Washington D.C. Vienna’s New Sustainable Wine Bar Blends Venezuelan and European FlavorsEater - Gabe HiattFusion is a far too abrasive term for Michael Biddick. When the IT entrepreneur, sommelier, and barista set out to open a sustainable restaurant in Northern Virginia, he wanted it to be a hub for all the
Washington D.C. Shaw’s New Fried Chicken Place Is Already Expanding to Navy YardEater - Tierney PlumbIn the few months since Roy Boys opened in Shaw, crowds flocking to the Atlantic Plumbing building have confirmed that D.C. has a taste for late-night fried chicken and all-day bloody marys. Now the nascent
Himitsu’s Hot Chicken Pop-Up Will Raise Money for Abortion SupportEater - Tierney PlumbPop-ups seem to be everywhere in D.C. Here, Eater will highlight some of the best pop-up options coming to town over the next month or so, and periodically update this guide when old ones disappear and
Washington D.C. The Watergate’s Revamped Rooftop Sells Popsicle-Spiked ‘Poptails’Eater - Tierney PlumbSébastien Giannini, the Frenchman who stepped in as executive chef of the historic Watergate Hotel at the start of the year, has made good on his promise to overhaul the menu at the rooftop bar overlooking
Washington D.C. A New 12,000-Square-Foot Brewery Opens in PG County This WeekendEater - Tierney PlumbHuge block letters on the wall set the tone at Maryland’s second Denizens Brewing Co., which is scheduled to open this weekend inside the growing Riverdale Park Station development between Hyattsville
Washington D.C. Erik Bruner-Yang Is Opening a New Cafe in a Navy Yard Apartment ComplexEater - Gabe HiattOne of the leaders of D.C.’s thriving Southeast Asian food scene expects to open a new all-day cafe in Southeast by the end of the summer. Erik Bruner-Yang — the Toki Underground founder who brought the
Washington D.C. Lawsuit Claims Momo Yakitori Chef Never Paid Alleged PartnerEater - Gabe HiattIn a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court earlier this month, a woman thought to be one of the founding partners of a well-regarded Japanese restaurant in the Woodridge neighborhood of D.C. is claiming
Three Restaurants to Try This WeekendEater - Eater StaffNeed dining inspiration for this coming weekend? Don’t fret — Eater’s here to help. Each week, the site’s editors select a new group of restaurants worth visiting throughout the weekend. These picks range
Washington D.C. Inside Hanumanh, Shaw’s New Lao Bar From the Thip Khao TeamEater - Gabe HiattHanumanh finally opened for dinner in Shaw last night, opening the door for mother-and-son chefs Seng Luangrath and Bobby Pradachith to proudly plant a Lao flag in one of the city’s strongest dining neighborhoods.
Washington D.C. The 10 Hottest Bars in D.C., May 2019Eater - Tierney PlumbMore often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I drink right now? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering essential restaurants across the
Taco Bell Colombian Ambassador Admits He’s ‘A Freak for Taco Bell’Eater - Gabe HiattGiven the stately nature of the foreign ambassadors’ housing and the sleek cars with special plates they drive, it’s easy to imagine that D.C.’s diplomats dine only in the city’s most exclusive white restaurants.
