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Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, is on Monday, with Kol Nidre prayers happening on Sunday at sundown. Last year, with the holiday falling in the middle of the week, DCist brought those heading to temple a guide for where to pack in the calories before the start of the fast. I followed my own advice and dined at Java Green, but aside from the friends I broke bread with, I didn’t notice any other diners that looked like they were there for a pre-fast meal. And my mock chicken wasn’t so filling.

Luckily with this year’s Sunday start date, the need to scarf down a convenient meal while running from office to shul is diminished. There’s all the time in the world to whip up a storm in the kitchen or join friends for a carbo-loading potluck. Not interested in cooking? Whole Foods fills their prepared food case with specialty dishes during the Jewish holidays. And Sunday is $4.99 rotisserie chicken day at Harris Teeter! Or with the afternoon free, perhaps an Indian brunch buffet is called for? Indique Heights in Chevy Chase serves until 3 p.m

Dino in Cleveland Park is the place to go for those looking for a traditional meal without the fuss. Dean Gold will begin serving his special four-course menu at 4:30 p.m. For $39 a person, the meal begins with Dean’s chopped liver, features pasta with mushrooms, veal with red wine sauce, sole pomodoro, and finishes with wine poached pairs. It’s also available for break fasts on Monday evening.