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Jul 12, 2017

The 11 Best Wine Bars in D.C.

In a world full of beer pubs and cocktail dens, let’s not forget about the simplicity a glass (or bottle) of wine can bring.

Jun 30, 2017

How to Eat Your Way Through D.C. This Week

Cruise into the first weekend in July with a host of top-notch food events, including a return of Hill Country’s popular backyard barbecue, new openings, IPA beer specials, and more.

May 17, 2017

5 Chef Do’s And Dont’s For Conquering Build-Your-Own-Bowls

Local chefs dish advice on pairing flavors and navigating do-it-yourself restaurants without turning your $12 quinoa bowl into an inedible mess.

May 15, 2017

Dish of the Week: Grilled And Smoky Asparagus

Asparagus is always a spring standout, and there are only a few weeks left to savor this seasonal favorite.

Feb 01, 2017

Classic Cocktalist: Bartenders Are Fortifying Drinks With Sherry

While sherry had been consigned to cooking wine status throughout most of the last century, skilled bartenders are returning it to its rightful place as a main cocktail ingredient.

Nov 18, 2016

Classic Cocktails Get Fall Twists

The shift from luring bargoers with pumpkin spice to educating them about more unusual liquors and bitters is as refreshing to see as it is to taste.

Mar 31, 2016

Proof of Parity: An Interview with the Stars Of 1st Stage’s New Show

DCist sits down with the stars of 1st Stage’s production of Proof to talk gender parity, sisterhood, and math.

Feb 24, 2016

Classic Cocktailist: Popularity Contest Edition

We asked bartenders to make us drinks that guests love and ask for over and over again.

Nov 11, 2015

Classic Cocktailist: Indian Summer Edition

Sometimes a cocktail needs to be suitably spicy to pair well with the rich foods of the harvest season.

Oct 01, 2015

The Twelve Best Burgers In The D.C. Area

What makes a burger great? Is it the meat? The sauce? The bun? The ability to order it off a secret menu? These are all points of heated debate among food nerds.

 
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