Season 4
10 episodes · 2026
1Let'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.
2Taste 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.
3District 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.
4Bar 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.
5All 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.
6Cafe 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.
7Taqueria 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.
8BBQ 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.
9Exploring 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.
10Vietnamese 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.
