AvatarEaterAvatarAvatar4 hours agoThis New Women-Owned Spirit Shakes Up the Luxury Tequila IndustryEater - Nicole SchallerIn 2018, former Obama administration official Lindsey Davis Stover ran against human rights expert Alison Kiehl Friedman in the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional district. What started as a classic D.C. political introduction resulted in an unexpected twist. “There were so many …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarThe Hottest New Brunches to Try Around D.C.Eater - Tierney PlumbIt’s no secret that brunch is a treasured meal in D.C. If you’ve already exhausted the classic spots and best bottomless options, check out these new brunch menus that just dropped this spring. Comus Inn For a scenic getaway up at Maryland’s Sugarloaf Mountain, head to the newly reopened historical …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatar2 days agoNYC Institution Cafe Fiorello Is Expanding to D.C.Eater - Tierney PlumbCafe Fiorello’s first foray outside of Manhattan will reactivate a prime downtown D.C. corner that’s sat empty since 2018 (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). The NYC fixture, situated across the street from Lincoln Center since 1974, continues to lure theater-goers with its reliable Italian fare and a …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarNama Ko, Logan Circle’s ‘No-Rules’ Japanese Restaurant, Suddenly ShuttersEater - Tierney PlumbHere’s a running roundup of local restaurant closures due to ripple effects from the pandemic or other economic and city-wide stressors. Know of a D.C. restaurant that recently called it quits? Send the details to dc@eater.com. Tuesday, April 16 14TH STREET NW—Nama Ko, Boston-based celebrity chef …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarJan 16, 2019Where to Eat and Drink in Logan CircleEaterLogan Circle’s greatest strength may be its proximity to other neighborhoods. But even with Dupont Circle to the west, Shaw to the east, the U Street NW corridor up north, and downtown due south, the neighborhood boasts two main drags worth visiting on their own. On P Street NW, a host of bars and …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatar2 days agoD.C.’s Newest James Beard Nominee Wows With This Unique Japanese DishEater - Lenore AdkinsTo satisfy demand for her hit rice bowls, Perry’s Restaurant’s executive chef Masako Morishita bought two more donabes — traditional Japanese clay pots — to have three in rotation at the Adams Morgan stalwart she’s been leading since fall 2022. The 2024 James Beard Award finalist’s $68 special …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatar3 days agoOne of Philly’s Best Wine Bars Is Coming to D.C.Eater - Tierney PlumbThe nation’s reigning restaurateur is entering the D.C. market. The award-winning team behind Philadelphia’s a.kitchen and a.bar, one of the city’s hottest dual dining destinations, will plant roots in Foggy Bottom later this spring. All-day a.kitchen+bar will open at the base of the shiny new …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarNov 21, 2019Where to Find Dumplings of All Kinds in D.C.Eater - Vinciane Ngomsi and Aparna KrishnamoorthyIs there anything more comforting than a dumpling? Plenty of restaurants across the city offer little parcels of dough with warm fillings that represent Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Nepalese, Russian, and Afghan cuisines in pan-fried, steamed, soup-filled, and meat-stuffed varieties. D.C.’s dumpling …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarThe Wharf Welcomes Its First True Barbecue SpotEater - Lulu ChangThe Wharf finally has its barbecue fix, and its name is Kinfolk Southern Kitchen. The Southwest Waterfront’s latest dining destination, debuting today for daily dinner service starting at 4 p.m., comes from the minds behind the Wharf’s longstanding options for sushi (NaRa-Ya) and Mediterranean (La …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarBammy’s Makes a Big Comeback Under Top Trinidadian Chef Peter PrimeEater - Tierney PlumbA beloved island-hopping destination on the banks of the Anacostia River that suddenly closed last fall makes a surprise return this spring under new ownership. Bammy’s originally opened in 2020 under Maydan alums Chris Morgan and Gerald Addison, who wooed Caribbean chef Peter Prime to join the team …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarWhat the Elite Will Eat at Tonight’s White House State DinnerEater - Tierney PlumbThe President and First Lady are eating well this week. Tonight’s state dinner to honor Japan’s visiting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife will feature house-cured salmon, dry-aged Maryland beef, and a salted-caramel pistachio cake prepared by the White House’s chefs. After the lavish …
AvatarEaterAvatarAvatarWhere to Find Passover Meals Around D.C.Eater - Evan Caplan and Tierney PlumbD.C. restaurants get back into the holiday groove this spring with lots of family-style spreads, a la carte or prix fixe specials, and carryout options that honor Passover, the annual, week-long festival that celebrates the Jews’ freedom from slavery. Passover starts with a ceremonial dinner called …