Tom Sietsema

The star chef shares his story — and Washington’s — in his jam session of a new restaurant.

The star chef shares his story — and Washington’s — in his jam session of a new restaurant.

Top chefs such as José Andrés, Roberto Donna, Edward Lee and Ris Lacoste are wooing diners with delicious values at lunch and dinner.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

At Evelyn Rose in Vienna, owners Sam Schnoebelen and chef Nick Palermo remember their grandmothers and pamper their patrons.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

At San Pancho in Takoma Park, the husband-and-wife owners of Cielo Rojo fill a gap with burritos that conjure San Francisco.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

The area offers a rich range of Indian flavors. Here are critic Tom Sietsema’s favorites.