The Passenger Will Get a Complete Makeover Under New Owner

Washingtonian (Food) 7/3 6:53A Jessica Sidman

Shots at the Passenger. Photograph by Scott Suchman Tom Brown, the bartender s bartender behind the Passenger, has sold his Shaw bar, a pioneer in DC s modern cocktail scene and a longtime industry...

A Veggie-Forward NYC Standby Arrives in Arlington

Washingtonian (Food) 7/2 4:12A Ike Allen

Westville Clarendon - Interiors. (Joy Asico-Smith / Asico Photo) Hard as it might be to believe now, it was hard to find an affordable place to sit down and eat a veggie-forward meal in Manhattan in...

100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now

Washingtonian (Food) 6/30 11:00P Washingtonian Staff

Our Star Athlete Is the GOAT Photograph by Bruce Bennett/Staff/Getty Images. While many places can claim a talented athlete, how many can say they’ve got the Greatest of All Time repping their city? Capitals left wing  Alex Ovechkin  indubitably...

Where to Cool off With Frozen Brunch Cocktails Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/27 9:30A Sam Cabral

Piña colada. Photograph courtesy of Colada Shop. Want to do a little day-drinking but you re put off by the oppressive summer heat? Check out these brunch-friendly frozen bellinis, daiquiris,...

Ellie Bird in Falls Church Is Launching a Fried Chicken Takeout Shop

Washingtonian (Food) 6/25 2:45A Jessica Sidman

Side Chick's fried chicken feast. Photograph courtesy Nina Palazzolo. Side Chick . 125 Founder s Ave., Falls Church.  The team behind Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl first started perfecting its fried...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Navy Yard

Washingtonian (Food) 6/24 11:00P Kate Corliss

Relax at Yards Park and then grab a bite to eat nearby. 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. Southeast...

11 DC Area Rooftops Where You Can Eat, Drink, and Watch the Fireworks This July 4th

Washingtonian (Food) 6/24 6:28A Sam Cabral

Photograph courtesy of NPS. Looking to  avoid the crowds on the National Mall this Independence Day? Head to these restaurant and hotel rooftops for food, drinks, dancing, and fireworks. VUE Rooftop...

Where to Find Chilled Soups Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/24 6:13A Jessica Sidman

Chilled Tan Tan Men from Jinya Ramen Bar. Photograph courtesy Jinya Ramen Bar. Mul Naengmyeon This Korean classic consists of chewy buckwheat noodles, sliced brisket, cucumber, pickled vegetables, and...

52 Perfect Saturdays Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/23 11:00P Ike Allen

Photograph by Rebecca McCoy Photography. 1. Pour a Glass at a Vineyard Linden, Va. Photograph courtesy of Crimson Lane Vineyards. Virginia horse country is also known for its wine. Just over an hour’s...

24 Decadent Ice Cream Shops to Try This Summer Around the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 6/23 8:29A Ann Limpert

This post was updated from an earlier version in June 2025 Summer in Washington means mosquitoes and mugginess, but it also means an excuse for ice cream pretty much any time of day. And there are...

A New Turkish-Mediterranean Bar and Bistro Embraces Fusion on H Street

Washingtonian (Food) 6/23 3:46A Franziska Wild

Photo by Malti Chaudhari. Tiffany s Bar and Bistro.  709 H St., NE. Growing up in Istanbul, Mehmet Sukutli worked in his father’s restaurant—it’s where he grew to love flavors like urfa chili and...

Where to Grab the Best Bread in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 6/23 3:18A Carey Polis

Fresh pita bread at Yellow. Photograph by Rey Lopez. We’ve been on an intense, carb-heavy journey throughout the area to find the top bread loaves this region has to offer. Here are the best you can...

Jazz Brunch Is Back. Sip and Sway at These Spots Around DC.

Washingtonian (Food) 6/18 4:46A Nevin Martell

Dauphine’s brings a swinging New Orleans–style brunch to downtown DC. Photograph by An-Phuong Ly. The pandemic silenced jazz brunches, but now bands are striking up again. Here are four spots where...

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...