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Marguerite Pryor

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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Guides by Marguerite Pryor

12 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in DC (2026)
Fine Dining

12 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in DC (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Penn Quarter & Downtown (2026)
Restaurants in Penn Quarter & Downtown

Best Restaurants in Penn Quarter & Downtown (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Shaw & U Street (2026)
Restaurants in Shaw & U Street

Best Restaurants in Shaw & U Street (2026)

9 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Dupont Circle (2026)
Restaurants in Dupont Circle

Best Restaurants in Dupont Circle (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Georgetown (2026)
Restaurants in Georgetown

Best Restaurants in Georgetown (2026)

10 rooms
 Best Half-Smokes in Alexandria, VA (2026)
Half-Smokes in Alexandria, VA

Best Half-Smokes in Alexandria, VA (2026)

9 rooms
 Best Restaurants in The Wharf & Southwest (2026)
Restaurants in The Wharf & Southwest

Best Restaurants in The Wharf & Southwest (2026)

9 rooms
 12 Best Restaurants in DC (2026)
Restaurants in DC

12 Best Restaurants in DC (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Half-Smokes in Fairfax, VA (2026)
Half-Smokes in Fairfax, VA

Best Half-Smokes in Fairfax, VA (2026)

7 rooms
 Best Oysters in DC (2026)
Oysters in DC

Best Oysters in DC (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Seafood Boils in DC (2026)
Seafood Boils in DC

Best Seafood Boils in DC (2026)

12 rooms
 12 Best French Restaurants in DC (2026)
French

12 Best French Restaurants in DC (2026)

12 rooms

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