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BACON for ALL of DC
Acadiana is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

1. Acadiana

901 New York Ave NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Crabcakes with creamed corn maque choux, Benton’s bacon and remoulade

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

2. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

8.7
1515 N Courthouse Rd (15th St), Arlington, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: PorKorn Chef-owner David Guas’ New Orleans heritage is evident in his signature creation of caramel corn laced with bits of bacon and peanuts

BLT Steak is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

3. BLT Steak

1625 I Street NW (btwn 16th & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 81 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Black bass with braised bacon, charred octopus and romesco sauce At this meat palace you'll find two chunks of braised bacon that enrich bass and octopus in a surf 'n' snout combo

Blue Duck Tavern is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

4. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Roasted Maine scallops, tomato relish, pickled mushrooms and bacon powder Bacon powder is this West End regional American’s clever way of adding meaty flavor to a dish.

Buzz Bakeshop is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

5. Buzz Bakeshop

7.3
818 N Quincy St Ste 102 (at Wilson Blvd), Arlington, VA
Bakery · Ballston - Virginia Square · 82 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Fat Elvis Cupcake, bacon and Elvis trends collide in an adorable treat that touches all the rich, sweet and savory bases at this Alexandria bakery/cafe.

Epic Smokehouse is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

6. Epic Smokehouse

7.9
1330 S Fern St, Arlington, VA
BBQ Joint · 45 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Applewood-smoked pork belly with whole grain mustard and fig sauce This new Arlington BBQ haven goes whole-hog with a trencherman-sized appetizer for the ‘more is more’ crowd.

The Majestic is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

7. The Majestic

8.5
911 King St, Alexandria, VA
American Restaurant · Old Town · 65 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Mussels with apples, cider, lardons and cider crème fraîche An autumn mussel dish at this Old Town New American evokes Normandy with its savory combo of apples, bacon and seafood.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

8. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8.8
1612 14th St NW (at Corcoran St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 125 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: C.E.B.L.T. po' boy This hot spot’s po' boy has the usual fried catfish, lettuce and tomato (and comes with fries), but a farm egg and Benton’s bacon take it to the next level.

Ripple is one of BACON for ALL of DC.

9. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews

4SqR Expert M B.4SqR Expert M Boudreau: Chile manteca y dulce (a little of everything) mixologist, Josh Berner, crafted a drink that combines bacon-infused Benevá mezcal, cayenne and pecan syrup