Best of Bethesda 2019

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Best Place to Sabotage Your New Year’s Resolution
Editors' Pick

Photo by Deb Lindsey.
After the holidays, some people swear to never, ever overeat again, but the unlimited small plates at Buena Vida are an irresistible and delicious deal ($35 at dinner and brunch, $20 at lunch). Many diners let the kitchen and waitstaff make the selections, so if you do, make sure they include the tuna ceviche, sweet corn empanadas, fingerling sweet potato tostones, chicharron de pescado and steak alambre taco. The lively, colorful setting and the margaritas will tamper winter doldrums, and the gym will always be there tomorrow.
8407 Ramsey Ave., Silver Spring; 301-755-6132; buenavidarestaurant.com