The latest venture from a well-traveled CIA grad with two stints under Jean-Georges, Vernick Food & Drink's a triple-zoned, boozy bistro... more
to find the best new spots to eat, drink and shop in your 'hood each day. Plus, get exclusive weekly hookups from Thrillist Rewards.
This article is from
Thrillist Washington DCBy far the most ping-pongingest restaurant to open in The Circle, the hip dim sum spot's second location has added an outdoor alfresco dining area for 90, and a group-seating small-plates bar serving up classics like char siu buns (honey-roasted barbecue pork) and black prawn dumplings in squid ink pastry, as well as a late-night/weekend bar menu called "Ping Pong After Dark", aka an HBO series that makes the tricks on Cathouse look tame.
They're opening today, so be sure to reserve a table for this weekend at PingPongDimSum.us
Opening Today: 1 Dupont Circle NW; Dupont Circle; 202.293.1268
Presumably named to ride Dana's wave of success after his roll as "crazy puppeteer" in Jack & Jill, Cafe Carvy is a gourmet sandwich stop whose... more