Forget Chuck E Cheese

Washingtonian Magazine by Todd Kliman

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Silver Diner (multiple Maryland and Virginia locations; silverdiner.com)

No one has benefited more from this chain’s new mission to focus on fresh, local food than parents fixated on nutrition. The diner has caught locavore fever, and the quality of ingredients—some of which come from nearby farms—has taken a huge leap forward. The kids’ menu channels the crunchy-trendy spirit of Whole Foods, with entrées such as whole-wheat spaghetti and sides that include steamed edamame and brown rice.