How to Ride DC’s First Mechanical Bull

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Jessica Sidman

The country-western bar and live-music venue Desert 5 Spot (400 Morse St., NE) recently made its debut in Union Market, bringing with it the city’s only mechanical bull. If it’s your first rodeo, here’s what to expect. Just how wild is this bull?...

French Food Is All Over DC—Here Are Two Fresh Takes

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Ann Limpert

Ever since Jackie Kennedy tapped René Verdon to oversee the White House kitchen in 1961, French cuisine has had a grip on DC’s dining culture. These days, largely thanks to the decade-long popularity...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 11/20 10:00P Kate Corliss

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. Once a tobacco-trading hub and now home to cobblestone streets and historic rowhouses,...

Where to Buy Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 11/19 3:45A James Jarvis

From traditional bourbon pecan pies to creative confections like dirty chai tiramisu, these local bakeries and restaurants have your Thanksgiving dessert table covered. Acme Pie Co. 2406 Columbia...

Festive Holiday Teas in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 11/18 4:18A Madeline Weinfield

Traditions are a big part of the season, and holiday afternoon tea is a beloved custom around Washington. The ritual returns to decked-out hotel lobbies and historic homes, offering festive treats,...

15 New Restaurants in the DC Area We’re Excited About Right Now

Washingtonian (Food) 11/16 10:00P Ike Allen

Acqua Bistecca location_on 14 Ridge Sq., NW. language Website Photograph by Rey Lopez. Chef Michael Mina’s Italian steak-and-­seafood place in City Ridge might be more of a neighborhood spot than...

Eebee’s Is the Classic Neighborhood Bar DC Needs Right Now

Washingtonian (Food) 11/14 3:35A Jessica Sidman

Eebee s Corner Bar . 1840 Sixth St., NW.  Emily Brown always dreamed of opening a place where the bartender greets you by name, and the regulars down the block bring a small Christmas present to the...

El Viejo Excels With Tamales, Pupusas, and Other Central American Favorites

Washingtonian (Food) 11/10 10:00P Ike Allen

location_on 9224 Warren St., Silver Spring language Website Not many Central American lunch spots in Maryland have their own mascot. But at El Viejo Central American Kitchen, the door, walls, and...

José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen Will Feed Furloughed Federal Workers

Washingtonian (Food) 10/27 1:42A Jessica Sidman

Federal workers lined up for free meals from World Central Kitchen in 2019. Photograph by Evy Mages José Andrés s World Central Kitchen is known for feeding people amid war, hurricanes, and other disasters. Beginning today, the DC-based group...

An Oyster Bar Is Returning to Union Market

Washingtonian (Food) 10/21 5:33A Jessica Sidman

Cowbell Seafood & Oyster Bar. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Cowbell Seafood & Oyster . 1309 5th St., NE.  The central bar inside Union Market, once home to Rappahannock Oyster Bar, will become a different...

Millie’s Accuses Balos Owners of Ripping Them Off at Long Island Restaurant

Washingtonian (Food) 10/17 3:33A Jessica Sidman

The owners of Millie s in Spring Valley are accusing the New York operators behind DC Greek hotspot Balos and its sister bistro Bar Angie of copying their merch, logo, menu items, and dining room...

A Puerto Rican Hotspot Gets a New Home in Park View

Washingtonian (Food) 10/15 5:03A Ike Allen

Qui Qui has brand new digs in Park View. Photograph by Natasha Gomez. Qui Qui , 3227 Georgia Ave., NW For Puerto Rican culinary culture in DC, there’s nowhere quite like Qui Qui, the vibrant...

Michelin Adds 8 New Restaurants to Its DC Guide

Washingtonian (Food) 10/15 4:30A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson Michelin announced this morning that eight new restaurants will be added to its DC guide. For now, these spots are simply designated as recommended, but stars or Bib...

8 Essential Kitchen Tools DC Chefs Keep in Their Pockets

Washingtonian (Food) 10/14 10:00P Nevin Martell

Photo-Illustration by Jennifer Albarracin Moya. Refractometer Pastry chefs use refractometers to measure sugar density and to ensure the desired level of sweetness and texture in desserts such as...

Our Food Critic’s Favorite Fall Comfort Dishes

Washingtonian (Food) 10/12 10:00P Ann Limpert

Lucky Danger Crab Lo Mein location_on 709 D St., NW language Website Lo mein with buttery blue crab at Lucky Danger. Photograph by Rachel Paraoan. Lucky Danger—which began as a pandemic pop-up and has...