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12. Middle East Feast
Lamb shank stew; molokheya; shawarma pit
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Signature Dish
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S4 E12 · Treasures of the Mid-Atlantic
About Signature Dish
Signature Dish is a TV series that premiered on March 28, 2022. It has 4 seasons and 46 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 12 "Treasures of the Mid-Atlantic", aired on October 5, 2026.
Signature Dish discovers and reveals the standout dishes at a wide array of the DMV's best restaurants, from the latest dining hot spots to strip-mall eateries serving up authentic global cuisines.
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Episodes
46 episodes · 4 seasons
Season 1
2022 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Signature Dish discovers and reveals the standout dishes at a wide array of the region’s best restaurants, from the latest dining hot spots to strip-mall eateries serving up authentic global cuisines. In this new 12-part series, host Seth Tillman takes viewers on a culinary journey around the D.C. area, one “must-have” dish at a time.
Signature Dish Season 1 release dates →- E11
11. European Classics
Chateaubriand (French), Scacce (Italian), Jägerschnitzel (German)
- E10
10. Korean Flavors
Seafood scallion pancake; soy marinated short ribs; Korean fried “chicken” (fried tofu)
- E9
9. A Taste of Mexico
Rudy’s Sampler birria tacos; red mole; tuna tostadas
- E8
8. Next Level Sandwiches
Nim Ali’s Transmetro Shukos; Open Crumb’s fried chicken sandwich; The Fight Club sandwich
- E7
7. Southern Comforts
Duck jambalaya; smoky brisket and bone marrow mac & cheese; BBQ spare ribs
- E6
6. Seafood Standouts
Seth explores delectable meals from under the sea at FishScale, Pio Pio and Rasika.
- E5
5. West African Cuisine
Goat equsi-Ghanaian stew; Yassa chicken-Senegalese chicken; ebbeh-Gambian seafood stew
- E4
4. Masters of Spice
Muu som (fermented pork); junglee laal maas (goat curry); steamed fish with peppers.
- E3
3. Caribbean Favorites
Jerk chicken wings; chuleta kan kan (fried pork chop); curried beef roti.
- E2
2. Southeast Asian Specialties
Ohno knauk swe (coconut chicken noodle soup); lechon roast pork belly; fish head curry .
- E1
1. Cooking with Fire
Wagyu beef brisket; "The Hot Mess" white pizza; Spiced lamb shoulder.
Season 2
2023 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
E12
12. Late Night Eats
Host Seth Tillman checks out the late-night culinary scene in D.C.
E11
11. Filipino Festival
Host Seth Tillman goes on a Filipino food adventure in D.C. and Northern Virginia.
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E10
10. Savoring South America
Host Seth Tillman explores the diverse flavors of South America.
E9
9. Food Hall Finds
Host Seth Tillman explores the DC area’s growing food hall scene.
E8
8. Flavors of China
Host Seth Tillman takes a flavorful journey through Chinese cuisine in DC, MD and VA.
E7
7. French Delights
Explore French gastronomy around the DMV with host Seth Tillman.
E6
6. Best of Breakfast
La Tejana in Mt. Pleasant; Locals Farm Market in Poolesville, MD; Any Day Now in Navy Yard
E5
5. Just Desserts
Lutèce in Georgetown; Mr. Bake in Riverdale Park; The Conche in Leesburg.
E4
4. Crossover Cuisine
Imperfecto in West End, Mama Tigre in Oakton, and Wooboi in Alexandria.
E3
3. Mediterranean Magic
Green Almond Pantry, Georgetown; Cedars of Lebanon, Greenbelt; Melina, North Bethesda.
E2
2. Pizza Perfection
The star of this D.C.-focused episode is a universal favorite: pizza.
E1
1. Comfort Food Favorites
Preserve in Annapolis, Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park, and Caruso’s Grocery in Capitol Hill.
Season 3
2025 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
E12
12. Fan Favorites
Seth visits three Signature Dish fan favorites! He indulges in a rotisserie duck salad at The Duck & The Peach in Capitol Hill. Next up is the wildly popular Korean restaurant Anju in Dupont Circle for their signature ssam board. And, he caps the season with a visit to Alexandria and the chef-driven Eddie’s Little Shop, where he enjoys the reimagined caprese, The Emma, with house-made mozzarella.
E11
11. Here's the Beef
Host Seth Tillman stops in Georgetown to visit the casual-chic La Bonne Vache for an elevated Steak Tartare. He then sinks his teeth into a Short Rib Pastrami Sandwich at the Jewish-Mediterranean BBQ food truck Silver and Sons in Eckington. And, finally, he's wowed by a 32-ounce Tomahawk Steak with bone marrow butter at the upscale yet rustic dLeña in Mount Vernon Triangle.
