Tom Sietsema Is Stepping Down as Washington Post Food Critic

Washingtonian (Food) 10/7 2:49A Jessica Sidman

Photo by Jonathan Greenaway on Unsplash Tom Sietsema’s 25 year reign as food critic of the Washington Post is coming to an end. He announced today that this will be his last week on the job—while also...

A Social Club With a Barbershop, Boutique, and Restaurant From Erik Bruner-Yang Arrives in Union...

Washingtonian (Food) 9/30 7:59A Sam Nicholson

Photograph courtesy Manifest. A selection of (h)ours menu items. Photograph courtesy of Manifest. Manifest 002. 1242 Third St., NE. Manifest 001—the Adams Morgan barbershop/cafe/cocktail bar—has a...

This Ambitious New DC Restaurant Draws From Mexico, Bulgaria, and Beyond

Washingtonian (Food) 9/30 4:56A Jessica Sidman

A crudité plate with tempura-style vegetables mixed in will rotate with the seasons at Eunoia. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Eunoia . 320 Florida Ave., NE. Mexico City native Josa Maldonado has worked in...

A TikTok-Ready Pan-Asian Restaurant and Karaoke Bar Is Opening in Union Market

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 6:59A Jessica Sidman

Singing Tiger's Mango Inferno cocktail lit aflame. Photograph courtesy Singing Tiger. Singing Tiger at Hotel Nell. 411 New York Ave., NE. When the team behind Singing Tiger began conceptualizing the...

Take Our Restaurant Survey and You Could Win Dinner for Two

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 5:15A Washingtonian Staff

Last year, Washingtonian readers voted Pascual Best New Restaurant. Photograph by Deb Lindsey. For the past 48 years, Washingtonian  has taken the pulse of the local restaurant scene by asking you,...

Need a Last-Minute Wedding Venue? Book a Restaurant.

Washingtonian (Food) 9/28 11:00P Andrea Poe

This couple chose bright, sunset-inspired flowers to contrast with the black-and-white decor at Maketto for their New Year’s Eve affair. Photograph by Judson Rappaport. Romantic yet practical, hosting...

9 Decadent French Brunch Spots Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 9/26 8:43A Ann Limpert

The croque madame at Pastis. Photo courtesy of Pastis. Apéro 2622 P St., NW Sommelier Elli Benchimol’s Georgetown gem focuses on Champagne and caviar at night. Earlier on weekends, you ll find...

Moon Rabbit, Albi, and Dogon Named Among North America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Washingtonian (Food) 9/26 5:38A Ike Allen

The open kitchen at Albi. Photo by Scott Suchman For the first time, the organization behind the World s 50 Best Restaurants list has put out a North American edition, and three DC restaurants made...

Is the Political Cocktail Dead?

Washingtonian (Food) 9/25 4:42A Jessica Sidman

Union Pub was a packed house during a recent presidential debate. Photograph by Evy Mages Politically themed cocktails have become a staple of DC life . Over the years, drink specials have popped up...

Try West African Ramen and Ghanaian Comfort Food at Eric Adjepong’s DC Takeout Spot

Washingtonian (Food) 9/24 5:13A Jessica Sidman

Photograph courtesy Dawa. Dawa . 2208 14th St., NW. At Elmina on 14th Street, chef Eric Adjepong puts an elevated, contemporary spin on Ghanaian dishes. Recently, the Food Network and Top Chef star...

Kirby Club Is Reborn as a New Lebanese Restaurant

Washingtonian (Food) 9/22 5:37A Ike Allen

NAJA focuses on accessible Lebanese cooking. Photograph courtesy of NAJA. Naja . 2911 District Ave., Fairfax Tariq Alaeddin has been an evangelist for toum, the simple whipped Lebanese sauce whose...

Capitals Star Alex Ovechkin Is Getting His Own Limited-Edition Cereal

Washingtonian (Food) 9/16 4:00A Jessica Sidman

Alex Ovechkin pours a bowl Of Ovi's Great Crunch. Photograph courtesy Giant Food. Alex Ovechkin may not have his own Wheaties box, but the Capitals star is about to get his own limited edition cereal....

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Bloomingdale and Eckington

Washingtonian (Food) 9/15 11:00P Kate Corliss

Photograph by Evy Mages . Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. Situated in Northwest DC and bounded by North Capitol Street to...

New-Wave Vending Machines Are Popping Up in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 9/14 11:00P Nevin Martell

Find protein-packed bowls at Farmer’s Fridge. Photograph courtesy of Farmer’s Fridge. Vending machines are often ridiculed as the domain of soggy sandwiches and stale snacks. Now a new generation of...

Looking for Some of the City’s Most Exciting Cooking Right Now? Hit a Bar.

Washingtonian (Food) 9/14 11:00P Jessica Sidman

The vibey Union Market hot spot La’ Shukran. Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson. New York restaurant groups are opening DC places in droves. Spinoffs and sequels of local hits are outpacing the indies. We’ve lost count of the Tattes. And, oh, another...