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Marguerite Pryor

Food Editor, Top of DC · Top of DC

Food Editor. Born in Ward 7, and spent seven years in pastry kitchens downtown before moving to the desk. Covers the institutions, the tasting counters and the occasion rooms, and reads a menu like a labor cost sheet.

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12 Best Restaurants in DC (2026)

Best Restaurants in Dupont Circle (2026)

Best Restaurants in The Wharf & Southwest (2026)

10 Best Steakhouse Restaurants in DC (2026)

Best Restaurants in Georgetown (2026)

12 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in DC (2026)

Best Restaurants in Penn Quarter & Downtown (2026)

Best Restaurants in Shaw & U Street (2026)

Best Oysters in DC (2026)

12 Best French Restaurants in DC (2026)

Best Italian in DC: Local Favorites (2026)

Best Seafood in DC: Local Favorites (2026)

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