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WTOP TOP 10: 2021 Best International Cuisine

By Abigail Constantino
L’Auberge Chez Francois was voted as one of the best places in the D.C. area for international fares. (Courtesy L’Auberge Chez Francois/James Diedrich)

WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses that have international cuisine in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, L’Auberge Chez Francois was voted the favorite.

Here are the TOP 10 finalists.

  1. L’Auberge Chez Francois – 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Virginia
  2. Gringos & Mariachis – Maryland locations in Bethesda and Potomac
  3. Mykonos Grill – 121 Congressional Lane, Rockville, Maryland
  4. Anita’s – Virginia locations in Ashburn, Burke, Chantilly, Fairfax, Herndon, Leesburg, Vienna and Springfield
  5. Botanero Restaurant – 800 Pleasant Drive, Suite 160, Rockville, Maryland
  6. The Italian Store – Locations in Arlington, Virginia
  7. Peking Gourmet Inn – 6029 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia
  8. Amber Spice – 13524 Baltimore Ave., Laurel, Maryland
  9. Taim – D.C. locations in Georgetown and Dupont Circle
  10. Indigo – 243 K St. NE, Washington, D.C. 

See the 2021 winners and finalists in other categories. 

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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