The savviest shoppers know that the point of trying on lots of new duds isn't about acquisition — it has everything to do with discovery. And the closest experience you can get in the food world is a tasting menu: an opportunity to try a little bit of everything, and get a sampling of a resto's offerings without overdoing it (or spending a fortune on repeat trips). Since tasting menus are the dish du jour in Washington, Zagat has whipped up a handy guide to six unexpected spots where you can skip the à la carte fare and go for the trial sizes. Think beyond Little Serow and Rogue 24 — this roundup goes for the under-the-radar spots, like Birch & Barley and Rasika. Yum x 10! (Zagat)
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