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Sampling some of the 40 essential dishes in Washington, D.C.

In August, the Washington Post ran an article called "The 40 essential dishes of D.C." Elazar Sontag and Tim Carman, who contributed to the piece, join "The Takeout" to sample some of the featured food.

Sampling some of the 40 essential dishes in Washington, D.C.

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In August, the Washington Post ran an article called "The 40 essential dishes of D.C." Elazar Sontag and Tim Carman, who contributed to the piece, join "The Takeout" to sample some of the featured food.

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In August, the Washington Post ran an article called "The 40 essential dishes of D.C." Elazar Sontag and Tim Carman, who contributed to the piece, join "The Takeout" to sample some of the featured food.

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