebration spot?

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