The world’s oldest culinary technique – cooking over an open flame – is on vivid display as Seth Tillman meets 3 masters of fire who char, roast and smoke their way to unforgettable eats. Signature dishes: Wagyu beef brisket at 2Fifty Texas Barbeque in Riverdale Park, MD; “The Hot Mess” white pizza at Frankly…Pizza! in Kensington, MD; an iconic spiced lamb shoulder at Maydan in Northwest D.C.
While the flavors of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine are familiar to DC area diners, other unique cuisines of Southeast Asia are gaining popularity. Seth samples three dishes that represent these new trends: ohno knauk swe (coconut curry chicken noodle soup) at Thamee in Northeast DC; lechon belly at Kuya Ja Lechon Belly in Kensington, MD; fish head curry at Malaysian Kopitiam in Centreville, VA.
In this episode, Seth samples the diverse array of flavors around DC from Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago, learning about the melting pot that is Caribbean cuisine. Signature dishes: Jamaican jerk chicken wings at Andrene’s Caribbean & Soul Food in Brightwood; chuleta kan kan, a fried pork chop at La Famosa in the Navy Yard; and curried beef roti at Cane on H Street NE.
Seth meets three chefs who are masters of using hot peppers and balancing the intense heat with incredible flavors. Along the way, he samples muu som, a stir-fried rice-fermented sour pork dish at Thip Khao in Columbia Heights; junglee laal maas, a spicy goat curry at Pappe in Logan Circle; and a whole steamed fish with fermented peppers and scallions at Q by Peter Chang in Bethesda, MD.
In this episode, Seth meets with the chefs who are putting their own twists on the bold flavors and colors of West African cuisine. The signature dishes are goat egusi, a Ghanaian stew served at Appioo in DC’s U Street neighborhood, yassa chicken, a Senegalese smothered chicken dish at Chez Dior in Hyattsville, MD; ebbeh, a Gambian seafood stew at Mansa Kunda in Takoma Park, MD.
Signature Dish is back with a new episode exploring delectable meals from under the sea. Seth heads into Washington, D.C. to sample FishScale‘s True Blue Maryland Crab Burger; to Peruvian restaurant Pio Pio in Great Falls, VA, for a ceviche called Mahi Mahi Avocado; and to Penn Quarter, D.C.’s Rasika, to try the famous Indian restaurant’s Black Cod.
Seth visits the South on the flavor train, enjoying wood-smoked barbeque, Louisiana spices and culinary innovation applied to classic meals. He tastes duck jambalaya at Dauphine’s in downtown D.C., smoky brisket and bone marrow mac & cheese at Pennyroyal Station in Mt. Rainier, MD and BBQ spare ribs at Ruthie’s All Day in Arlington, VA.
Flavors from around the globe infuse some of D.C.'s best sandwiches. At Nim Ali in Foggy Bottom, Seth digs in to a shuko, a loaded Guatemalan street sandwich. Anacostia’s Open Crumb offers up a delectable fried chicken sandwich, and in Capitol Hill, Fight Club’s namesake sandwich includes roast beef, bacon and brown butter mayo.
It’s all about authentic flavor in this episode, as Seth visits three restaurants bringing Mexican food to the D.C. area. El Papi Real Street Tacos in Camp Springs, MD offers “Rudy’s Sampler” of birria tacos. In the Petworth neighborhood, DC Corazon’s red mole is on the menu, and Seth rounds out his Mexican food adventure with tuna tostadas from Taqueria Picoso in Alexandria, VA.
A wide range of Korean flavors can be found across the DMV. In this episode, Seth heads to Annandale, VA, the heart of the local Korean community, to try haemul pajeon, a seafood scallion pancake, at Gom Ba Woo, followed by a visit to Sō Korean BBQ in Centreville, VA for galbi, soy marinated short ribs. He finishes up at Seoul Food DC in Takoma Park, MD, to sample a vegan “Korean fried chicken.”
French, Italian, and German cooking techniques come to life in this episode. Chateaubriand – a perfectly cooked beef tenderloin – is the signature dish at L’Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, VA, while Piccolina in D.C.’s Penn Quarter offers up scacce, a delicious Sicilian stuffed flatbread. Seth's tour ends with a German classic, jäegerschnitzel, at the Old Stein Inn in Edgewater, MD.
Seth visits three restaurants that celebrate the diverse flavors of the Middle East. He tastes a lamb shank stew from Amoo’s in McLean, VA; the Egyptian dish molokheya, made with cornish hen, from Fava Pot in Falls Church, VA; and a delicious shawarma pita at Muncheez, a Lebanese street food destination in D.C.’s Dupont Circle.
Host Seth Tillman kicks off season 2 with a hearty dose of comfort food. He tries the local blue catfish fish and chips at Preserve in Annapolis, MD; a bowl of chicken soup (pozole verde) at Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park, MD, and a visit to Caruso’s Grocery in Capitol Hill East, D.C. for a perfectly executed chicken parmigiana.
