Middle Eastern Food in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of middle eastern food in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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FRESHFARM by CityCenterDC

FRESHFARM by CityCenterDC

Tue, Sep 29 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Local lunch market

FRESHFARM by the White House

FRESHFARM by the White House

Thu, Sep 24 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Midday market break

Café Riggs

Café Riggs

Northwest Washington • $$

Elegant all-day brunch

Boqueria Dupont

Boqueria Dupont

Northwest Washington • $$

Lively spanish tapas bar

Ayat DC

Ayat DC

Northwest Washington • $$

Palestinian comfort & lunch steals

Villa Yara

Villa Yara Great Terrace

Northwest Washington

Lebanese mezzas & cocktails

Maydan

Maydan

Northwest Washington • $$$

Hidden Lebanese hearth

Falafel Inc

Falafel Inc

Northwest Washington • $

Cheap & filling falafel

Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont Circle

Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont Circle

Northwest Washington • $$

Levantine pizza & beer

Chloe

Chloe

Navy Yard • $$$

Creative global cuisine

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Albi

Albi Hot right now

Navy Yard • $$$$

Live-fire Palestinian kitchen

La' Shukran

La' Shukran

Northeast Washington

Levantine fine-dining hideaway

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How are these middle eastern food in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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