E10
10. Latin American Kitchen
This episode, Seth savors D.C.’s delectable Latin cuisine! Seth first ventures south to flag down the hit food truck Lechonera DMV in Woodbridge, VA to try their authentic Puerto Rican lechon. He then samples the complex and flavorful Braised Short Rib Mole at the casually stylish Lime & Cilantro in Silver Spring, MD, then finishes at Adams Morgan’s Ceibo for Chorizo Dumplings in a kombu broth.
E9
9. Plant Based Plates
Seth explores plant-based cuisine in the DC area. His first stop is to Dupont Circle to visit DC Vegan and try their twist on an old favorite: the jackfruit Philly cheesesteak. He then heads to Chay in Falls Church to try the hearty vegan take on the Vietnamese bun bo hue. And finally, he samples a savory mushroom kitfo, along with bold Ethiopian coffee, at Feru Restaurant & Bar.
E8
8. Indian Adventure
Seth Tillman embarks on a savory tour of D.C.’s Indian cuisine, visiting the celebrated Daru on the H Street Corridor for their striped bass paturi, stopping in Chinatown for the complex Nirvana 37 at the sleek Karizma Modern Indian, and finishing up with a rum chicken keema in NoMa at neighborhood favorite Indigo.
E7
7. Signature Drinks
Seth stirs things up with signature drinks! He first heads to Virginia’s wine country to visit Delaplane’s Barrel Oak Winery, where he samples a glass of aged Norton wine. Next, he sips on the Queen Bee’s Knees cocktail, made with genever gin, at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, MD. And he wraps at Hyattsville, MD's Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. for a pint of the Fancy Nancy hazy IPA.
E6
6. Incredible Italian
Italian classics – D.C. style – abound in this episode, which begins with the mezzi rigatoni from the Bloomingdale favorite, Red Hen. Next up, Navy Yard’s Ama offers up a tasty coniglio (rabbit stew), showcasing the flavors of Northern Italy. The episode wraps up at the stalwart Al Tiramisu in Dupont Circle, where Seth indulges in the visually stunning lobster risotto.
E5
5. Soup Season
It’s soup season on Signature Dish! First, Seth heads to Shilling Canning Company in the Navy Yard to sample their mid-Atlantic spin on the classic French Onion soup. The flavor-packed Khao Soi with soft shell crab is ladled out at Kiin Imm Thai in Vienna, VA. Finally, Seth visits the Roof Terrace Restaurant at the Kennedy Center for a bowl of their signature JFK Chowder.
E4
4. Hot Out of the Oven
Host Seth Tillman visits three standout bakeries and enjoys a variety of freshly baked treats, starting with the jambon buerre sandwich at Bread Furst in Van Ness, D.C. Next, he tries the kouign amann with red bean paste at Saku Saku Flakerie in Tenleytown, D.C., and the Lebanese Bride at Z&Z Manoushe Bakery in Rockville, MD.
E3
3. Japanese Journey
Host Seth Tillman dives into Japanese cuisine, trying something new with the udon carbonara at Perry’s in Adams Morgan, D.C. Next, he samples the omakase menu at Dear Sushi in Downtown East, D.C., and finishes off with the Tokyo tonkotsu ramen at ZAO Stamina Ramen in Bethesda, MD.
E2
2. Best Burgers
Host Seth Tillman sinks his teeth into the quintessential American classic: the burger. He starts with the double steeze at Steeze Burger in Gaithersburg, MD; a smoky puebla burger at Hill East Burger in Hill East, D.C., and the West Coast-inspired Lo-Pro lamb burger at Local Provisions in Sterling, VA.
E1
1. Coastal Eats
Host Seth Tillman kicks off season 3 with a celebration of Mid-Atlantic seafood classics. First, he hops into the Chesapeake Bay to harvest and sample the Dancing Molly oysters from The Salt Line in Navy Yard, D.C. Next up, a flavorful jumbo lump crab cake at All Set in Silver Spring, MD, and the journey ends with an extravagant seafood paella at Del Mar in The Wharf, D.C.
Season 4
2026 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
E12
12. Treasures of the Mid-Atlantic
n the season four finale, Seth celebrates the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic, uncovering creative takes on regional classics. On his first stop, he heads to Blagden Alley for a locally-sourced whole lamb dish at The Dabney. Next, he makes his way to The Wharf for rockfish massaman curry at Fish Shop. Finally, he tries a blue crab showstopper in NoMa at Marcus DC with their signature Mel’s Crab Rice.
