Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Is Having an Absolute Blast in D.C.

DC Eater 4/24 6:03A Tierney Plumb

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa threw out the first pitch at Nationals Park on Tuesday, April 23. | Washington Nationals Plus, Wingo’s returns to Georgetown, Duke’s Grocery is expanding to Maryland, and more...

Gourmet Bodegas Around DC That Are Better Than Foxtrot Anyway

Washingtonian (Food) 4/24 4:53A Jessica Sidman

Foxtrot abruptly closed all of its stores around DC and across the country yesterday amid news that its parent company plans to file for bankruptcy. Where will you get your local snacks, cheffy pantry staples, and natural wines with cool labels...

Southeast Impression Spotlights Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai Cuisines

Washingtonian (Food) 4/24 3:21A Ike Allen

Southeast Impression, 9530 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Ivea Restaurant Group knows how to jump on a trend in Asian dining—and nail it. In 2017, partners Edward Wong, Gary Ngo, and Vivian Zhu, all Hong Kong natives, capitalized on the fast-casual poke...

Where to Find Outstanding Mexican Food Around D.C.

DC Eater 4/23 10:31A Tierney Plumb

A fried oyster taco with red cabbage and chipotle aioli from Anafre. | Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. A steadily rising Mexican restaurant scene offers a bounty of tacos, tortas, enchiladas, moles, and more In...

“Koreaworld” Cookbook Celebrates Anju, Annandale, and Modern Korean Cooking

Washingtonian (Food) 4/23 8:40A Jessica Sidman

Journalist Matt Rodbard and chef Deuki Hong have spent a good part of the past decade documenting Koreatowns and Korean cooking across the country. They published their first cookbook, Koreatown, in 2016. Now, they’ve released Koreaworld, a sequel...

Rasa, D.C.’s Go-To Destination for Indian Bowls, Enters the Wraps Game

DC Eater 4/23 7:56A Tierney Plumb

Rasa’s wraps come stuffed with chicken tikka, spicy chicken, or tandoori paneer. | Rey Lopez for Rasa Roti bread creations are now available for the first time across its five area locations...

Sushi by Bou Brings Disco Omakase and Rooftop Views to Southwest D.C.

DC Eater 4/23 6:38A Mekita Rivas

A 10-seat counter offers 12- or 17-course sushi menus. | Joy Asico-Smith The fast-growing brand debuts Thursday, April 25 with timed tasting menus and psychedelic decor The D.C. sushi scene is getting...

With Aventino, Bethesda Finally Gets the Destination Restaurant It Deserves

Washingtonian (Food) 4/23 3:19A Ann Limpert

location_on 4747 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda language Website Downtown Bethesda is not hurting for Italian restaurants. No fewer than 13 pasta houses, trattorias, delis, and pizza shops—some several decades old—are within a three-quarter-mile radius...

Salsa Macha Is the Hot Condiment Taking Over DC Restaurants

Washingtonian (Food) 4/23 3:18A Jessica Sidman

The hot condiment on DC menus right now: salsa macha. The nutty, seedy chili oil originated in the port city of Veracruz, Mexico, but has gained “it” status lately thanks to a wave of ambitious new Mexican restaurants. “It’s super-versatile. You...

Outstanding D.C. Restaurants That Open on Mondays

DC Eater 4/22 7:30A Missy Frederick

Pizzas from Grazie Nonna | Rey Lopez/Eater DC Where to find Malaysian fare, Lao standouts and more when many restaurants stay closed Restaurant industry hours don’t follow a typical 9-to-5 schedule....

This Georgetown Pop-Up Is Serving Epic Breakfast Burritos

Washingtonian (Food) 4/19 8:39A Jessica Sidman

Chef Alex McCoy is known for some of DC s best burgers at Lucky Buns and sandwiches at Bar Boheme in Union Market. But in recent months, he s quietly gotten into the breakfast burrito game, too. Monstera Burrito has been popping up every other...

Where to Find Outstanding Tacos Around D.C.

DC Eater 4/19 7:05A Tierney Plumb

Pineapple and mango-accented shrimp, huitlacoche (corn smut), and nopales (cactus) tacos at DC Corazon. | Rey Lopez/Eater DC Try tortillas topped with tilapia, carnitas, chicken tinga, and more Any...

Wizards Star Opens DC Cafe With Strawberry Pop-Tart Lattes and Sea Moss Lemonades

Washingtonian (Food) 4/18 10:48A Arya Hodjat

It was a rough season for the Washington Wizards, who finished with the NBA’s second-worst record as owner Ted Leonsis attempted (and failed) to move the team to Virginia. But Leonsis kept the team in DC, and now, their star player is opening up...

This New Women-Owned Spirit Shakes Up the Luxury Tequila Industry

DC Eater 4/18 8:20A Nicole Schaller

Made with 100-percent pure Blue Weber agave from Jalisco, Mexico, 1953 is aged for 15 months in American Oak barrels. | 1953 Tequila/Facebook Meet the three former D.C. politicos behind 1953 Tequila...

[Vid] A Sneak Peek Inside the New Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

Eats : K Street Magazine 4/18 4:45A Kate Michael

Sixty Vines -- the "winemaker's restaurant" -- is set to open their newest location in Foggy Bottom on May 15th. K Street magazine got an exclusive look inside the new location while in its final phase of construction. The post [Vid] A Sneak Peek...