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Resy DC: What to Order at Mandu, D.C.’s Bastion of Korean Homestyle Cooking

From Resy DC by Lani Furbank: “When Mandu first opened in 2006, the Korean dining scene in D.C. was much sparser than it is today. Chef Yesoon Lee wanted to create a restaurant that filled a void, focusing on the dishes that she learned…
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Resy DC: Lapis Isn’t Just a Restaurant — It’s a Pillar of Afghan Culture in D.C.

From Resy DC by Lani Furbank: “As the youngest child in his family, Zubair Popal was doted on by his mother. Her constant prayer for him was “to have your food always warm and your water and drinks always cold.”…
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Resy DC: With Dōgon, Kwame Onwuachi Sets His Sights on the Stars

From Resy DC by Lani Furbank: “Whether or not you believe in fate, it’s fair to say that chef Kwame Onwuachi’s return to Washington was written in the stars. His newest restaurant, Dōgon, pays homage to Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer, mathematician,…
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