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2024 Rammy Awards Finalists 
https://dc.eater.com/2024/4/9/24124950/2024-rammy-awards-restaurant-finalists-dc
 
Ala To Offer Flavors Of The Levant At New Restaurant In Bethesda
https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/ala-offer-flavors-levant-new-restaurant-bethesda
 
ala Bethesda to Open This Fall
https://mocoshow.com/2023/08/23/ala-bethesda-to-open-this-fall/
 
Dupont Circle’s Ala Will Replace a Long-Running Bethesda Dining Room
https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/08/17/dupont-circles-ala-will-replace-a-long-running-bethesda-dining-room/ 
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Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala_(restaurant)
 
Redfin: Dupont Circle Neighborhood Guide
https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood-guides/washington-dc/dupont-circle
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The Washington Post- Best Brunch in D.C
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/06/01/best-bottomless-brunch-dc/
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Our 10 Favorite Places to Eat Brunch in the DC Area Right Now 2023
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/our-10-favorite-places-to-eat-brunch-in-the-dc-area-right-now/3332311/?amp=1
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New Additions to The MICHELIN Guide Washington, DC 2022 
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/new-additions-to-the-michelin-guide-washington-dc-2022
 
"Ala -- Bottomless Brunch"
Spotted by Locals, Feb 2023
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/washingtondc/ala/
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"Where to Eat and Drink in Dupont Circle" 
Eater DC, July 2021
https://dc.eater.com/maps/dupont-circle-restaurants-bars-dining-guide
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“The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”
Eater DC, April 2021
https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-heatmap-dc 
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“The April Hit List"
Resy, April 2021
https://blog.resy.com/2021/04/the-april-hit-list-maydan-2fifty-ivy-and-coney-oyster-oyster-and-more/ 
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“Ala – Bottomless Levant brunch”
Kelley Smith, April 2021
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/washingtondc/ala/ 
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“Where to Get Brunch in Washington, DC? ala featured as #1 Brunch in DC ”
Tamara B, April 2021
https://restaurantclicks.com/best-brunch-washington-dc/ 
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“Ala is Changing the Meaning of Happy Hour — Join Them!”
PoPville, April 2021
https://www.popville.com/2021/04/ala-is-changing-the-meaning-of-happy-hour-join-them/ 
 
“New Restaurant Must Try: ala”
PoPville, March 2021
https://www.popville.com/2021/03/new-restaurant-must-try-ala/ 
 
“Ankara Is Becoming a Levantine Restaurant in Dupont Circle”
Washingtonian, February 2021
https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/16/ankara-is-becoming-a-levantine-restaurant-in-dupont-circle/ 
 
“Turkish Go-To Ankara Is Rebranding As a Levantine Restaurant That Serves Raki Cocktails”
Eater DC, February 2021
https://dc.eater.com/2021/2/16/22284008/dupont-ankara-rebranding-levantine-restaurant-raki-ala-coming-attractions