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The Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC (Bon Appetit)

Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans? The top burrito in San Francisco? Welcome to Taste of the Town, where we call on a local expert to share the best versions of one of their city's most iconic foods.

Das Ethiopian Restaurant

Diners at this white-tablecloth Georgetown mainstay have, over the years, included the likes of Stevie Wonder, Deepak Chopra, and Jessica Alba. The draw here, though, goes far beyond people-watching. Doro wat is customarily served over injera, but here the stew, prepared with juicy thighs and tender drumsticks, is served on a plate with injera on the side. Diners eat to the soothing soundtrack of classic jazz from the collection of owner Sileshi Alifom, who refers to the restaurant as “my house.”

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