A Flashy Formula 1 Bar Zooms Into D.C. Next Summer

DC Eater 9/29 8:31A Tierney Plumb

British import F1 Arcade makes a D.C. debut next summer. | F1 Arcade F1 Arcade brings the Union Market district sleek simulators, wagyu burgers, and ‘designated driver’ drinks  One of D.C.’s...

Take Our Restaurant Survey and You Could Win Dinner for Two

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 7:00A Washingtonian Staff

For the past 46 years, Washingtonian has taken the pulse of the local restaurant scene by asking you, the reader, to play food critic. We want to hear about who you think slings the best pizza or taco or Korean feast. Where you’ve had...

National Coffee Day: Deals and Drinks to Try Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 4:04A Brooke Spach

Several shops are offering deals and specials to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29. But if a plain ol’ cup of joe doesn’t suit you, check out a seasonal special from a local cafe. Get out there and get caffeinated! Swing s is offering...

These DC-Area Restaurants Will Offer Government Shutdown Specials

Washingtonian (Food) 9/29 3:08A Ike Allen

With a potential government shutdown looming, DC-area restaurants are already committing to discounts for the more than 440,000 government workers across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Restaurant industry professionals know a prolonged...

Where to Find D.C. Food and Drink Deals During a (Very Likely) Government Shutdown

DC Eater 9/28 10:29A Tierney Plumb

Unless Congress reaches a last-ditch deal by Saturday night, the government will come to a grinding halt. | Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Restaurants prepare for a looming shutdown with...

The Hottest New Restaurants to Try Around Baltimore

DC Eater 9/28 9:22A Tierney Plumb

Toki Underground showcases snazzy food models from Japan at its months-old Balitmore locale. | Josh Sisk Photography Charm City is chock-full of exciting new dining destinations Eater writers and...

No, You Can’t Really Dine All Night During DC’s “Dine All Night”

Washingtonian (Food) 9/28 8:32A Ike Allen

This weekend’s Art All Night, a citywide after-hours art festival, is also the culmination of the first-ever Dine All Night. But don’t get your hopes up about DC’s late night food offerings expanding. “Dine All Night” isn’t exactly what it sounds...

National Landing’s Splashy Outdoor Food Hall Will Open Next Week—Here’s What Else Is on the Way

Washingtonian (Food) 9/28 8:11A Ike Allen

Amazon’s new Arlington headquarters already has a growing roster of eateries under its belt—Peruvian Brothers, Good Company Doughnuts Cafe, and Toby’s Handmade Ice Cream, among others. On Friday, October 6, Water Park—the development’s most...

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Orders Club Soda, Takes Bathroom Selfie at a Hip D.C. Gay Bar

DC Eater 9/28 7:06A Tierney Plumb

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise visit to Little Gay Pub this week. | Thomas Cluderlay Logan Circle’s Little Gay Pub welcomed the former House Speaker on Tuesday, September 26 Speaker...

How a DC Chef Helped Develop McDonald’s New Mambo Sauce

Washingtonian (Food) 9/28 4:45A Jessica Sidman

Mumbo sauce has evolved a long way from the Chinese and chicken wing carryouts of DC to the shelves of Walmart. In recent years, fast food chains have looked to capitalize on the condiment, which has long been a staple of DC’s Black food culture....

McDonald’s Copycats D.C.’s Beloved Mumbo Sauce Next Month

DC Eater 9/27 11:41A Tierney Plumb

McDonald’s releases two new sauces next month. | McDonald’s James Beard-nominated chef Jerome Grant helped the fast-food giant create a take on the tangy, sweet condiment McDonald’s unleashes a...

Filipino Restaurant Hiraya Is Opening With Rainbow Lattes and All-Day Breakfast

Washingtonian (Food) 9/27 3:23A Jessica Sidman

Growing up in California, Paolo Dungca never saw Filipino food in an upscale setting. If anything, the restaurants he encountered when he moved from the Philippines to the US at age 13 were mom and pop shops serving ugly but delicious dishes,...

One of the Country’s Best Wine Shops Is Coming to Shaw

DC Eater 9/26 11:51A Tierney Plumb

The Urban Grape’s co-owners Hadley and TJ Douglas are trailblazers in the wine industry. | The Urban Grape/Facebook The Urban Grape will plant its first flag outside of Boston this winter The Urban...

Peter Chang Supersizes His Sole D.C. Menu, Maps Out Four New Area Openings

DC Eater 9/26 9:20A Tierney Plumb

Chang Chang’s newly expanded menu covers all sorts of categories. | Chang Chang The expansion-minded Chinese chef retools Dupont’s year-old Chang Chang this week Peter Chang , the acclaimed Sichuan...

The Salvadoran Pan con Pollo Is one of DC’s Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Washingtonian (Food) 9/26 4:56A Ike Allen

Pupusas are an undisputed staple in the DC area, now nearly as easy to find in Langley Park, Mount Pleasant, and Wheaton as pizza and burgers. But Salvadoran cuisine goes deeper than the pupusa: Sweet, starchy nuegados con chilate. Cream-filled...