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Apr 13, 2017

Dish of the Week: Get Amped for Ramps

This delicious wild onion is appearing on a variety of local menus and is only available for a few months out of the year.

Sep 30, 2015

The Federal Forager: 7 Places Where D.C. Chefs Embrace Whole Animal Cooking

Options for groups range anywhere from six people to dinner parties of up to 100.

May 26, 2015

Click Click: Drinking Like It’s ABV Everyday

Missed the festival? Find some of the unusual drinks that were on offer at bars and restaurants around town.

Feb 06, 2015

The Weekly Feed: Pig Out Edition

We have six more weeks of winter, which means it’s time to pack on some extra fat and go back into hibernation until spring weather rolls in.

Feb 06, 2014

The 11 Best Pasta Dishes In D.C.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel all the way to Italy to find decent pasta dishes. DCist writers highlight some of their favorite pasta dishes in D.C.

Dec 13, 2013

The Weekly Feed: Pastafarian Edition

Where to get the best pasta in D.C. Plus: A new brewery for Shaw, an ANCHORMAN scotch party, and a hassle-free Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Apr 16, 2010

The Weekly Feed: Mobile Sandwich Edition

Photo by TheDeliciousLife. Dish of the Week: Banh mi Where: Rebel Heroes, Pho 14, Eden Center Banh mi is the quintessential fusion food, a Vietnamese sandwich melding the best of French and Asian flavors to create a dish that is better than the sum of its parts. The typical anatomy of banh mi is a crusty baguette slathered with mayonnaise and pâté, and filled with cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, daikon, and grilled meat or…

 
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