A Pro Chef’s Favorite Places to Eat in Washington, D.C. | Where the Chefs Eat | Condé Nast Traveler @Traveler
A Pro Chef’s Favorite Places to Eat in Washington, D.C. | Where the Chefs Eat | Condé Nast Traveler  @Traveler
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Rafidi joins Condé Nast Traveler to explore his favorite food spots in Washington, D.C. From Michelin-starred fine dining at The Dabney to authentic Middle Eastern manoushe at Z&Z Bakery and handmade breakfast tacos at La Tejana, discover the dishes and flavors that define Washington, D.C.’s vibrant food scene.

00:00 Intro
00:25 The Dabney
05:15 Z&Z Manoushe Bakery
09:21 La Tejana


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