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2fifty BBQ and Cucina Morini Featured in Washingtonian’s “100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now”

Thursday July 10, 2025

While we can think of “100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now” that are right here in Mount Vernon Triangle, we’re thrilled to see two MVT restaurants made the official Washingtonian list!

2fifty BBQ was praised in a section titled “Chefs are Making Fusion Cool Again” saying, “It’s impossible to visit this Texas barbecue spot without noticing its Central American roots. Deb Portillo and Fernando González, who are from San Salvador, make sure it shines through with specials such as chicharrón and smoked-brisket pupusas.”

And Cucina Morini got a rightful shoutout in the section titled “Dirt-Cheap Martinis are Trending”. Stop by the Martini Lounge any day of the week to sample their renowned $7 martinis for yourself and do yourself and your wallet the added favor of booking a table at the restaurant on Mondays through August 11 to take advantage of the $10 “Morini Monday” pasta deal!

Congrats to both 2fifty BBQ and Cucina Morini! You continue to be a shining example of what #LifeInMVT is all about!