In the world of nigiri sushi, fish is king, but that doesn't mean there aren't other delicious options—like fried tofu. more ›

U.K. conveyor belt sushi chain YO!Sushi announced that their first D.C. location will open in Union Station across from Chipotle in early 2012. more ›

>> Starting in January, the so-called Humpback Bridge on the George Washington Parkway will be revamped to be hump free and more pedestrian friendly. [WTOP] >> Mayor Fenty's administration tripled the number of employees making $175,000 or more from this time last year. Five of those employees, including the mayor himself, make over $200,000. [Examiner] >> Last night's fatal shooting of a man in the Barnaby Terrace neighborhood brings D.C.'s 2007 homicide total for... more ›

It’s hard to say if Tapatini’s owner Jordan Cappolla should be commended for bringing sleek style and superior sushi to a neighborhood where it was previously impossible to get a decent raw fish fix, or if he should get 80 lashes with a wet noodle for everything else on the menu at Jordan’s 8. more ›

Good morning, Washington. For those of you who were inconvenienced by yesterday afternoon's Red line mishap, we're sure you'll be glad to hear that the suspect who Montgomery County police chased into the tunnel got away. The whole incident started just after 2 p.m. when officers, acting on a suspicious-person call, spotted Michael J. Brown, a man known by area police and who is wanted in Baltimore for several charges of theft. After a chase... more ›

Well Washington, it's been a fun week, but this Friday the 13th leaves us a little jittery. To combat any bad mojo, we decided to start the day on a bright note are share a snapshot of DCist headquarters, or at least a reasonable facsimile therein. Reader Lara Marks-Finder sent us this yummy scene in response to the Post's Peep diorama contest. She also accurately depicts the inner workings of D.C.'s other top-notch blogs.... more ›

There are a lot of rules when you visit Soho Tea and Coffee in Dupont. Customers must spend at least $5 to use the wireless Internet. No credit cards are taken. Non-customers are charged $3 to use the unisex bathroom, adorned with a helpful reminder than only one person is permitted in the single stall at a time. Two months ago, another rule went into effect: no cell phones at the front counter. Owner Helene... more ›

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This post is by DCist Food contributor Mike Roscoe more ›

Another Feb. 14, another snowstorm in Washington. If you’d prefer to stay in for Valentine’s Day, you are not alone, especially in this weather. more ›

Finally. After years of delays, the Old Dominion Brewhouse in the new convention center will be opening this Saturday. The convention center folks announced the opening in a press release, and mentioned food but not beer, which worried us a little -- however, a quick call confirmed that they do indeed have a liquor license, avoiding similar trouble at nearby BeBar and Vegetate. We walked by the place the other day and it looked completely... more ›

It's getting down to the wire. The city's Democratic primary will occur next Tuesday, at which point the identity of the city's next mayor will almost certainly be decided (there's always time for post-primary scandal, we suppose — or maybe just hope). Today's Post tackles the race with an all-out blitz. If you've somehow missed out on the flyers, handshakes and speeches that have blanketed the city these past few months, you may want to... more ›

Fish and Chips and Drinks and Fried Mars Bars After months of waiting, it appears that Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper (from the makers of Restaurant Eve) is almost ready to fling its doors open wide to welcome the unfed masses clamoring for fried fish, fried potatoes, and malt vinegar. Originally slated to open on Monday but now scheduled to open within the next two weeks, the place will also feature a bar called “PX” fashioned... more ›

Wasabi Wa-opens I have been searching for a good cafeteria-style Japanese place for a while. Since I'd be happy to go to Kotobuki every single day for lunch if it weren't in Outer Mongolia, the opening of Wasabi gives me great joy. Conveniently located at 17th and I Streets, NW, for you downtowners, it's a welcome addition to a scene dominated by places like the Park Place Gourmet. While my lunchtime map is roughly bordered... more ›

Under the guidance of Buck’s Fishing and Camping GM James Alefantis, Adam Hasler, Javier Rivas, and Ryan Wisnor have taken over the coffeehouse on the ground floor of Politics and Prose since the store and Sirius Coffee parted ways. The trio -- also known as Coup d’Etat Coffee Company -- set up shop in March and renamed it Modern Times. more ›

Good morning, Washington. And the rain, it continues, though today looks as if it will be better than yesterday. As Maryland State Highway Administration spokesman David Buck was quoted as saying in an AP article on cnn.com, "It's going to be a challenging week." Challenging indeed -- time to order some rain boots. WaPo tells us all about the rain, and though WJLA says crews are still pumping water out of Constitution Avenue, the traffic... more ›

Amid alcohol, music, rain, and a little glam rock style, the 2006 Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington awards -- a/k/a the RAMMYs -- were handed out last night at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Woodley Park. Fabio Trabocchi's Maestro took home the Best Picture equivalent by winning the award for top Fine Dining Restaurant in the D.C. area, while tapas king Jose Andres earned Chef of the Year honors. Among the other victors were... more ›

