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...

The Passenger Will Get a Complete Makeover Under New Owner

Washingtonian (Food) 7/3 6:53A Jessica Sidman

Shots at the Passenger. Photograph by Scott Suchman Tom Brown, the bartender s bartender behind the Passenger, has sold his Shaw bar, a pioneer in DC s modern cocktail scene and a longtime industry...

A Veggie-Forward NYC Standby Arrives in Arlington

Washingtonian (Food) 7/2 4:12A Ike Allen

Westville Clarendon - Interiors. (Joy Asico-Smith / Asico Photo) Hard as it might be to believe now, it was hard to find an affordable place to sit down and eat a veggie-forward meal in Manhattan in...

100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now

Washingtonian (Food) 6/30 11:00P Washingtonian Staff

Our Star Athlete Is the GOAT Photograph by Bruce Bennett/Staff/Getty Images. While many places can claim a talented athlete, how many can say they’ve got the Greatest of All Time repping their city? Capitals left wing  Alex Ovechkin  indubitably...

Where to Cool off With Frozen Brunch Cocktails Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/27 9:30A Sam Cabral

Piña colada. Photograph courtesy of Colada Shop. Want to do a little day-drinking but you re put off by the oppressive summer heat? Check out these brunch-friendly frozen bellinis, daiquiris,...

Ellie Bird in Falls Church Is Launching a Fried Chicken Takeout Shop

Washingtonian (Food) 6/25 2:45A Jessica Sidman

Side Chick's fried chicken feast. Photograph courtesy Nina Palazzolo. Side Chick . 125 Founder s Ave., Falls Church.  The team behind Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl first started perfecting its fried...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Navy Yard

Washingtonian (Food) 6/24 11:00P Kate Corliss

Relax at Yards Park and then grab a bite to eat nearby. Photograph by Evy Mages . Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. Southeast...