As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Between the Bread"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Rockstar Chefs"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Meat Mashup"
| - "The Hebrew Hammer"
formerly the Jewish Hoagie; corned beef, brisket, roast turkey, Kosher salami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, thousand island & cole slaw; looks good - Roast Pork Hoagie
slow roasted porchetta, hazelnut gremolata, aged provolone & pork jus; looks good - Bolognese Parmesan
chef's personal favorite; sandwich w/ meatballs, Italian sausage & tomato ragout, caramelized onion, arugula & aged provolone; looks good - Philly Special
roast pork hoagie; slow roasted porchetta, aged provolone & pork jus w/ sauteed broccoli rabe & peppers
hand-made potato chips served w/ French onion dip
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Between the Bread"
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Rockstar Chefs"
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Triple D Nation: Meat Mashup"
| 4.5 out of 5
1005 ratings | opened in 2013; Philly transplant ("a taste of Philly in Washington, D.C."); Other Recipes: French Onion Dip |
Carving Room [CLOSED] ($$) 300 Massachusetts Ave NW 
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-2116 As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Meat"
| - "Cigars"
spring roll wrapper stuffed & fried; choice of Moroccan spiced ground beef, corned beef hash or chorizo (or combo); served w/ dipping sauce - Pastrami Poblano
oven roasted poblano pepper, crispy pastrami, provolone, a fried egg, chipotle mayo & cilantro served on Ciabatta roll; looks good
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"All Kinds of Meat"
| 4.0 out of 5
455 ratings | [CLOSED]; est. 2012; neighborhood kitchen specializing in house cured & hand carved meats, homemade sides & pickled vegetables |
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "East-West Flavorfest"
| - Toki Classic Ramen
ramen soup w/ 8-10 optional add-ons; Guy's had pulled pork, crispy chicken oysters, pork cheeks, bok choy, scallions, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, slow-poached egg, chili oil & black garlic oil; "truly a masterpiece of food" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Vegetable Dumplings
Guy had them pan-fried; "might be the best vegetarian dumpling that I've ever had...they ask 'what's your last meal'...I'm gonna put this vegetarian dumpling in that list" -Guy Fieri; dumpling options include pork, chicken or seafood; looks good
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"East-West Flavorfest"
| 4.0 out of 5
2526 ratings | since 2011; Taiwan-inspired cuisine specializing in ramen & dumplings; no signage...located (hidden) upstairs from The Pug; Other Recipes: Chicken Karage |
Tortilla Cafe ($) 210 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5700
tortillacafe.com As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Pork to Tofu"
| - Chicken Tamale
"this is--w/o question--one of the tastiest tamales"-Guy Fieri - Pork and Cheese Pupusa
#1 menu item; chopped seasoned pork w/ ricotta cheese; "you gotta come try this--I'm not kidding you..out of bounds!"-Guy Fieri
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"From Pork to Tofu"
| 4.0 out of 5
585 ratings | in Eastern Market; authentic Salvadoran food; Other Recipes: Pico de Gallo |
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Farm To Table"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Faves"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Italian, Thai and Pie"
| - "Stanley" (Pizza)
pizza w/ house-made Italian fennel sausage, sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers - "The Philly" (Calzone)
calzone w/ house roasted pork, garlic, red pepper, grilled broccoli rabe & provolone - "Yalie" (Pizza)
top seller; pizza w/ fresh clams, garlic, melted onions, thyme, parmesan, lemon - "The Barbequack" Pizza
duck, duck fat, garlic, melted onions & cheddar; topped w/ pickled onion; duck leg cooked in sweet vinegar sauce overnight - "The Softie" Pizza
soft-shell crab, caramelized leek & onion, roasted garlic, thyme, lemon, parmesan & parsley
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Farm To Table"
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Flavortown Faves"
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Triple D Nation: Italian, Thai and Pie"
| 3.5 out of 5
918 ratings | opened in 2006; pizza joint; ping pong tables in restaurant (to play); tables are painted like ping pong tables; Other Recipes: Ricotta |
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Wings, Dogs and Claws"
| - Chicken Wings
top seller; looks good - Shrimp and Grits
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Wings, Dogs and Claws"
| 3.5 out of 5
1557 ratings | soul food |
Tune Inn ($) 331 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-2725 As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Tried and True"
| - Beer-Battered Burger
cooked burger, battered then deep-fried - Joe's West Virginia Sandwich
sliced roast beef w/ house "wonton" (?) sauce; looks good!
| - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
"Tried and True"
| 3.5 out of 5
528 ratings | opened in 1947; Congress members to blue collar frequent here; comfort food & drinks in a longstanding, quirky location; self-proclaimed dive "and very proud of it!"; Other Recipes: Fried Chicken |