This week over on Don Rockwell, Sushi-Ko’s master chef, Koji Terano, has been taking questions from foodies about one of our favorite food genres: sushi. Although we enjoy reading "TomChats" and "chogs" with Todd Kliman, we also enjoy the rare opportunity to talk with chefs firsthand. Koji pulls back the nori, as it were, and dishes about buying fish, ordering sushi, and embracing Japanese chopstick customs, among other things. On fish quality Koji confirmed... more ›

Fishbowl D.C. draws our attention today to MediaWeek's annual look at the local media outlets, which came out on Monday. There are plenty of interesting notes in MediaWeek's coverage, but the one that caught our eye (because Fishbowl D.C. pointed it out to us) relates to the circulation of a local sushi mogul's pet paper. more ›

It was another busy week in DCist. We kicked off a new feature exploring what Metro needs, starting with a good PA and proposing that it take a cue or two from the London Underground. We checked out The Sounds and Morningwood at 9:30, discussed CVS's condom-locking policy, mocked Dick Cheney's ceremonial first pitch and reviewed the West End's recent development. We reported on an update to the rock-throwing kids in Columbia Heights, cooked... more ›

Overfishing. Mercury. Enslaved fishermen. There are enough ideological pitfalls to sushi consumption already. So when we read Martin's post earlier today, it made us sad. We just want some eel and spicy tuna rolls; not to support a crazy cultleader's bid for world domination via the seafood market. Judging from the comments on the original post, many of you feel the same way. more ›

If you're a fan of sushi, it may come as a bit of a surprise to know that your eating habits may directly be propping up the Washington Times and the rest of Rev. Sun Myung Moon's quirky religious empire. A reader recently tipped us off to an article in the Chicago Tribune outlining how Moon -- a self-proclaimed messiah and leader of the Unification Church -- has all but cornered the sushi market, using... more ›

When you're pining for vacation travel that's still six weeks away, you have to get creative to avoid lighting something on fire for sheer kicks. I know last week I suggested visiting restaurants and bars that serve your favorite food and drinks to make it through March. But sometimes you'd rather have a little adventure. And for inspiration, you need look no further than Anthony Bourdain. more ›

Food. Iceland. End of Feburary. Plug it all into Google and you get the Reykjavik Food and Fun Festival, Feb. 22 to 25, in which "world-acclaimed chefs" compete to make wonderful dishes out of native Icelandic ingredients. Of the 12 competitors, four are Washingtonians, including chefs from 1789, Charlie Palmer Steak house, Cafe Saint-Ex and Kaz Sushi Bistro. As for the mayor and his wife, they'll likely have more to do than just cheer on the hometown chefs. The food festival coincides with the Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival, Feb. 23 to 26, an annual celebration of the growing light after a long dark winter.

On Friday, DCist readers engaged in some relatively civil back and forth over the much publicized America Supports You Freedom Walk, an event organized by the Department of Defense to honor the service of the country's countless men and women in uniform and to memorialize the death of those who lost their lives four years ago at the Pentagon. Taking place today, thousands of people, pictured above, gathered at the Pentagon and followed a... more ›

I have been wanting to eat some good sushi that isn't too expensive. Do you have any suggestions? more ›

Everyone knows that one of the great advantages of living in a large city is the food scene. While we enjoy sushi, perfectly cooked meats with pan sauces, and culinary influences from around the world, we pity our friends far outside the Beltway who, save for a few hidden gems, only have a Lone Star Steakhouse and Chi Chi’s to choose from. Not only can we choose from hundreds of establishments, with character, charisma, and plenty of foodie flare, but we also can select which cultural influence we want for our dining experience. There are those who think Chinese and Mexican are the only foreign foods, but we know differently and are treated to Thai, Ethiopian, Indian, Afghan, Pakistani, Caribbean, Russian, Irish, English... and the list goes on. more ›

Restaurant week, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week. Love it or hate it you’ll likely hear recaps told like war stories for weeks to come. One thing is for certain though; Restaurant Week makes it hard to stay at home and sit on the couch. Multiple trips to D.C.’s finer dining establishments can put a hurting on anyone’s wallet regardless of the fixed $30 dollar price tag (damn wine), making it time to think about cooking a few meals at home. more ›

In a topsy-turvy world where Virginia's Governor is a Democrat and Maryland's Governor is a Republican, two recent moves in curricular politics seem to show that our enfranchised neighbors to the north and south are moving closer to being purple states. We mentioned in passing a couple months ago that in Maryland, Citizens for a Responsible Curriculum and Parents and Friends of Gays and Ex-Gays have succeeded in having a restraining order against the Montgomery... more ›

Past restaurant weeks have brought a few DCists mixed results. Some of our experiences were great, while others -- especially at some high-end restaurants -- left something to be desired. We generally chalk that up not to food quality but to service -- waitstaffs showing the symptoms of getting slammed with customers on normally slow nights. By dropping prices to $30.05 for three dinner courses, we're sure area restaurants see Tuesday night crowds they aren't accustomed to. Still, our negative experiences during Restaurant Week aren't enough to put us off; as usual, the bad memories fade away and excitement about enjoying an awesome meal at the fraction of the usual price take their place. more ›