Eating is a daily activity for everyone, and over a year we consume hundreds of foods. This year, Washington has seen a number of restaurants and bars open. Some of which we visited — Capital City Diner, Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes, Muncheez Mania, Merzi, Sidebar, Ray’s the Steaks at East River, Star and Shamrock and Eat Wonky, to name a few. And we’ve seen the Brickskeller serve up its last beer.

The food and drink staff at DCist took some time to look back over what we’ve eaten and what we drank to select some of our favorites. You’ve already read about a number of them throughout the year — the couscous carbonara from Rustico is a favorite of several members of the staff.

The food and drink staff wishes you a delicious 2011! Let us know in the comments what some of your favorite bites were from 2010. Without further ado:

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Huevo frito con caviar — Jaleo
First, Jaleo’s fantastic eggs and eggs, or, rather, “huevo frito con caviar”. Decadent, yet down to earth, two of the best tastes in the world mingle and combine. A perfectly fried egg, topped with salty, delicious caviar and served with some toast. Simple, elegant and so, so good.

Brunch — Smith & Clarkson’s Deli
On the other end of the spectrum, brunch at Smith & Clarkson’s Deli in Springfield. Yes, it’s worth the trip. For about $10, you can get a large orange juice, three eggs, three pancakes, three slices of bacon, four hearty chunks of toast and enough potatoes to feed a small army. Seriously, look at all that food. And the best part? It all tastes great. Even the “maple syrup.”