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D.C.'s food scene has been on the rise for nearly a decade now, but 2018 is shaping up to be its best year yet. Here's where you should be booking reservations this year.{ }(Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Sushi Hachi is located at 735 8th St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes:{&nbsp;}Chicken Kara-age; Nidako Croquette; Blue Crab Tuna Tartare; Nigiri course (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Bresca is located at 1906 14th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Sea urchin linguine; 48-hour bone-in short rib; Honey lacquered duck; Foie gras cake pop (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Lucky Buns is located at 2000 18 St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Bogan Bun; El Jefe Bun; Katsu Bun; Crunchy Javan Bun (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Del Mar is located at 791 Wharf Street SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Vieras con Trufa; Pulpo; Ibiza Seafood Tower; Andalusian Gambas al Ajillo; Paella de Pescado y Mariscos (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Brothers and Sisters is located at 1770 Euclid St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Uni tray service; Octupus{&nbsp;} hot dog; Mushroom “cacio e pepe” (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Addie's is located at 12435 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD{&nbsp;} (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Tuna poke; Seafood toast; Lobster rangoon; Smoked Mussels (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Chloe is located at 1331 4th St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Broiled Local Oysters; Maine scallops; Spice Roasted Chicken; Spiced Beef Hummus; Chocolate Sundae (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Isabella Eatery{&nbsp;} is located at 1749 International Dr, Tysons, VA{&nbsp;} (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: With eight distinct concepts ranging from Italian to Spanish, French and Greek, a cocktail bar and a private dining area, there's a little something for everyone. Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Karma Modern Indian is located at 611 I St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Garlic naan; Wild mushroom and truffle naan; Chicken lolli; Tandoori cauliflower;{&nbsp;} Paneer pesto; Lamb shanknihari; Lobster masala (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Little Pearl is located at{&nbsp;}921 Pennsylvania Ave SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
<p>Must try dishes: Spicy fried chicken sandwich, Gravlax; Sourdough sandwich; Coconut Nutmeg Latte (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)</p>
Kith and Kin is located at 801 Wharf St SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Meat and cheese platter; Mushroom forest; Goat rotti; Kith burger (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Maydan is located at 1346 Florida Ave NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Baby eggplant; Fatoush; Halloumi; Aleppo kebabs; Muhammara; Beet Borani; Ribeye; all 7 condiments (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Succotash is located at 915 F St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Kentucky country ham board; Nashville-style hot fried oysters; Duck schnitzel; Crispy blue catfish; Old Bay Chesapeake flounder; Bourbon milkshake (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Millie's DC is located at 4866 Massachusetts Ave NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Blue Crab Fried Rice; Burrata; Fried Rockfish and Zucchini Sticks; Muskeget; Steps Beach Quesadilla; Eel Point Tacos (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
RASA is located at 1247 First St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Tikka Chance on Me; Aloo Need is Love; Open Sesame (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Requin DC is located at 100 District Square SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Escargot Croissants; Pommes Beignets; Tuna Tartare; Smoky Cauliflower; Paris Gnocchi; Foie Gras; Aged-Duck 'à L'Orange'(Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Unconventional Diner is located at 1207 9th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Prosciutto Mac n' Cheese; Kale Lasagna; Tempura Fried Kale Nachos; Stir-Fried Okra Broccolini (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Dabney Cellar is located at 1222 9th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: The menu changes daily but a few highlights have been the lobster toast, regional oysters and scallop crudo. (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
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