1. $68 for two?
A recent Washington Post headline screams, “$68 for a fast-casual dinner in D.C.? Expect to see more of this.” The concept in question is ChiKo, a newly opened Chinese-Korean limited-service spot that offers dishes like kimchi stew with pork belly ($15), chopped brisket with furikake butter and a soy-brined fried egg ($18) and Orange-ish Chicken ($17). The restaurant features communal tables, as well as a dining counter at which, in an unusual twist for a fast-casual concept, customers can opt for a $50 tasting menu. There are two seatings nightly, with just four stools available, in front of the open kitchen.