An Oyster Bar Is Returning to Union Market

Washingtonian (Food) 10/21 6:33A Jessica Sidman

Cowbell Seafood & Oyster Bar. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Cowbell Seafood & Oyster . 1309 5th St., NE.  The central bar inside Union Market, once home to Rappahannock Oyster Bar, will become a different...

Millie’s Accuses Balos Owners of Ripping Them Off at Long Island Restaurant

Washingtonian (Food) 10/17 4:33A Jessica Sidman

The owners of Millie s in Spring Valley are accusing the New York operators behind DC Greek hotspot Balos and its sister bistro Bar Angie of copying their merch, logo, menu items, and dining room...

A Puerto Rican Hotspot Gets a New Home in Park View

Washingtonian (Food) 10/15 6:03A Ike Allen

Qui Qui has brand new digs in Park View. Photograph by Natasha Gomez. Qui Qui , 3227 Georgia Ave., NW For Puerto Rican culinary culture in DC, there’s nowhere quite like Qui Qui, the vibrant...

Michelin Adds 8 New Restaurants to Its DC Guide

Washingtonian (Food) 10/15 5:30A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson Michelin announced this morning that eight new restaurants will be added to its DC guide. For now, these spots are simply designated as recommended, but stars or Bib...

8 Essential Kitchen Tools DC Chefs Keep in Their Pockets

Washingtonian (Food) 10/14 11:00P Nevin Martell

Photo-Illustration by Jennifer Albarracin Moya. Refractometer Pastry chefs use refractometers to measure sugar density and to ensure the desired level of sweetness and texture in desserts such as...

Our Food Critic’s Favorite Fall Comfort Dishes

Washingtonian (Food) 10/12 11:00P Ann Limpert

Lucky Danger Crab Lo Mein location_on 709 D St., NW language Website Lo mein with buttery blue crab at Lucky Danger. Photograph by Rachel Paraoan. Lucky Danger—which began as a pandemic pop-up and has...

Tom Sietsema Is Stepping Down as Washington Post Food Critic

Washingtonian (Food) 10/7 2:49A Jessica Sidman

Photo by Jonathan Greenaway on Unsplash Tom Sietsema’s 25 year reign as food critic of the Washington Post is coming to an end. He announced today that this will be his last week on the job—while also...

A Social Club With a Barbershop, Boutique, and Restaurant From Erik Bruner-Yang Arrives in Union...

Washingtonian (Food) 9/30 7:59A Sam Nicholson

Photograph courtesy Manifest. A selection of (h)ours menu items. Photograph courtesy of Manifest. Manifest 002. 1242 Third St., NE. Manifest 001—the Adams Morgan barbershop/cafe/cocktail bar—has a...

This Ambitious New DC Restaurant Draws From Mexico, Bulgaria, and Beyond

Washingtonian (Food) 9/30 4:56A Jessica Sidman

A crudité plate with tempura-style vegetables mixed in will rotate with the seasons at Eunoia. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Eunoia . 320 Florida Ave., NE. Mexico City native Josa Maldonado has worked in...

A TikTok-Ready Pan-Asian Restaurant and Karaoke Bar Is Opening in Union Market

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 6:59A Jessica Sidman

Singing Tiger's Mango Inferno cocktail lit aflame. Photograph courtesy Singing Tiger. Singing Tiger at Hotel Nell. 411 New York Ave., NE. When the team behind Singing Tiger began conceptualizing the...

Take Our Restaurant Survey and You Could Win Dinner for Two

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 5:15A Washingtonian Staff

Last year, Washingtonian readers voted Pascual Best New Restaurant. Photograph by Deb Lindsey. For the past 48 years, Washingtonian  has taken the pulse of the local restaurant scene by asking you,...

Need a Last-Minute Wedding Venue? Book a Restaurant.

Washingtonian (Food) 9/28 11:00P Andrea Poe

This couple chose bright, sunset-inspired flowers to contrast with the black-and-white decor at Maketto for their New Year’s Eve affair. Photograph by Judson Rappaport. Romantic yet practical, hosting...

9 Decadent French Brunch Spots Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 9/26 8:43A Ann Limpert

The croque madame at Pastis. Photo courtesy of Pastis. Apéro 2622 P St., NW Sommelier Elli Benchimol’s Georgetown gem focuses on Champagne and caviar at night. Earlier on weekends, you ll find...

Moon Rabbit, Albi, and Dogon Named Among North America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Washingtonian (Food) 9/26 5:38A Ike Allen

The open kitchen at Albi. Photo by Scott Suchman For the first time, the organization behind the World s 50 Best Restaurants list has put out a North American edition, and three DC restaurants made...

Is the Political Cocktail Dead?

Washingtonian (Food) 9/25 4:42A Jessica Sidman

Union Pub was a packed house during a recent presidential debate. Photograph by Evy Mages Politically themed cocktails have become a staple of DC life . Over the years, drink specials have popped up...