This New DC Restaurant Serves Exemplary Ethiopian Cooking—and a Great Lasagna

Washingtonian (Food) 6/16 11:00P Ike Allen

The star of Abebech’s menu: the Ethiopian veggie platter. Photograph by Evy Mages . location_on Abebech, 5320 Georgia Ave., NW language Website A top-notch, scratch-made beef lasagna, enriched with...

Stephen Starr’s Revival of the Occidental Is Certainly Chic—But Is it Delicious?

Washingtonian (Food) 6/11 11:00P Ann Limpert

Stephen Starr gave the century-old Occidental a serious glow-up. Photograph by Birch Thomas. The Occidental location_on 1475 Pennsylvania Ave., NW language Website Open Monday through Friday for lunch...

A ‘Seinfeld’-Approved Bagel Institution Out of NYC Lands in D.C.

DC Eater 6/9 9:41A Lulu Chang

H&H’s scallion cream cheese bagel and coffee paired with the New York Times crossword puzzle. | H&H Bagels H&H Bagels brings its legendary carbs to Mount Vernon Triangle this week New York bagels are...

A Japanese Tasting Room in Georgetown Offers a Refined Take on Homestyle Cooking

Washingtonian (Food) 6/9 7:38A Jessica Sidman

Koryouri Urara's seasonal tasting menu. Photograph by Kimberly Kong. Koryouri Urara . 1608 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Japanese restaurants have been taking over Georgetown lately. Among the openings just...

Where to Find D.C.’s Best Pupusas

DC Eater 6/9 6:39A Missy Frederick

A pupusa from La Casita in La Cochesa. | Missy Frederick/Eater DC The Salvadoran snack is one of D.C.'s signature foods For the uninitiated, a pupusa looks like an unassuming tortilla, but it takes...

The Hot List: June

Washingtonian (Food) 6/5 9:10A Ann Limpert

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Inside Marcus Samuelsson’s Bright, Berbere-Blasted D.C. Debut

DC Eater 6/4 10:41A Claudia Rosenbaum

Overlapping patterns and textures fill the inviting new space at Marcus DC. | Scott Suchman/Marcus DC Marcus DC is now open at the foot of the Morrow Hotel NY-based celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson...

A Food Truck’s Trump ‘TACO’ Tuesday Special Sells Out in an Hour

DC Eater 6/4 7:59A Tierney Plumb

A Pennsylvania-based food truck rolled into town on Tuesday with a “Trump Always Chickens Out” banner. | DNC The trendy slogan sparks inspiration for a spontaneous Democratic lunch Turns out, our...

15 Great Outdoor Happy Hours Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/3 7:16A Jane Godiner

Lulu's Wine Garden offers happy hour throughout the entire indoor/outdoor space. Photograph courtesy of Lulu's Wine Garden. The sun is out—why aren t you? Take advantage of these outdoor happy hours...

A Legendary Name in New York Bagels Is Finally Coming to DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/3 3:42A Ike Allen

H&H Bagels serves all the usual schmears. Photograph courtesy of H&H Bagels. H&H Bagels , 601 K St., NW. The question “Who makes the best bagel in New York?” has always been a matter of debate, but...

Ambitious Filipino Venture Exits H Street

DC Eater 6/2 10:49A Tierney Plumb

Hiraya’s eye-popping Makulay latte will make a weekend comeback in Dupont. | Rey Lopez/Eater DC Chef Paolo Dungca’s short-lived tasting room Kayu will reopen in Dupont as he looks for a new space for...

The Best Restaurants and Bars Near the National Zoo, According to Eater Editors

DC Eater 6/2 8:25A Tierney Plumb

Bao Li eats bamboo after spending the day playing outside at the Smithsonian National Zoo. | Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Reliable picks for burgers, pasta, wine, and more around Woodley Park The...

Our Favorite Places for Breakfast and Brunch Around Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 5/30 9:02A Anna Spiegel

An array of brunch dishes at River Club. Photograph by Birch Thomas. This post has been updated from an earlier version. One of DC s most famous neighborhoods is a prime place to breakfast or brunch...

Everything We Know About the Ultra-Exclusive MAGA Clubhouse in Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 5/30 5:27A Jessica Sidman

Head down this staircase, past security, through the double black doors to enter Executive Board's private club. Photograph by Jessica Sidman. It costs up to $500,000 to join Executive Branch, the new...

15 Best Wineries Just a Short Drive From D.C.

DC Eater 5/29 10:55A Tierney Plumb

Crimson Lane Vineyards is a welcome new addition to the Virginia wine world. | Crimson Lane Vineyards Sip locally-made pours while soaking up epic vineyard views With summer fast approaching, now is...