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If you’ve already been lucky enough to experience the greatness that is the sandwich mastery from the Columbia Room’s Paul Taylor and his Get a Hero Be a Hero pop-up, then you know how good his heroes already are. And, if you haven’t been living under a rock, you know […]
At Modena, the new Ashok Bajaj concept located in the former Bibiana space, diners enjoy a seasonal menu driven by locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef John Melfi helms the kitchen, churning out Italian classics such as burrata and tagliatelle bolognese, along with modern ones, including a duck breast smoked in […]
After successfully opening two locations, one in Leesburg and one in Middleburg, the oyster geniuses behind King Street Oyster Bar (named after King Street in Leesburg, not Alexandria) have ventured into the District for their third outpost. We were lucky enough to sample the goods on their first week open […]
Nina May opened in the fall of 2019 to immediate praise. Located in the old Bird space in Shaw, the fresh concept of a communal neighborhood eatery has been brought to life by Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic. Every element is designed to make you feel good […]
We are sad to report that after a great run, beloved Shaw / Logan foodie, industry, and neighborhood paradise, The Commodore, will close its doors on November 30, 2019. Famous for their massive portions of solid comfort food like fried chicken, mac and cheese and greens plates, or their epic […]
When you think of Laotian food, what comes to mind? Sticky rice, marinated meats and fish, epic tender pork, and soups and stews that taste like they took a century to make. Good, because that is exactly what you’ll get a Laos in Town. The space is awesome – huge […]
Tucked beyond an awning on F St NW, between the Gallery Place and Metro Center stops, Olivia boasts a bright haven of Mediterranean food and natural light. The previous home to Nopa has kept the loved dinner rolls but upped the vegetable forward dishes to provide diners with a light […]
It’s Oyster Season, Baby! ‘Tis the season for oysters in the District! Hurry in to Legal Sea Foods for their shell-shocking oyster festival that runs until October 9! You can feast on these bivalves in their raw form with oysters from coast to coast; baked in varieties like oyster scampi […]
Thompson Italian, a welcome addition to Falls Church, fully delivers on promises of fresh pasta and seasonal dishes in a casual, family friendly environment. The restaurant, first open for service in August, is run by husband/wife duo Gabe & Katherine Thompson (chef and pastry chef), whose impressive resumés include (among […]
You know that feeling, when you wake up craving those marinated meats, cooked right in front of you, matched with a dozen spicy, salty, fermented side dishes, and paired with an ice cold Korean beer or home made soju. But then you, a resident of Washington, DC, realize that in […]
Rum is a long-celebrated liquor that has shaped not only the cocktail world but also influenced colonialism, slavery, and economics. With tomorrow being National Rum Day (and a Friday), celebrate the last few weeks of summer with fellow rum enthusiasts with the one spirit that invokes salty ocean breezes, and […]
What do we all hate about the over-hyped “bottomless brunch?” Slow service, weak drinks, weaker refills, and food that is just “meh” while the screaming Beckys and Chads recount their tales from the night before. It has literally become the worst thing in DC. Well, we can’t promise Becky and […]