Late Night Eats

Sometimes, the best food can be found after hours. The late-night food scene in D.C. is on display as Seth Tillman visits Le Mont Royal for Montreal-inspired poutine. Next, he heads to Astoria on 17th Street for a spicy Sichuan water-boiled fish and a delicious burrata margherita pizza from Andy’s Pizza in Shaw.

Host Seth Tillman visits Andy's Pizza in Washington, DC, where Chef Andy Brown demonstrates how to make their signature burrata margherita pizza. Andy emphasizes the importance of quality ingredients. The pizza is baked in a stone conveyor oven at 700 degrees for a crispy crust. Andy finishes the pizza with fresh basil, burrata, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Host Seth Tillman heads to Le Mont Royal, a French Canadian restaurant in Washington, DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood to meet Chef Bart Hutchins. Bart demonstrates how to make poutine -- French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy -- with a twist. Chef Bart's addition of chanterelle mushrooms sautéed with garlic, shallots, and white wine add rich flavor to the classic Montreal food.

Host Seth Tillman heads to Astoria, a Sichuan restaurant in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood. Chef/Owner Devin Gong demonstrates how to make water-boiled fish, a classic Sichuan dish known for its spicy and flavorful profile. The fish, marinated in salt, pepper, gin, and aromatics, is poached in a flavorful broth and topped with pickled chilies, cumin, garlic, and scallions.