The star of this D.C.-focused episode is a universal favorite: pizza. From the unique Roman-style “pinsas” of La Casina in Capitol Hill to the Detroit-style delights of Shaw’s Motown Square, and the Greek-influenced creations at Martha Dear in Mount Pleasant, Seth explores the artistry behind the perfect pie.
Seth dives into the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean. He first stops at Green Almond Pantry in Georgetown, then heads to Maryland for a stop at Cedars of Lebanon in Greenbelt and Melina in North Bethesda to explore the unique flavors from across the Mediterranean region.
The innovative world of fusion cuisine, where culinary traditions collide and create something new, is the heart of this episode. Seth stops by Imperfecto in D.C.’s West End and then crosses into Virginia to visit Mama Tigre in Oakton and Wooboi in Alexandria.
Seth skips the main course and dives right into dessert, with memorable visits to the neo-bistro Lutèce in Georgetown, the dessert shop Mr. Bake Sweets in Riverdale Park, Maryland, and The Conche in Leesburg, Virginia, where chocolate infuses everything on the menu - even the drinks!
This episode explores one of the most-requested cuisines from Signature Dish viewers: breakfast! At La Tejana in D.C.’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood, Seth samples the 956 breakfast taco, before heading to Poolesville, Maryland to try Locals Farm Market’s famous chicken and waffles. The final stop is Any Day Now in D.C.’s Navy Yard for the scallion pancake breakfast sandwich.
Explore the rich tapestry and traditions of French gastronomy with host Seth Tillman. First stop: Chez Billy Sud in Georgetown, for oeufs en meurette (eggs in a red wine sauce). In DC’s NoMa neighborhood, Le Clou blends tradition with modernity in their ris de veau (sweetbreads basted in brown butter). Bastille in Old Town, Alexandria, offers up a magret de canard (slow-seared Moulard duck).
Host Seth Tillman takes a flavorful journey through Chinese cuisine, beginning at Columbia Heights’ Queen’s English with a standout crispy whole red snapper. Rou jia mo (Chinese hamburger) is in the spotlight at Northwest Chinese Food in College Park, MD. The final stop is at Yanzi Noodle House in Fairfax, VA for the one-of-a-kind luosifen (noodle soup flavored with snails).
Seth dives into a flavorful exploration of one of the hottest current food trends: urban food halls, where diners can find dishes to satisfy any palate. First stop: Puddin’ at Union Market in DC for chicken and beef sausage gumbo. At the miXt Food Hall in Brentwood, MD, Mush offers the vegan banh mi izzit sandwich. In downtown DC at The Square, Brasa crafts handmade butifarra sausage.
Host Seth Tillman explores the vibrant and diverse flavors of South America, beginning at Fire Pit BBQ in Rockville, MD, where juicy picanha steak is on the menu. Next, the nikkei ceviche at Arlington, VA’s Inca Social wows diners by breaking down a whole tuna. The journey concludes in Wheaton, MD with Kantutas' silpancho, a Bolivian feast piled high with steak, eggs, rice and potatoes.
A mosaic of flavors and techniques are in store as host Seth Tillman visits Filipino restaurants in the D.C. area. Hiraya on H Street mixes unique flavors in its adobo duck confit. An ube breakfast burger at Egg Karne in Herdon, VA puts a spin on a familiar favorite. F&F Filipino Fusion in Chantilly, VA offers bangus sisig, the national fish of the Philippines cooked with French techniques.
Sometimes, the best food can be found after hours. The late-night food scene in D.C. is on display as Seth Tillman visits Le Mont Royal for Montreal-inspired poutine. Next, he heads to Astoria on 17th Street for a spicy Sichuan water-boiled fish and a delicious burrata margherita pizza from Andy’s Pizza in Shaw.
Host Seth Tillman kicks off season 3 with a celebration of Mid-Atlantic seafood classics. First, he hops into the Chesapeake Bay to harvest and sample the Dancing Molly oysters from The Salt Line in Navy Yard, D.C. Next up, a flavorful jumbo lump crab cake at All Set in Silver Spring, MD, and the journey ends with an extravagant seafood paella at Del Mar in The Wharf, D.C.
Host Seth Tillman sinks his teeth into the quintessential American classic: the burger. He starts with the double steeze at Steeze Burger in Gaithersburg, MD; a smoky puebla burger at Hill East Burger in Hill East, D.C., and the West Coast-inspired Lo-Pro lamb burger at Local Provisions in Sterling, VA.
Host Seth Tillman dives into Japanese cuisine, trying something new with the udon carbonara at Perry’s in Adams Morgan, D.C. Next, he samples the omakase menu at Dear Sushi in Downtown East, D.C., and finishes off with the Tokyo tonkotsu ramen at ZAO Stamina Ramen in Bethesda, MD.
