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1225 19th Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-0162
Hours: 

L: Mon-Fri 11:30a-2:15p

CF Folks weekday-only lunch haunt on Dupont Circle, open since 1981, is a 600-square-foot temple of honest cooking and good will. The vibe is is loud and scrappy, and the food is delicious. Art Carlson, the ever-present host, is one of the last of a dying breed: a hands-on owner who schmoozes and teases his customers, often at the same time. (Beard Foundation)