York Restaurants

Sakura Mandarin: Something for everyone at this Chinatown restaurant Sakura Mandarin offers quality Chinese and Japanese food in the heart of Chinatown. More often than not, Sakura is nearly full during lunch and dinner times — and with good reason. These high-quality, fresh entrees come at a value of about $10-$15 per adult, including soda, rice side and your choice of soup. Read More >>

Dolcezza Gelato: Gelato with a twist No other ice cream can have that much style than Dolcezza Gelato. Just its name evokes exotic images of pastel homes dripping off the cliffs of Positano where upper crust residents in Prada shoes eat their fancy gelato, the kind with natural herbs blended into creamy finery for mini-surprises within. Read More >>

Nick's Riverside Bar & Grill: A place to view and be viewed Down the hill from Georgetown is Washington Harbour, Georgetown's less historic, but nevertheless perfect waterfront scene for watching stars and politicos. And what a scene it is: people watching, boats, brunch, where the trendier put on designer yoga pants to relax outside and watch the world bike by. At Nick's Riverside Grille, considered the most chill of all dining options along the Harbour, you can also watch sports on the outdoor televisions if you prefer, but diners often enjoy the views Read More >>

Bethesda Bagels: New York bagels go to Washington Nothing is more natural than having New Yorkers transplanted to our nation's capitol and requiring a local bagel place to open for nourishment and survival. That's exactly what Bethesda Bagels does: caters to the New Yorkers and trains others into learning about the essentials of lox and fat bagels on a Sunday morning over the New York Times (or in this case, the Washington Post). Read More >>

Chicken Out: Rotisserie without guilt Sure, it's called Chicken Out, but there's no reason to do actually “chicken out” when ordering at this popular rotisserie chain of the Washington suburbs. With a focus on healthy, natural ingredients without chemicals, the restaurant allows customers to freely put together a family meal quickly without the greasy guilt associated with quick-chicken. Read More >>

Mama's on the Half Shell: Where oysters come to riot Seafood lovers, unite. Here in the happening O'Donnell Square in Canton lies a popular, rowdy crowd – roaring for more oysters, that is. Mama's on the Half Shell is your quintissential Baltimore seafood stop – converted townhouse restaurant with a loud long bar downstairs, local beer flowing from the tap, oysters on ice, crab in every bite, pictures of the harbor and the Bay and fisherman kitsch on the walls, and a wait time longer than the hostess claims. But the wait is well worth it. Read More >>

Kildare's offers Irish food and drink in King of Prussia Kildare’s is an excellent location for a casual get-together or a meal after shopping at the nearby King of Prussia Mall. While many flock to Kildare’s for the pub’s drink specials, the pub offers consistently delicious pub fare from both Ireland and America. Read More >>

Bonaparte Breads: Where Baltimore goes French Here's a bakery you can smell from blocks away. The fresh baking bread scent floats above and out the door from both front and back of Bonaparte Breads, leading Baltimorians to its shop. Inside they'll discover there's more than just bread – there are French sandwiches and quiches, salads, petit fours, French pastries and fresh coffee that are so irresistable. Read More >>

Cafe Saint-Ex: Good eats, good times from taxiway to takeoff Locals under 26 years old will know Cafe Saint-Ex as a bar. A rowdy, drunken good time near the U Street corridor with a sweaty basement level for dancing to the guest DJ spinning tunes. But others will recognize it as a neighborhood restaurant serving up modern American cuisine with quirky twists, like fried green tomato BLT. Named for the French author who penned the Little Prince, Cafe Saint-Ex is a popular meeting spot with fun events spread throughout the week. Read More >>

Harry's Tap Room: Pentagon City's organic restaurant Harry's Tap Room fits into the Pentagon City scene perfectly. Its laid-back, after-work beers and festive weekend brunches makes it a perfect setting for the young, yuppie neighborhood, along with its focus on organic food. And like most of Arlington, Harry's Tap Room is clean, bright and modern, with earth-tones and décor. Read More >>