Washington D.C. Edible Guide by @thethriftyspoon

@thethriftyspoon praises Opal in Chevy Chase for wood-fired plates, tiramisu, and zero-proof espresso martinis.

@thethriftyspoon documents dining across Washington D.C., noting new sushi openings and springtime blooms throughout the District.

Patio seating, afternoon happy hour, and a twenty-dollar bara chirashi lunch set draw @thethriftyspoon to Rakuya.

@thethriftyspoon visited Nama Ko on 14th Street for a four-course dinner tasting during Winter Restaurant Week.

Fresh handpulled noodle soup and smashed cucumber salad are what @thethriftyspoon recommends at Wasai in Chinatown.

On Capitol Hill, Paraíso Taqueria caught @thethriftyspoon's attention with its crab tostada.

A happy hour find in Dupont Circle where @thethriftyspoon picked up discounted sake and tuna cucumber rolls.

This sandwich shop in Dupont Circle is @thethriftyspoon's favorite in DC, especially for the bread and fresh mozzarella.

@thethriftyspoon celebrated a birthday with an omakase tasting menu at Aaron's Sushi Bar in Adams Morgan.

@thethriftyspoon tried the hot fried Maryland blue catfish at Moon Rabbit DC to celebrate Lunar New Year.

A waterfront hotel along The Wharf where @thethriftyspoon visited Moon Rabbit DC for dinner.

A neighborhood market on 14th Street where @thethriftyspoon buys ingredients, roll kits, and noodle sets for cooking at home.

@thethriftyspoon stopped by Happy Gyro DC during peak cherry blossom bloom to pick up their falafel sandwich.

Deck-oven pizza is the draw at All-Purpose Pizzeria, where @thethriftyspoon gathered a table full of different pies.

In Park View, @thethriftyspoon orders the arugula chili oil pizza at Sonny's Pizza alongside happy hour drinks.

@thethriftyspoon stops by Tiki On 18th in Adams Morgan to drink piña coladas outdoors on the patio.

@thethriftyspoon spent an evening singing with friends in a private room at Ginza Karaoke Spot with snacks and drinks.

@thethriftyspoon recommends visiting Agora near Dupont Circle specifically for their Mediterranean spread platter.

A Georgetown taco shop where @thethriftyspoon orders vegetable tacos, nachos, chips, and dips.

@thethriftyspoon highlighted the local scoop shop Ice Cream Jubilee for seasonal flavors like carrot cake.

A Japanese culinary hall in Mount Vernon Triangle that @thethriftyspoon highlighted for fast-casual sushi and ramen.

An upscale sushi bar in Georgetown where @thethriftyspoon ordered the uni sushi roll.

Georgetown serves as a destination on @thethriftyspoon's map for tacos at Chaia and rolls at KYOJIN Sushi.

At Momiji in Chinatown, @thethriftyspoon orders sushi delivery, highlighting their salmon sashimi lunch specials.

An espresso bar in Kyoto where @thethriftyspoon stopped for iced coffee during a trip to Japan.

@thethriftyspoon highlighted the patio at Alfresco Tap & Grill in Adams Morgan for happy hour drinks.

Adams Morgan is a neighborhood where @thethriftyspoon heads for patio season, dinner drinks, and omakase meals.

At Ambar's Shaw location, @thethriftyspoon recommends ordering the crispy cauliflower for takeout.

A Northwest DC neighborhood where @thethriftyspoon picks up takeout dishes like crispy cauliflower from Ambar.

During a honeymoon trip to Tokyo, @thethriftyspoon visited Toyosu Fish Market early in the morning for sushi.

Inside Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market, @thethriftyspoon ordered the fatty tuna nigiri for breakfast at Daiwa Sushi.

A food hall in Northeast DC where @thethriftyspoon frequently stops for lunchtime salads.

Located inside Union Market, Little Wild Things Farm is where @thethriftyspoon grabs fresh greens and salad bowls for lunch.