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The Dish
25 Best Eats in DC
1789 Restaurant
Located in a Federal-period house on Georgetown, this city standard is revered for dishes like North Carolina grouper and rack of American lamb. Warm chocolate cake with homemade peppermint chocolate ice cream is a sweet ending to a memorable meal. 1789, 1226 36th Street, NW, 202.965.1789 $$$$
Rack of Lamb at 1789
What makes this lamb a consistent favorite among DC diners? The secret's in the details: Colorado-raised lamb yielding chops with large eyes of tender meat and no strong gamey flavor, a short rest in a marinade of lemon zest, peppercorns, parsley and garlic before going into the oven to roast; and a final ladle of rich sauce made from a hearty shiraz and lamb-shank braising liquid. Creamy feta-spiked dauphinoise-style potatoes and garlicky spinach on the side don't hurt. 1789, 1226 36th Street, NW, 202.965.1789
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