Washington D.C. An Australian Coffee Chain Headlines 14th Street’s Next High-Profile DevelopmentEater - Tierney PlumbAussie coffee chain Bluestone Lane announced plans this week to open its sixth area location this summer in the heart of Logan Circle, just a year and a half since breaking into the D.C. market. The global
Washington D.C. Super-Refined Komi Is Turning Into a Vegetarian Gyro Place for a MonthEater - Gabe HiattThe elegant yet surprising toasts, pastas, and roasts from Komi chef-owner Johnny Monis have granted the Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant almost mythical status among D.C. diners. For nearly entire
Washington D.C. A Wildly Popular Brooklyn Food Market Will Take Over Navy Yard This SummerEater - Gabe HiattA pop-up outdoor food market that has drawn hordes of hungry people to packed events in New York and Los Angeles is expanding to D.C. next month. Starting Saturday, June 15, Smorgasburg will set up a tent
Washington D.C. Dupont’s Public Bar Makes a Surprise Comeback As a Live Music VenueEater - Tierney PlumbAfter nearly four months of being dark, Public Bar re-opens today with renovations that transform pieces of the Dupont Circle sports bar into a live music venue and a lounge for bottle service. Now christened
Washington D.C. Supreme Core Cider Will Soon Quadruple Its Original Production CapacityEater - Tierney PlumbSupreme Core Cider’s 5,000-square-foot production facility and taproom turned 1 this week, and the ambitious local producer has solid proof that fermented apple juice is hotter than ever. One year after
Washington D.C. A Government-Backed Craft Cidery Will Open in Alexandria This SummerEater - Gabe HiattThe governor’s office of Virginia is providing seed money for a new craft cider company’s production facility and tasting room in a renovated Alexandria warehouse. Lost Boy Cider is expected to open in
Washington D.C. Where to Grab a Burrito in D.C.Eater - Gabe HiattWashington’s Mexican food scene is booming, full of new places that make tortillas from house-ground heirloom corn from Mexico while paying homage to traditional regional flavors. But for the most part,
Washington D.C. Former Palena, Mirabelle Chef Frank Ruta Returns to the D.C. Dining SceneEater - Tierney PlumbFrank Ruta, the decorated former White House chef who won a James Beard award at Palena and opened Mirabelle to rave reviews in 2017, is returning to work in D.C. Prolific restaurateur Ashok Bajaj has
Washington D.C. Sold-Out Savor Beer Festival Sparks Other Drinking PartiesEater - Eater StaffWelcome to Eater DC’s events roundup, a weekly curated listing of dining and drinking festivals, classes, dinners, and more. Updated regularly, this is a one-stop-shop for all the happenings in the D.C.
Washington D.C. CityCenter’s Swanky New Hotel Opens a Rooftop Bar Next WeekEater - Gabe HiattThe Conrad, the newly minted crown jewel of Hilton’s D.C. properties, is primed to open a rooftop bar in CityCenterDC that will attract the type of people who can afford to shop in the posh Penn Quarter
A Two-Story Pasta House Replaces Short-Lived Barrafina in DupontEater - Eater StaffIn this week’s restaurant news, a super seasonal restaurant arrives in Ballston, H Street’s Bullfrog Bagels adds a next-door bar, an Italian-Indian spot lands near Union Station, Don Ciccio starts pouring
Washington D.C. Where to Eat Near the National Mall in D.C.Eater - Missy FrederickTourists and locals alike flock to the National Mall every year to take in the cherry blossom blooms in the spring, visit the monuments, explore Smithsonian museums, or admire art at the Sculpture Garden.
Washington D.C. 7 Dishy Details About D.C.’s Dining IlluminatiEater - Gabe HiattWashingtonian magazine published an extensive feature online yesterday in which food editor Jessica Sidman pulls back the curtain on the lengths swanky D.C. restaurants take to make the city’s upper crust
Washington D.C. ‘Top Chef’ Star Eric Adjepong Designs Jollof Rice for Delivery in Four CitiesEater - Gabe HiattAt a time when demand for Eric Adjepong’s cooking has never been higher, it’s been nearly impossible for the average person to taste it. That has changed — at least for a few weeks — because the Top Chef
Washington D.C. Quarry House Owners Open a Rooftop Burger Bar in PetworthEater - Gabe HiattD.C.’s latest ode to fast food burgers arrives at a price point that doesn’t veer too far from the takeout window. Lucy’s opened last Friday in Petworth, adding an option for $6.99 quarter-pound cheeseburgers
Washington D.C. Estuary Introduces Brunch With More Modern Twists on ClassicsEater - Gabe HiattBryan and Michael Voltaggio want every dish at Estuary, their recently opened joint venture inside the Conrad hotel in CityCenterDC, to sound familiar before it hits the table, then deliver something have
Washington D.C. Tim Carman Discovers Royal Chinese Tasting Menus in an Alexandria Strip MallEater - Gabe HiattAs the Washington Post’s more democratic food critic, Tim Carman is used to extolling the virtues of hidden gems in the suburbs. But in a review published by the newspaper’s magazine this week, Carman
Washington D.C. Lucky Buns Owner Plans to Open a Thai Papaya Salad Shop In NoMaEater - Gabe HiattAlex McCoy, the Duke’s Grocery alum who sells internationally flavored burgers at Lucky Buns, will soon have a shop dedicated to the Thai food he’s showcased at various pop-ups through the years. Washington
