Chef Michael Schlow got the inspiration for Little Prince Pizza in the early weeks of the pandemic after he wanted to focus on comfort food during lockdown restrictions. A year later, Little Prince is still serving up plates like cheeseburger-inspired pizza, fire roasted wings, and a chicken sandwich dripping in jalapeño honey and Sriracha mayonnaise.

Can’t decide between sandwiches, wood-fired Detroit pizza or ice cream? Luckily,Ghostlinehas those selections and plenty more. The multi-eatery ghost kitchen in Glover Park is the brainchild of restaurateur Aaron Gordon. Eat at the Ghostline Garden outdoor bar and upper level deck, or go for takeout and delivery options through Toast or ChowNow.

There’s a new-ish Mexican spot in the city, and it’s tucked inside Roy Boys. Ranging in $4.50 - $5.50 a taco, fillings at Rita’s Tacos include Nashville hot chicken, al pastor, and the wildly favorite birria option that’s arguablythe biggest taco trend of 2021. Add a side of elote corn for $6. Order for pickup for delivery through Toast.

Located inside Rebel Taco on K Street,叛軍瑪格麗塔is a spin on Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas with toppings like spicy chorizo and Serrano ham. Owner Mike Bramson of B Social Hospitality opened the concept as a pandemic reaction to the need for comfort food, as well as a way to utilize the brick oven leftover in the space from previous tenants. Alongside the regular pizza selections, there are also wings and a “Margherita and Margarita Special” of two pies and a carafe of margaritas for $45.

Halfsmoke really leaned into the pop-up trend with multiple in-house restaurants to choose from. The first isGet Social, a pizza joint using Detroit-style pies as inspiration for a D.C. version. The second isButter Me Up, a breakfast-themed eatery serving up sandwiches, coffee and cocktails.

Whatbeganas a joke between the partners of Oaxacan hotspot Espita has turned into a Philly-inspired menu serving up of smash burgers with a Pat LaFrieda beef blend, boozy shakes, comfort desserts, and the classic Philly cheesesteak made on a Sarcone’s roll directly from Philly.

The pop-up sandwich shop at Columbia Room feels like a trip down memory lane, which is what exactly chef Paul Taylor envisioned when they began serving subs from the Blagden Alley mainstay. Priced between $13 to $15 a sandwich, choose from a fast food “Rib” patty option (Ribwich); smoked turkey, Swiss cheese and bacon selection (Club Sub); and for the meatless crowds, a sub packed with eggplant, braised broccoli rabe, pickled red peppers and provolone cheese (The Philly Special).

The East London-inspired spot is going a different route with their pop-up at the Foggy Bottom location: pho. Satisfy cravings for the Vietnamese soup with options like a well-done brisket with meatballs, chicken or veggies. Available as a dine-in in addition to takeout or delivery preferences thanks to Caviar, Doordash, GrubHub and UberEats.

Tucked inside Scarlet Oak in Navy Yard is Side Door Pizza, co-owner Brian Schram’s concept of Detroit-style pies. Pick up 10x14”-sized cheese or pepperoni pizza in the window adjacent to Scarlet Oak’s large dining patio.

Located inside Shilling Canning Company in Yards Park, Ampersandwich serves up a limited menu of burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and St. Louis-style ribs on benne seed buns. For those craving a taste of New England, chef Reid Shiling showcases his own iteration of the lobster roll. Feel free to “amp it up” with a cookie, chip and drink combination for an extra fee. Available to order via UberEats or GrubHub.