Busboys and Poets Owner Andy Shallal On Mixing Politics and Business

Washingtonian (Food) 8/24 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Magdalena Papaioannou. In his new memoir,  A Seat at the Table ,  Shallal writes about rising in the restaurant industry, struggling with his Iraqi-immigrant identity, confronting...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in National Landing

Washingtonian (Food) 8/17 11:00P Kate Corliss

Photograph by Sam Kittner/ JBG Smith. Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. The arrival of Amazon’s Northern Virginia headquarters...

14 Hot New Dining Spots to Check Out During DC Summer Restaurant Week

Washingtonian (Food) 8/14 6:31A Ann Limpert

Coal-roasted oysters at Cordelia Fish Bar. Photo courtesy of Eleven Eleven PR. Summer Restaurant Week —the big one, put on by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington—runs from Monday, August 18...

At a Coffee Rave, Your Latte Comes With a Side of EDM

Washingtonian (Food) 8/8 10:03A Lindsey Byman

Dominick Ryan and Ua Hayes DJing at Good Company Doughnuts and Coffee. Photograph courtesy Saygin Gecener You walk into your favorite cafe for a Saturday morning latte, but a DJ blocks the counter and...

How a DC TikTok Star Surpassed 1,000 Michelin Meals

Washingtonian (Food) 8/8 5:01A Jessica Sidman

Joel Haas of High Speed Dining celebrates his 1,000th Michelin meal with the team at the Inn at Little Washington. Photograph courtesy Joel Haas. Joel Haas has dined at fine-dining Italian restaurant...

The Ultimate Guide to Burgers in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Photograph courtesy of Lucky Buns. 30 Best Burgers to Bite Into in the DC Area How to Make A Great Burger According to Experts 6 Unexpected Spins on the Cheeseburger in the DC Area The post The...

30 Best Burgers to Bite Into in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:59P Ann Limpert

The Proper Burger at Duke's Grocery, with bacon and egg for good measure. Photograph by Scott Suchman ; Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky. We traveled hundreds of miles—searching everywhere from gas...

How to Make A Great Burger According to the Experts

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:58P Jane Godiner

Photograph by Chiociolla/Getty Images. What’s your take on buns? “The potato bun is the winner. Brioche, as fancy as it sounds, does not structurally hold up at all. It’s made of nothing but eggs and...

6 Unexpected Spins on the Cheeseburger in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:57P Nevin Martell

Smash burger burrito at Hi-Fi Taco. Photograph by John Rorapaugh/Leading DC. Taco Taco Bamba location_on Multiple locations language Website Photograph by Greg Powers. The Small Biggie Burger taco at...

Modern Filipino Restaurant Kayu Makes a Comeback in Dupont Circle

Washingtonian (Food) 8/5 3:59A Jessica Sidman

Chef Paolo Dungca's savory cassava cake topped with crab fat, jamón Ibérico, and trout roe. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Kayu . 1633 17th St., NW.  Chef Paolo Dungca s modern Filipino restaurant, Kayu,...

Immigrant Chefs Starred at the 2025 RAMMY Awards

Washingtonian (Food) 8/4 3:25A Jessica Sidman

Restaurateur of the Year, Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao, with Shawn Townsend, president of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Photograph by Daniel Swartz. In a year marked by ICE raids...

5 Matcha Spots to Check Out Around the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 6:48A Jessica Sidman

Ice-shaken matcha is one of Two Nine's most popular drinks. Photograph by Farrah Skeiky. Two Nine Cafe 1218 31st St., NW This takeout-only cafe in Georgetown specializes in chirashi bowls and other...

What Happens With Restaurant Service Fees Now?

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 4:17A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Jeff Elkins The DC Council voted this week to overhaul Initiative 82, slowing down increases in the tipped minimum wage and ultimately capping it at 75 percent of the full minimum wage....

A Glitzy Tribute to the French Riviera Lands on K Street

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:30A Ike Allen

Barbouzard has several VIP tables and a private room. Photograph by Scott Suchman When chef Cedric Maupillier shuttered his celebrated Shaw French restaurant Convivial last year, he thought he might...

11 Places to Satisfy a Pancake Craving Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:18A Ann Limpert

Blueberry-topped pancakes at Osteria Morini. Photo by Nina Palazzolo. Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Ave., NW Fluffy, lemony pancakes have long been a staple at this dining room in the lobby of Capitol...