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THE LUTHER AT GBD Chef Kyle Bailey's glazed brioche doughnutwith , fried chicken thighs, and maple-chicken jus developed a cult following at GhurchKey, and it's now a fixture at sister restaurant GBD. 1323 Connecticut Ave., NW ; 2A2-524- 5270.

T ORTA AHOGAOA AT EL CHUCH O This drbol-chili-sauce-drenched monster- stuffed with ground pork avocado, black beans, and Chihuahua cheese-arrives with plastic Iir.llr: gloves. We say getting messy is part of the fun. i; i.l: ;. 3313 11th St., NW ; 2A2-290- 3373.

THE ARLINGTON AT EARTS This breakfastversion ofthe Monte Cristo wouldn't be out of place among the artery- cloggers at lH0P. French is layered with turkey and bacon, then drizzled with maple syrup or strawberry preserves. 2605Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-2q8-0150; 421-5 N. Fairfax Or., Arlington, 7 A3 -6q7 -9191-.

TOMMY,S TUMMY BUSTER AT GILLY,S 0rdering this signals you want any on the menu-say- and cheddarwith Cheetos-tucked between two sandwiches instead of bread. 2009 Chopman Ave.. Ro cUille; 202-7 7 O - 5515.

CH'V/,TO AT DEL CAMPO Victor Albisu's Uruguayan-style sandwich is hard to your mind around, let alone your mouth. [See eaters try at woshingtonion.com/ .l A half-foot-tall stack includes rib eye, ham, provolone, olives, hearts of palm, and a fried eqq. 777 t st., Nwi202-289-7377.

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FAIAFEt at Max's Kosher Gaf6 Ifyou've never understood the fuss over falafel, get yourself to this deli. Max Dekelbaum fries the lightest, crunchiest chickpea patties this side ofTel Aviv and buries tl'rem r,rnder layers ofgarlicky pickles, tangy salads, and an array ofsauces, uansforming a simple snack into an instant memory. 2319 Uniuersity Blnd. W., Wheaton; 301-949-6297.

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