The national accolades continue for Washington restaurants. This morning, Food & Wine announced its 2016 Restaurants of the Year, and the Dabney was among the 10 eateries honored. "This year's winners are raising the bar in unexpected ways, showcasing serious originality and offering food that is as authentic as it is delicious," according to a press release. [D.C.'s food scene gets a prestigious boost: Michelin inspection (and stars)] Chef Jeremiah Langhorne opened the Dabney in Shaw last fall, with an emphasis on mid-Atlantic cuisine. Post Food critic Tom Sietsema awarded it 2 1/2 stars and also included it in his list of the best new restaurants in Washington. While we might kindly beg to differ with the remark about our region's produce, here's what Food & Wine had to say. It's no small feat for a restaurant to source 100 percent of its ingredients from the region, especially if the area is the mid-Atlantic, which isn't known for bountiful produce. To turn those ingredients into outstanding food is more challenging still.

To do this at The Dabney, chef Jeremiah Langhorne obsessed over historic cookbooks. The resulting dishes -- aged ham toast with truffle Mornay sauce, peanut butter cake with celery ice cream -- taste wonderfully modern but have roots that go back hundreds of years. The local pride extends beyond food to an excellent list of hard ciders, all also found in the mid-Atlantic. Langhorne sent along his reaction: "Words can't express how excited and proud I am of our team. We are so honored and grateful to be included among such amazing company!" This is the second recent honor Food & Wine has bestowed on Washington chefs. In April, it named Aaron Silverman of Rose's Luxury and Pineapple and Pearls one of its Best New Chefs. [Aaron Silverman is one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs] The Dabney joined restaurants from other cities such as New York, San Francisco and Minneapolis on the Food & Wine list. Also included: Shaya, the New Orleans restaurant The Post's Sietsema visited as part of his America's Best Food Cities package last year and called "a modern Valentine to Israel."

D.C.'s food scene gets a prestigious boost: Michelin inspection (and stars) Why this chef plans to avoid lemons and olive oil The Dabney review: Bringing Mid-Atlantic cuisine to lifeAt the end of a long day, people just want to relax and rejuvenate before heading to bed. Wine is a favorite pastime among connoisseurs who can't wait to get their pour on. Whether you like red or white, sweet or dry, old world or new, the Washington, D.C. area has a number of wine bars to satisfy your palate. Looking for lots of different choices? There are several bars in the nation's capital that have wine menus so long that they resemble small books. Grapeseed American Wine and Bistro has 350 selections with more than 80 just waiting to be sampled by the glass. Cork Wine Bar offers at least 50 wines by the glass and 160 bottles from small producers from around the world. Take an hour drive up I-270 to Frederick, Maryland to try two local favorites – The Tasting Room and Vini Culture. You won't be able to decide which is better – the amazing New American fare or the selection off the drink menu at The Tasting Room. 

Prepare for a fun experience at Vini Culture where wine is poured through a high-tech dispensing system. Try samples of all to find your favorite and go back for more! Wine can be fun whether you are a novice or an expert so head to the nation's capital to raise a glass at these top D.C. wine bars.best wine sellers online Photo courtesy of SinglePlatformgood wine spirits Inside the Art Deco themed luxury abode, Hotel Palomar, you will find this jewel of a restaurant featuring sleek d�r harking back to 1920s New York paired with a Mediterranean color palette. best wine for winter in indiaThe menu is composed of contemporary Italian...  best gift for the wine lover

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Head to Vini Culture in Frederick, Md. where you can sample and compare a variety of different wines from their high-tech dispensing system. Photo courtesy of Daquella manera Opened in April 1995, this destination is much beloved and features a simple yet delicious menu served at the restaurant on the bottom floor and a cozy wine bar on the second floor. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner selections, favorites include...   Democrat and Republican: They're Not the Only Parties in the District Cheer On Your Favorite Teams At These Winning D.C. Sports Bars DC Nightlife near FedEx Field Offers Sports Bars, Music Venues Drink Up and Have Fun at These Delightful D.C. BarsCheck Out These D.C. Area Comedy Clubs for Laughs Photo courtesy of The Tasting Room Gas up the car folks because this restaurant/wine bar is totally worth the drive up to Frederick, Md. – about an hour outside of the district. You won't be able to decide which is better – the amazing New American fare or the selection off...  

Photo courtesy of Proof Restaurant Boasting a motto of 'Food is the focus. Wine is the passion,' this Penn Quarter destination lives up to the hype. With a warm yet contemporary chic atmosphere, Proof offers a modern menu that changes frequently and showcases an astounding wine...   Photo courtesy of Grapeseed Located just outside the district, this Bethesda restaurant's wine bar features a jaw-dropping 350 selections with more than 80 just waiting to be sampled by the glass. Bring your reading glasses because the wine menu is 19 pages long featuring...   Want a casual setting to sit back and have fun with friends yet still have an upscale experience? Head to Cleveland Park and seek out Ripple, a restaurant/wine bar located just across the street from the historic Uptown Theater. Washington, D.C. nightlife can get rather chaotic and overwhelming. Sometimes you just need a place to sit and enjoy a nice glass of wine with some simple, local food. Enter Cork Wine Bar on 14 Street in Northwest.