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...

It Just Got A Little Harder To Find Foie Gras In DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/23 5:28A Lindsey Byman

Foie gras in the Harvey's Market case. Photograph courtesy Legal Impact for Chickens. Harvey’s Market is no longer selling foie gras after Animal Outlook sued the Union Market  butcher over allegedly...

A Japanese-Inspired Record Bar With Sushi Opens in Arlington

Washingtonian (Food) 7/23 2:49A Jessica Sidman

The bar at Oasis: The Listening Bar. Photograph by Momentumd Photography. Oasis: The Listening Bar . 2940 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington Vinyl bars are so in right now . The latest? Oasis: The Listening...

12 Dog-Friendly Brunch Spots Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/18 1:25A Helen Huiskes

Your dog can enjoy brunch with you on patios around the area. Photograph by “Bennilover” /Flickr. This post was updated in July 2025. Joy by Seven Reasons 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase  At this...

DMV Airport Restaurants and Bars to Try Before Your Next Flight

Washingtonian (Food) 7/16 5:27A Madeline Weinfield

Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites at Reagan. Photograph by Jason Dixson Photography. Airplane food is a famous punchline–and one reason to wine and dine in the airport before your flight. Here’s where to go,...

A Flower Shop With a Hidden Bar and Argentinian Restaurant Are Coming to Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 7/15 9:05A Jessica Sidman

Florería Atlántico's signature Negroni Balestrini. Photograph courtesy Florería Atlántico. Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico. 1066 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Florería Atlántico is at first glance a...

This DC-Area Dominican Restaurant Proves Plantains Are Versatile

Washingtonian (Food) 7/14 11:00P Ike Allen

Transportive Dominican dishes at Punta Cana. Punta Cana Tropical Grill location_on Silver Spring language Website Fried plantains are as much of a takeout staple in suburban Maryland as fries or...

5 Vinyls Bars Around DC Spinning Groovy Records

Washingtonian (Food) 7/14 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson. Washington’s latest bar trend? Vinyl vibes. A recent crop of music-centric spots draw inspiration from Japanese kissa—cafes known for their vintage records—while others...

Yala Greek Ice Cream Will Soon Bring Mediterranean Summer To Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 7/14 9:49A Lindsey Byman

Photograph courtesy Yala Greek Ice Cream Yala Greek Ice Cream . 3143 N St., NW. For Chrys Kefalas, the Greek isle of Rhodes tastes like tangy ice cream swirled with tart wild cherries. The vanilla and...

The Best Outdoor Spots to Sip on a Cocktail in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 7/14 4:09A Ann Limpert

Photograph by Kimberly Kong. Hit a Breezy Happy Hour Colada Shop location_on Multiple area locations language Website Photograph by Rey Lopez. There’s no shortage of discounted drinks and snacks (even...

5 New Brunch Spots to Check Out Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/11 7:22A Ann Limpert

Menorcan style Maryland lobster with eggs at Fish Shop. Photo courtesy of Fish Shop. Bar Angie 2300 N St., NW Brunch at Bar Angie. Photo courtesy of Bar Angie. The owners of scene-y Dupont Greek spot...

DC’s Newest Pho Counter Features Blow-Torched Bone Marrow and Fresh Noodles

Washingtonian (Food) 7/9 4:31A Jessica Sidman

PhoXotic's pho features a 24-hour simmered beef broth. Photograph by Cecey Karoki (Halisi Visions). PhoXotic . 103 Rhode Island Ave., NW.  Hai Le regularly ate pho growing up in Silver Spring, but it...