Ann Limpert

3 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert |Jessica Sidman |Ike Allen

Ann Limpert joined in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.

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Our Washingtonian Recommends lists bring you the best places to eat, drink, and be entertained—all selected by Washingtonian editors. This post has been updated from an earlier version. One of DC’s most famous neighborhoods is a prime place to breakfast or brunch before hitting the shops, waterfront, or the National Mall. Boulangerie ChristopheThis lovely St. Tropez-inspired bakery opens bright and early (7:30 AM daily) and sells award-winning baguettes alongside beautiful sweets.

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert

A&JOur favorite dim sum houses serve up thousand-layer pancakes, crispy potstickers, spicy noodle dishes, vibrant salads, and more starting at 11:30 every day. A feast here is one of the area’s best values. BalosThis vibey Greek restaurant in Dupont is serving its three-course prix fixe brunch ($45 per person) with optional bottomless espresso martinis mixed tableside (also $45).

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert

Start the day with kouign-amann, a labne-filled croissant, or freshly dipped doughnuts. Boulangerie ChristopheThe morning pastries here are lovely—apricot-topped croissants, turnovers with chocolate and pastry cream—and so are the filament-thin crepes, which come with sugar and berries, Nutella, or savory fillings. Bread FurstMark Furstenburg’s Van Ness bakery quietly serves some of the city’s best bagels (the smaller, skinnier Montreal style) and doughnuts (we’re fans of the passionfruit).

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert

Mikey & Mel’sThe ClevelanderWashington’s appetite for Jewish-deli fare is ravenous—just look at the crowds at this six-month-old lunch destination in downtown DC. While the menu is stacked with various iterations of corned-beef and pastrami sandwiches, our favorite overstuffed creation is more inspired by the Midwest. Brother owners Aaron and Harley Magden are from Ohio, and their hefty offering tastes like a Thanksgiving sandwich crossed with a club.