Baltimore’s 38 Essential Restaurants

DC Eater 12/23 4:26A Jess Mayhugh

The Urban Oyster’s gleaming backsplash at the bar resembles scallop shells. | Steve Vilnit Where to eat crab cakes, oxtail ragu, duck confit, sushi, and much more Welcome to the Eater 38, a regularly...

Wait, That’s Not a Pizza Hut?

Washingtonian (Food) 12/23 12:00A Jennifer Albarracin Moya

What do a taqueria, a Korean-Chinese restaurant, and a barbecue joint have in common? They all used to be Pizza Huts. The restaurant chain ditched its distinctive red-hut architecture in 2016, but you...

This Mexican Spot Brings Sinaloan Sushi to the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 12/18 12:00A Ike Allen

location_on 1341 University Blvd. E., Takoma Park language Website Japanese cooking techniques and recipes have circumnavigated the Pacific Rim for years. Seattle takes its ubiquitous teriyaki takeout...

Here’s How DC’s Best Restaurants Are Celebrating Christmas

Washingtonian (Food) 12/12 6:13A Ike Allen

The extravagant L'Ardente is serving an over-the-top feast of the seven fishes for Christmas. Photograph courtesy of L'Ardente. A&J 1319 Rockville Pike, Rockville; 4316 Markham St., Annandale These...

Crisfield Seafood, a Silver Spring Institution for Nearly 80 Years, Is Closing

Washingtonian (Food) 12/12 4:32A Ike Allen

Oysters on ice at Crisfield. Photograph by Scott Suchman . Its softshell crab sandwiches, Norfolk-style seafood, and baked stuffed shrimp are vestiges a bygone era of seafood dining. Its pale blue...

Hanukkah Food Specials Across the D.C. Area

DC Eater 12/11 3:40A Evan Caplan

Silver and Sons is offering barbecue-filled catering for the holiday, including traditional latkes. | Silver and Sons Find menorah shots for eight people to every sufganiyot filling imaginable....

Why Does Your Latte Cost So Much?

Washingtonian (Food) 12/10 12:00A Molly Szymanski

Photograph courtesy of Chris Vigilante. If, like us, you’re a fan of the occasional afternoon latte, you may have found yourself wondering why these beverage treats seem to cost so much. With tax and...

An Eater's Guide to Dining in D.C.

DC Eater 12/9 8:43A Eater Staff

Daniel Zalkus Unofficial, highly opinionated information about eating and drinking in the nation's capital Outsiders may think of D.C. as a city of stodgy politicos, but its food scene boasts a hotbed...

Are Cocktail Bars Leaving Craft Spirits Behind?

DC Eater 12/9 6:10A Punch

For some producers, the once-symbiotic relationship with bartenders is shifting. https://punchdrink.com/articles/craft-spirits-cocktail-bars/

Your Favorite Restaurants Around DC in 2024

Washingtonian (Food) 12/9 5:52A Ann Limpert

Best New Restaurant 1. Pascual location_on H Street corridor language Website Photograph by Deb Lindsey. Lutèce chefs Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss make even more magic at their plant-filled upscale...

Tacombi Brings Michelin-Starred Mexico City Tacos to the D.C. Area

DC Eater 12/9 5:49A Lulu Chang

A thin-sliced pork chop tops the Chuleta taco. | Tacombi El Califa de León’s meaty sensations show up on menus in Bethesda and Arlington for the next two weeks The tacos at Tacombi are getting a...

Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 12/9 5:05A Ann Limpert

Albi Lamb-Stuffed Grape Leaves location_on 1346 Fourth St., SE language Website Photograph by Rey Lopez. If you’re into lamb, Michael Rafidi’s Levantine hit in Navy Yard is the place to go. While the...

French Favorite Convivial Is Closing in Shaw

Washingtonian (Food) 12/9 4:29A Jessica Sidman

Photograph courtesy of Convivial. When veteran chef Cedric Maupillier opened his French restaurant Convivial in 2015, it was an instant hit. Just three months after it debuted, it landed at No. 4 on...

Where To See Gingerbread Houses Around the DC Area—Or Make Your Own

Washingtonian (Food) 12/5 7:35A Kate Corliss

Courtesy Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown. It s that time of year again: Gingerbread houses are popping up around the DC area, and they re ready to be marveled at by cookie devotees and...

Inside Elena James, Chevy Chase’s New All-Day Venture From Familiar D.C. Names

DC Eater 12/5 4:17A Emily Venezky

A green and white bar surrounded by light paneled wood is tucked away by the evening entrance. | Rey Lopez /Eater The team behind Nina May and Opal break into Maryland with a family-friendly spot...