Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Austa is the former D.C. Editor of InsideHook, as well as a freelance writer and social strategist. Previously, she was the Instagram Manager at Apartment Therapy Media and the Digital Editorial Project Manager at National Geographic Partners.

All Articles From Austa Somvichian-Clausen

DC's Best Restaurants Offering Once-in-a-Lifetime Meals to Stay Afloat

Wanna book a private throwback Himitsu dinner? Now you can.

Where DC Chef Kwame Onwuachi Will Eat His First Meal Back After Coronavirus

Onwuachi, a James Beard awardee, helms Kith/Kin in the Wharf

A Beginner's Guide to Curbing Coronavirus Anxiety With Cannabis

DC's top budtenders dispense some invaluable advice for the novice toker

For Barbershops, Surviving Coronavirus Is a Day-to-Day Challenge

While clients yearn for a fresh cut, the barbers themselves are just trying to get by

Five Ways to Get Crab Feasts and Cold Beer Delivered in DC

There are certain rites of spring that even a pandemic can’t stop

Some of DC’s Best Restaurants Are Grocery Stores Now

Want to shop local? Skip the supermarket and patronize a local eatery.

DC’s Jack Rose Is Selling Off Its Entire 2,700-Bottle Whiskey Collection

The unprecedented sale will go toward paying their staff during the lockdown

These Still-Open Hiking Trails Are the Safest Way to Escape DC This Weekend

From a leisurely walk through Rock Creek Park to the most rewarding hike in the region

How DC Restaurants Are Adapting in the Face of Coronavirus

Some of the city's best eateries are getting creative to keep Washingtonians fed

A Long Weekend on the Most Underrated Island in the US

After sustaining damage from Hurricane Maria in 2017, the tiny island of St. Croix is back and better than ever

On Mastering the DC Cherry Blossom Date

Five great spots for an iconic DC vista, and where to grab a drink nearby

Ryan Chetiyawardana and the Quest to Build the Perfect Cocktail Bar

DC’s Silver Lyan is the latest venture from the man behind the former world’s best bar

Patio Weather Is Coming to DC — Here Are the Best in Town

The opening of a brand new “wine garden” gives us yet another reason to dine al fresco

Embrace the Resurgence of DC Fusion Cuisine (And Why It’s Finally Good)

Once a dirty word, "fusion" is evolving thanks to a pair of chefs bringing true innovation to the table