Republic
Bistro, Restaurant, Seafood, $$$

Sligo Creek Parkway, Takoma Park | © Payton Chung/Flickr
Opened in late 2013, Republic – a casual, classy neighborhood bistro in Takoma Park– is the latest addition to Washington DC chef-restaurateurs Jeff and Barbara Black’s successful independent restaurant collective, Black Restaurant Group. Republic’s seasonally-driven menu features tempting plates like Maryland rockfish with squash, spring onions, dill, basil, parmesan polenta and a fried caper-parsley salad, while brunch is an equally mouthwatering affair with dishes like Republic’s signature po’boy and fried green tomatoes with scallion goat cheese, golden raisins, walnuts and pickled red onion. In keeping with Takoma Park’s rich music culture, Republic also hosts regular live music and open mic nights.