Host Seth Tillman visits three standout bakeries and enjoys a variety of freshly baked treats, starting with the jambon buerre sandwich at Bread Furst in Van Ness, D.C. Next, he tries the kouign amann with red bean paste at Saku Saku Flakerie in Tenleytown, D.C., and the Lebanese Bride at Z&Z Manoushe Bakery in Rockville, MD.
It’s soup season on Signature Dish! First, Seth heads to Shilling Canning Company in the Navy Yard to sample their mid-Atlantic spin on the classic French Onion soup. The flavor-packed Khao Soi with soft shell crab is ladled out at Kiin Imm Thai in Vienna, VA. Finally, Seth visits the Roof Terrace Restaurant at the Kennedy Center for a bowl of their signature JFK Chowder.
Italian classics – D.C. style – abound in this episode, which begins with the mezzi rigatoni from the Bloomingdale favorite, Red Hen. Next up, Navy Yard’s Ama offers up a tasty coniglio (rabbit stew), showcasing the flavors of Northern Italy. The episode wraps up at the stalwart Al Tiramisu in Dupont Circle, where Seth indulges in the visually stunning lobster risotto.
Seth stirs things up with signature drinks! He first heads to Virginia’s wine country to visit Delaplane’s Barrel Oak Winery, where he samples a glass of aged Norton wine. Next, he sips on the Queen Bee’s Knees cocktail, made with genever gin, at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, MD. And he wraps at Hyattsville, MD's Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. for a pint of the Fancy Nancy hazy IPA.
Seth Tillman embarks on a savory tour of D.C.’s Indian cuisine, visiting the celebrated Daru on the H Street Corridor for their striped bass paturi, stopping in Chinatown for the complex Nirvana 37 at the sleek Karizma Modern Indian, and finishing up with a rum chicken keema in NoMa at neighborhood favorite Indigo.
Seth explores plant-based cuisine in the DC area. His first stop is to Dupont Circle to visit DC Vegan and try their twist on an old favorite: the jackfruit Philly cheesesteak. He then heads to Chay in Falls Church to try the hearty vegan take on the Vietnamese bun bo hue. And finally, he samples a savory mushroom kitfo, along with bold Ethiopian coffee, at Feru Restaurant & Bar.
This episode, Seth savors D.C.’s delectable Latin cuisine! Seth first ventures south to flag down the hit food truck Lechonera DMV in Woodbridge, VA to try their authentic Puerto Rican lechon. He then samples the complex and flavorful Braised Short Rib Mole at the casually stylish Lime & Cilantro in Silver Spring, MD, then finishes at Adams Morgan’s Ceibo for Chorizo Dumplings in a kombu broth.
Host Seth Tillman stops in Georgetown to visit the casual-chic La Bonne Vache for an elevated Steak Tartare. He then sinks his teeth into a Short Rib Pastrami Sandwich at the Jewish-Mediterranean BBQ food truck Silver and Sons in Eckington. And, finally, he's wowed by a 32-ounce Tomahawk Steak with bone marrow butter at the upscale yet rustic dLeña in Mount Vernon Triangle.
Seth visits three Signature Dish fan favorites! He indulges in a rotisserie duck salad at The Duck & The Peach in Capitol Hill. Next up is the wildly popular Korean restaurant Anju in Dupont Circle for their signature ssam board. And, he caps the season with a visit to Alexandria and the chef-driven Eddie’s Little Shop, where he enjoys the reimagined caprese, The Emma, with house-made mozzarella.
In the season 4 premiere of Signature Dish, host Seth Tillman takes on D.C.'s weekend ritual – brunch! Seth begins at Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen in McLean, VA for grits and grillades. Next, he revisits a childhood classic, chicken pot pie, at Georgetown’s 1310 Kitchen and Bar, ending with sweet potato shakshuka at Unconventional Diner in Mount Vernon Square.
This episode, host Seth Tillman dives deep into Thailand’s regional flavors, starting with southern-coastal Chumphon pad thai at Sense of Thai in Ashburn, VA. Then, he enjoys a Bangkok night market favorite: catfish dry curry at Thai Chef in Rockville, MD, finishing at Rimtang in Georgetown for some northern funky flavors with nam prik ong.
Signature Dish host Seth Tillman savors D.C.’s finest duck dishes in this episode, starting at Blue Duck Tavern in the West End, where he joins beekeepers to harvest fresh honey for their signature BDT whole duck. Then, he tastes Ghanaian-style tamarind duck leg at Dawa in U Street Corridor. Last, he visits Logan Circle’s Mallard for a playful Southern-inspired, Pennsylvania Pekin Duck.
In this episode, host Seth Tillman explores the best cocktail hour bites in the District. He begins his journey in Shaw at Your Only Friend, where he tries the Chicky Pep #2. Next, he visits Lucy Bar in the U Street Corridor to enjoy montanara, a light and airy fried pizza. Finally, Seth stops at the nearby Lulu’s Wine Garden to savor their carne asada tacos, which feature a Southwestern twist.