More Restaurant Weeks to Look Forward to This Winter

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 4:21A Jane Godiner

A round of oysters at Hank’s Oyster Bar Photograph by Scott Suchman RAMW’s Metropolitan Restaurant Week came to an official close on February 2 (although some restaurants have extended their special...

It Costs $100K Just to Get In the Door at This Luxe Members-Only Restaurant

DC Eater 2/4 5:44A Tierney Plumb

The Founders Dining Room is only accessible to top-tier members. | Frank Francis/Ned’s Club Washington DC Founders Dining Room guests can look right into the White House from their seat An...

Where to Eat Around Tysons Corner

DC Eater 2/4 2:24A Missy Frederick

Kizuna Sushi in Tysons Corner, one of many Japanese options in the area. | Kizuna For mall shoppers, the business crowd, and more Tysons Corner is known primarily for three things: its massive pair of...

DC Restaurant Workers Allege Intimidation and Retaliation for Union Push

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 6:36A Jessica Sidman

Restaurant workers and their supporters held a "march for respect" in downtown DC last week. Photograph by Unite Here Local 25. Workers across five upscale DC restaurants—Le Diplomate, Pastis, and St....

A Ton of DC Area Restaurants Are Extending Winter Restaurant Week Specials

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 6:24A Jane Godiner

An array of brunch dishes at River Club. Photograph by Birch Thomas. Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week came to its official end on Sunday, February 2, but many restaurants are keeping...

DC Restaurants Close for “A Day Without Immigrants”

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 3:28A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by sorendls via iStock/Getty Images Plus. A number of DC restaurants will close today, February 3 for a Day Without Immigrants, a protest of Donald Trump s immigration crackdown that aims...

Best Places to Dine in NoMa and Around Union Market

DC Eater 1/29 8:37A Emily Venezky

Yellow’s Union Market district flagship serves pretty pastries, wood-fired pitas, and seasonal salads. | Scott Suchman The booming Northeast neighborhoods are jam-packed with excellent eating and...

A Famous NY Tavern Has Staying Power in DC

DC Eater 1/29 4:56A Missy Frederick

D.C.’s Minetta Tavern largely resembles the old-school original with slick red booths, caricatures, and hand-painted vignettes. | Corry Arnold The scene at 6:30 p.m. on a recent Friday night at the...

The Best Vinyl Bars in D.C.

DC Eater 1/28 7:32A Claudia Rosenbaum

Cana’s turntable up front flips into a real seating arrangement when DJs aren’t playing. | Hawkeye Johnson Where good drinks, tunes, and throwback vibes collide in one place Vinyl bars featuring...

19 Classic Restaurants to Visit During DC’s Winter Restaurant Week 2025

Washingtonian (Food) 1/27 8:22A Jane Godiner

Ímam Bayildi, stuffed eggplant, at Zaytinya. Photograph courtesy of Katherine Hurd. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington s Winter Restaurant Week—running from Monday, January 27 to Sunday,...

D.C.’s Best Bets for Chili, For Super Bowl Season and Beyond

DC Eater 1/27 7:38A Missy Frederick

A half-smoke from Ben’s Chili Bowl, one of D.C.’s classic restaurants, topped with chili. | Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. Where to get a warm bowl of deliciousness Cold weather means that a bowl of chili...

Life Alive Organic Café Opens in DC With an Eclectic Vegetarian Menu

Washingtonian (Food) 1/27 7:34A Jane Godiner

The "Soil & Sea" ramen bowl, a collaborative dish between Life Alive Organic Café and Oyster Oyster chef Rob Rubba. Photograph by Scott Suchman Life Alive Organic Café. 2301 M St., NW. Vegetarian...

Where to Find Lunar New Year Food and Drink Specials and Parties Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 1/27 7:34A Lydia Wei

Whole branzino, available at Chang Chang and NiHao. Photograph by Stacey Windsor. Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, and restaurants around DC are to celebrating the Year of the Snake by...

Noodle Hitmaker Yunnan by Potomac Unveils New Home

DC Eater 1/27 5:54A Tierney Plumb

Yunnan by Potomac reopens in bigger Virginia digs this week. | Yunnan by Potomac Plus, Acqua al 2 makes a big D.C. comeback — and more intel Yunnan by Potomac , Alexandria’s star spot for regional...

A Huge Japanese Market Just Opened in Tysons

Washingtonian (Food) 1/27 3:13A Jessica Sidman

An aisle full of instant ramen at Marufuji Japanese market. Photograph by Jessica Sidman. Marufuji . 8520 Leesburg Pike, Vienna A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you...