small plates

Paella de la duquessa de Denía with lobster, red prawn, cuttlefish and sénia rice. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

First Look

Xiquet Opens Tuesday in Glover Park After seven months, chef Danny Lledó is ready to open his fine dining concept, Xiquet (pronounced “chee-KETT”), 2404 Wisconsin Ave. NW, for dinner tonight showcasing recipes and products from Spain.   Located in Glover Park, the
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3 crabs on top of potatoes and corn on the cob on a plate. (Photo: Morgan West)

Food Bites

Hawkers Opening in Bethesda Row in 2020 Hawkers Asian Street Fare, a Florida-based Asian street food restaurant, will open its first location in the DMV early next year on Bethesda Lane in Bethesda Row   Named after the famous “hawkers” of Southeast Asia, the restaurant is a
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Small plates include hamachi ceviche with hibiscus agua Jamaica, garlic, serrano chile and roasted corn. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

First Look

Poca Madre Opens in Chinatown Poca Madre, chef Victor Albisu’s high-end, contemporary Mexican restaurant, opened Tuesday, June 19, in part of the space formerly occupied by Del Campo, his Argentine grill that closed in March. Taco Bamba, his fast-casual taqueria, opened in the
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