Maude & the Bear merits a road trip to the Shenandoah Valley
Chef Ian Boden, co-owner of the Shack in Staunton, Va., adds another destination restaurant to his portfolio.
By Tom Sietsema
Which fast-food value meal is the best deal? We tried 6 popular options.
Fast-food chains have scrambled to offer value meals for customers angered by rising costs. We sampled six of them.
By Emily Heil
River Club in Georgetown serves three cuisines in a sublime package
The new River Club serves Lebanese, Italian and Spanish small plates in a beautiful space at Washington Harbour in Georgetown.
By Tom Sietsema
D.C. is awash in Japanese tasting menus. These 3 new ones excel.
Kappo features meat in the Palisades, Kiyomi Sushi by Uchi graces a food hall downtown, and Omakase @ Barracks Row delivers dinner and a show.
By Tom Sietsema
Where to get the best steak in D.C.
These eight D.C. steakhouses excel, even though the city long ago shed its meat-and-potatoes image. Here’s where to go and what to order.
By Tom Sietsema
Dining chat: Just because I’m fat doesn’t mean I don’t deserve good service
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: We ended up paying for a ‘free’ anniversary dessert
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: Why does it always take forever to get my check?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaOur food critic’s 8 restaurant red flags to avoid a bad meal out
You can save yourself from a bad restaurant experience if you know what to look out for.
By Tom Sietsema
Costco’s emergency food kit makes us dread the apocalypse even more
Costco’s viral ‘emergency food’ bucket contains just-add-water pouches, and the resulting dishes taste as regrettable as you might imagine.
By Emily Heil
Caesar wraps are always meh. Why is D.C. obsessed with this one?
People are lining up for this chicken Caesar wrap. We had a question: Why?
By Sophia Solano
Northern Virginia’s best new restaurant embraces smoke and sweetness
Neutral Ground tastes as good as it looks, with top-notch cooking from David Guas of Bayou Bakery and a seductive, beach-inspired ambience.
By Tom Sietsema
Beresovsky’s Deli serves a killer pastrami sandwich. Stick with that.
The egg cream is also a must at this sleek Jewish deli near Nationals Park.
By Maura Judkis
The 10 best breakfast sandwiches in the D.C. area
We tasted more than 90 breakfast sandwiches to find the very best in the DMV. Line up early if you want a shot at nabbing one of these beauties.
By Tim Carman
The Vanderpump rosé brings delicious drama to the glass
This week, you can also sip a $13 South African white blend or a splurge-worthy Sicilian white made from native grapes.
By Dave McIntyre
Taqueria Sabor Mixteco showcases Oaxacan specialties in Silver Spring
The sunny new Mexican restaurant offers exceptional hospitality from a trio of talented owners.
By Tom Sietsema
These two $15 pinot noirs prove the wine can still deliver value
This week, three pinot noirs showcase the range of this versatile grape.
By Dave McIntyre
La Grande Boucherie is the Titanic of D.C.’s restaurant scene
At 450 seats, La Grande Boucherie is big, beautiful and something of a wreck.
By Tom Sietsema
This $16 bold sauvignon blanc is full of fruit and spice
A weekly trio of wines to sample, including an Austrian grüner veltliner and an Italian red blend.
By Dave McIntyre
Necessity drives innovation — and great coffee — at Tonari Cafe
The chef behind Chinatown’s Japanese-Italian restaurant Tonari wanted more daytime business, so he started whipping up French toast, egg sandwiches and specialty coffee.
By Sonia Rao
Cool off with 2 rosés and a crisp white wine, starting at $14
Hot summer days call for well-chilled wine.
By Dave McIntyre
At her new restaurant, a Laotian chef toasts mothers and McDonald’s
Chef Seng Luangrath goes outside her comfort zone, Laos and Thailand, with dishes from Vietnam and Burma in her mom-inspired new restaurant, Baan Mae.
By Tom Sietsema
Best hot dogs in America: We tested 15 popular brands
The search for the quintessential store-bought hot dog called for an epic taste test, and our top pick might surprise you.
By Maura Judkis