E11
11. Museum Eats
In this episode, Seth finds delicious bites across the city’s iconic museums. First, he is off to Sweet Home Cafe in the National Museum of African American History and Culture for red beans and rice with pan-seared rockfish. Then, he savors Filipino fried chicken at Immigrant Food housed in Planet Word. Finally, he heads to the National Gallery of Art for stracciatella gelato from Dolci Gelati.
E10
10. Vietnamese Voyage
Seth explores the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, starting at the Eden Center with the signature Mũi Tàu bánh mì from Bánh Mì Oi. He then visits Moon Rabbit in Penn Quarter for the Rainbow Trout, a refined take on the Vietnamese dish cá kho tộ. He wraps the episode with a bowl of the unique spicy lemongrass pho at Pho Viet in Columbia Heights.
E9
9. Exploring Europe
In this episode, Seth embarks on a European expedition across the DMV. Aboard a small prop plane, Seth lands at the Montgomery County Airpark for Norwegian kjøttkaker at the airport’s European-style eatery, Café Sophie. Next, he's off to Capitol Hill for comforting Ukrainian holubtsi at Ruta. Finally, he makes one last stop for elevated Irish-fare in Brookland with pan-seared monkfish at The Harp.
E8
8. BBQ Bonanza
In this episode, Seth follows the aroma of smoke across the DMV. Kicking off his journey across the Bay Bridge, he enjoys a pork belly sandwich at Bark in Stevensville, MD. Next, he heads to DCity Smokehouse in Anacostia to dig into The Big Snoop, their loaded twist on the classic half-smoke. He wraps up at Smokecraft in Arlington, VA for a pitmaster’s modern take on cedar plank salmon.
E7
7. Taqueria Time
In this episode, Seth goes beyond tacos to uncover the true depth of local taquerias. He begins his journey at La Tingeria in Falls Church, where he enjoys the namesake tostadas de tinga. Next, he heads to Navy Yard for Taqueria Xochi, savoring a stacked Pueblan sandwich, the Chicken Cemita. Finally, he stops at Ixtapalapa in Gaithersburg to indulge in a festive Mexican soup: pancita.
E6
6. Cafe Culture
In this episode, Seth dives deep into cafe culture. First, he explores the craft of specialty coffee roasting at Lost Sock Roasters in Takoma, delighting in a London Eye Latte. Next, he heads to Silver Spring to visit the Ethiopian-American Lemon Slice Cafe, where he savors the Awaze Tibs Panini. He wraps up in Woodley Park for a sweet treat, indulging in a Pandan Coconut Donut at Rose Ave Bakery.
E5
5. All Across Asia
Seth begins his flavorful pan-Asian journey at Yunnan by Potomac in Arlington, VA, savoring Norwegian King Crab Mixian, an elevated take on a Yunnanese comfort classic. Next, he stays in Arlington and stops in at Charga for their namesake dish: a Pakistani steamed and flash-fried chicken. He wraps up in Kensington, MD at Artha Rini, diving into Rawon, a rich and dark Indonesian beef soup.
E4
4. Bar Bites
In this episode, host Seth Tillman explores the best cocktail hour bites in the District. He begins his journey in Shaw at Your Only Friend, where he tries the Chicky Pep #2. Next, he visits Lucy Bar in the U Street Corridor to enjoy montanara, a light and airy fried pizza. Finally, Seth stops at the nearby Lulu’s Wine Garden to savor their carne asada tacos, which feature a Southwestern twist.
E3
3. District of Duck
Signature Dish host Seth Tillman savors D.C.’s finest duck dishes in this episode, starting at Blue Duck Tavern in the West End, where he joins beekeepers to harvest fresh honey for their signature BDT whole duck. Then, he tastes Ghanaian-style tamarind duck leg at Dawa in U Street Corridor. Last, he visits Logan Circle’s Mallard for a playful Southern-inspired, Pennsylvania Pekin Duck.
E2
2. Taste of Thai
This episode, host Seth Tillman dives deep into Thailand’s regional flavors, starting with southern-coastal Chumphon pad thai at Sense of Thai in Ashburn, VA. Then, he enjoys a Bangkok night market favorite: catfish dry curry at Thai Chef in Rockville, MD, finishing at Rimtang in Georgetown for some northern funky flavors with nam prik ong.
E1
1. Let's Brunch
In the season 4 premiere of Signature Dish, host Seth Tillman takes on D.C.'s weekend ritual – brunch! Seth begins at Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen in McLean, VA for grits and grillades. Next, he revisits a childhood classic, chicken pot pie, at Georgetown’s 1310 Kitchen and Bar, ending with sweet potato shakshuka at Unconventional Diner in Mount Vernon Square.
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