Where to Get Labor Day Brunch Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 8/29 8:54A Ann Limpert

I Egg You's smoked salmon griddled sandwich. Photograph by Leading DC All brunches are on Monday, September 1. A&J Restaurant 1319 Rockville Pike #C, Rockville; 4316 Markham St., Unit B, Annandale A&J...

16 Unexpectedly Great Gluten-Free Dining Options Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 8/26 11:00P Jennifer Albarracin Moya

Photograph by Scott Suchman . Gluten intolerance and celiac disease rates are on the rise. Luckily, many area restaurants have not only kept pace with the demand for gluten-free food, they’ve excelled...

Many DC Restaurant Workers Fear Going to Work Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Washingtonian (Food) 8/26 6:59A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Evy Mages During a recent weekend, immigration agents detained four family members, all employed at the same DC restaurant, as they left their apartment building, says a chef who worked...

A Hit Taiwanese Ghost Kitchen Finds a Permanent Home in Rockville

Washingtonian (Food) 8/25 4:28A Ike Allen

Bao Bei serves chef Kevin Hsieh's Taiwanese comfort foods. Photograph courtesy of Bao Bei. Bao Bei , 12015 Rockville Pike, Rockville Taiwanese Marylanders—or any regular explorers of the Rockville...

Busboys and Poets Owner Andy Shallal On Mixing Politics and Business

Washingtonian (Food) 8/24 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Magdalena Papaioannou. In his new memoir,  A Seat at the Table ,  Shallal writes about rising in the restaurant industry, struggling with his Iraqi-immigrant identity, confronting...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in National Landing

Washingtonian (Food) 8/17 11:00P Kate Corliss

Photograph by Sam Kittner/ JBG Smith. Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. The arrival of Amazon’s Northern Virginia headquarters...

14 Hot New Dining Spots to Check Out During DC Summer Restaurant Week

Washingtonian (Food) 8/14 6:31A Ann Limpert

Coal-roasted oysters at Cordelia Fish Bar. Photo courtesy of Eleven Eleven PR. Summer Restaurant Week —the big one, put on by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington—runs from Monday, August 18...

At a Coffee Rave, Your Latte Comes With a Side of EDM

Washingtonian (Food) 8/8 10:03A Lindsey Byman

Dominick Ryan and Ua Hayes DJing at Good Company Doughnuts and Coffee. Photograph courtesy Saygin Gecener You walk into your favorite cafe for a Saturday morning latte, but a DJ blocks the counter and...

How a DC TikTok Star Surpassed 1,000 Michelin Meals

Washingtonian (Food) 8/8 5:01A Jessica Sidman

Joel Haas of High Speed Dining celebrates his 1,000th Michelin meal with the team at the Inn at Little Washington. Photograph courtesy Joel Haas. Joel Haas has dined at fine-dining Italian restaurant...

The Ultimate Guide to Burgers in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Photograph courtesy of Lucky Buns. 30 Best Burgers to Bite Into in the DC Area How to Make A Great Burger According to Experts 6 Unexpected Spins on the Cheeseburger in the DC Area The post The...

30 Best Burgers to Bite Into in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:59P Ann Limpert

The Proper Burger at Duke's Grocery, with bacon and egg for good measure. Photograph by Scott Suchman ; Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky. We traveled hundreds of miles—searching everywhere from gas...

How to Make A Great Burger According to the Experts

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:58P Jane Godiner

Photograph by Chiociolla/Getty Images. What’s your take on buns? “The potato bun is the winner. Brioche, as fancy as it sounds, does not structurally hold up at all. It’s made of nothing but eggs and...

6 Unexpected Spins on the Cheeseburger in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/6 10:57P Nevin Martell

Smash burger burrito at Hi-Fi Taco. Photograph by John Rorapaugh/Leading DC. Taco Taco Bamba location_on Multiple locations language Website Photograph by Greg Powers. The Small Biggie Burger taco at...

Modern Filipino Restaurant Kayu Makes a Comeback in Dupont Circle

Washingtonian (Food) 8/5 3:59A Jessica Sidman

Chef Paolo Dungca's savory cassava cake topped with crab fat, jamón Ibérico, and trout roe. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Kayu . 1633 17th St., NW.  Chef Paolo Dungca s modern Filipino restaurant, Kayu,...

Immigrant Chefs Starred at the 2025 RAMMY Awards

Washingtonian (Food) 8/4 3:25A Jessica Sidman

Restaurateur of the Year, Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao, with Shawn Townsend, president of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Photograph by Daniel Swartz. In a year marked by ICE raids...