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local restaurant industry, 38 percent of D.C. residents say they’re eating out more and 70 percent say they’re spending more than two years ago. And, as more good news, area residents’ generosity as tippers (19.1%) is better than the national average (18.8%).
Tbp Food: When it comes to Tbp Rated Food, New American, Japanese and Italian cuisines take the top honors. The “heaven on earth” “Mecca of fine dining” known as The Inn at Little Washington wins again - and not just for Tbp Food, but also for Tbp Decor and Tbp Service. For this mainstay in Washington, Virginia that’s the fifth time in seven years. Taking the second spot is the
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