Tube Meat Week: Nate Anda of Red Apron
Nate Anda, who has specialized in pushing the envelope of the everyday protein, is currently readying to take the next leap: into the brick-and-mortar business. Red Apron's 709 D Street NW storefront should open in a few months, and it'll be, well, everything a meat-lover could possibly want.
Hot Diggity Dog! It's Tube Meat Week
First there was Meat Week. Then Meat-Free Week. And now it's time for DCist's own Tube Meat Week! Prepare yourself for a week of delicious tube meats and devilish double entendres.
The Weekly Feed: Eat Your Feelings Edition
I argue that the cards and flowers are just a distraction from the Valentine's Day's real mastermind: the candy industry. If you're going to indulge, you might as well make it worth your while with Nutella crepes.
Good Stuff Eatery and Coco Sala Make Sweet, Sweet Chocolate
Good Stuff Eatery and Co Co. Sala introduce milkshake-inspired chocolates just in time for Valentine's Day.
The Weekly Feed: Dippity Do Edition
Even if you're not a sports fan, the Super Bowl is a great time to overindulge in snack foods, and in particular lots of dip.
New Kid in Town: D.C. Grey Market
Maya Robinson started D.C. Grey Market because she saw a gap in the prospects for small food businesses owned by non-specific populations. “The D.C. Grey Market is an opportunity for people with a small business or just an idea to reach customers without having to compete in the very competitive farmers market and grocery store scene,” Robinson said. “The market gives everyone a chance.”
The Weekly Feed: Vote for Pedro Edition
You can’t help but smile when you see some version of tater tots on a menu.
Busboys: Annoying, But a Good Place to Work, Study Says
It might be the preferred hangover brunch destination for hordes of Capitol Hill interns and teeming with doe-eyed aspirational politics, but Busboys & Poets is a decent place to collect a paycheck, according to a new report by a restaurant industry group.
Society Fair Opens Today
The people behind some of Old Town's premier eateries including Restaurant Eve, The Majestic and PX Speakeasy are making many of their ingredients available to customers at Society Fair.
Hearty Beginnings for Sausage Startup 13th St. Meats
Local sausage maker 13th St. Meats is all over D.C. these days. This meat-producing newcomer has become the favorite cylindrical meat provider of several neighborhood watering holes and two of the city's popular music venues' kitchens.
More Freedom For Food Trucks Under New Rules
It looks like it might be smoother sailing for food trucks in the District under a new set of rules published today that would regulate where, when and how they can operate throughout the city.
People's Noodle Bar Pop-Up Levels Up
Starting tonight, the ramen bar, surreptitiously intermixed within the walls and operations of Señor Chicken, will expand its service from one night to Monday through Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
The District's Pizza Revolution Marches On
North Carolina based chain, Fuel Pizza & Wings will open a DC restaurant at 16th and K Street on Jan. 18 at noon. The first 50 customers get free food for a year, late-comers can try free menu tastings throughout the day. There will be a soft opening for limited hours on Monday and Tuesday with at 15 percent discount on the entire menu.
Afternoon Snack: Pickle Edition
Afternoon Snack: Pickle Edition, featuring Gordy's Pickle Jar, SpicyCandyDC, DCAC Arts Decathlon and NPR on the income gap.
Taylor Gourmet to Start Serving Breakfast Hoagies
Taylor Gourmet will launch a new breakfast menu at their 14th Street location beginning February 4.
Pizzaiolo Edan MacQuaid to Open Restaurant on 14th Street
Pizzaiolo Edan MacQuaid, whose impressive resume includes 2 Amys, Red Rocks, Pizzeria Orso and Local 16, is set to open a pizza place at 1832 14th Street NW in partnership with one of the owners of Local 16, Aman Ayoubi.
Saturday Night Sips and Sunday Night Suppers Wrap Up Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week starts tomorrow and many District residents will likely be spending $20 and $30 dollars on special lunch and dinner menus at all over the city. But readers take note, you may want to save room in your stomach and your pocketbook for Saturday Night Sips and Sunday Night Suppers.
First Look: District Kitchen
This week District Kitchen opened in Woodley Park. The much-anticipated eatery from Mendocino Grille’s Drew Trautmann and Jawad Saadaoui of Redwood, serves kicked-up American fare at the remodeled Connecticut Avenue space.
The Weekly Feed: Whodat Yat Edition
Everyone has a go-to bar drink. It's reserved for the time when maybe you've had a long day and you just want something old and familiar without all the complications.
Rustico Starts 2012 with Beer Academy
Rustico starts starts a monthly school to learn about the world of beer with beer director Greg Engert.
The Weekly Feed: Hop To It Edition
Many folks like to welcome the New Year (whether Julian or Lunar) by eating foods they consider lucky. I'll also be celebrating with something close home: Hoppin’ John or black-eyed peas.
DCist's Favorite Dishes of 2011
A look back at a busy year in the D.C. food scene, along with some of the staff's favorite dishes they ate in 2011.
DGS Delicatessen to Open in Dupont Circle
Chef Barry Koslow (formerly of Tallula and Mendocino Grille) is partnering with David and Nick Wiseman to open DGS Delicatessen (District Grocery Stores) at 1317 Connecticut Avenue with a target of Summer 2012.
The Federalist: Where You Can Party Like It's 1799
D.C. is getting another themed eatery -- the recently opened The Federalist is aiming to draw inspiration from the past, creating food that has the spirit of the Enlightenment.
The Weekly Feed: Stay Puft Edition
Looking for an inexpensive and easy homemade gift? Astonish your friends by making strawberry marshmallows.

