Yay, Me! New Digs in Dupont Circle.

The most recent chat with Todd Kliman online ...

Alexandria, VA:

Todd, Good day to you! I have great news! I have accepted a new position and luckily for me my new office is located in Dupont Circle. I wanted to see if you could recommend a few good lunch spots that I should not pass up in that area. I will get an hour lunch so walking distance is necessary. Let me know your suggestions! Thanks! Always a pleasure, Lisa.

Todd Kliman:

Congratulations!

First off, you'll want to become a regular at Zorba's Cafe, right near the Metro stop north of the circle. It's good, it's varied, it's affordable, and you can sit outside and people-watch when the weather's nice. It's the kind of place you could probably eat in a couple of times a week for a couple of years without getting sick of it.

What else ... Malaysia Kopitiam, at 19th and M, isn't far away and is consistently good and interesting, with a vast and sprawling menu that includes curries, pickles, stir-frys, noodle dishes, and marinated fishes.

There's also Pizzeria Paradiso on P St., for boutique pizzas, and Alberto's, on the other side of P St., for thin, crispy prole pizza.

That ought to keep you full, and happy, for at least a few weeks!