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

The 7 Most Festive Holiday Bars in DC

Including two spots that are engaged in a Griswold-esque Christmas decor standoff

Boutique Hostels Are on the Rise. But Are They Any Good?

We recently stayed in DC's new FOUND hotel to get familiar with the growing trend

A DC Holiday Fair for People Who Like Whiskey, Flannel and America

At American Field, you can shop for rare American-made goods while sipping wood-smoked Angel’s Envy

The Best 5 DC Bars With Fireplaces, Because Wintertime

Stay warm all season with this list of our favorite spots for drinking by the fire

The Best DC Hotel for Every Conceivable Person Visiting You This Holiday Season

Whether its posh in-laws or rowdy college buddies, here’s where to put them up

Here Are the 6 Best Fall Restaurant Openings in DC

Holiday season cometh. Start booking these tables ASAP.

DC’s 6 Best Coffee Roasters (and Where to Find Them)

These are the places worth a detour on your morning commute

How to Do Wildlife Tourism Without Being a Jerk

An estimated 550,000 wild animals are currently suffering in unethical tourist attractions around the world

Make This Whisky-Infused Turkey for the Most Decadent Thanksgiving Ever

The Watergate Hotel's head chef shares a very special holiday recipe

The 9 Best Private Dining Rooms for Your DC Holiday Parties

From chef’s tables to dancefloors to ping-pong, we’ve got something for everyone

The Chef’s Guide to Eating Fried Chicken in DC

Kevin Tien names his 7 favorite fried-bird joints around the city

Five Under-the-Radar Artists on Display at the New Glenstone

The DC area's most underrated art museum is back and better than ever

How DC's Most Historic Bar Has Stayed Relevant for 172 Years and Counting

The birthplace of the mint julep has hosted everyone from Mark Twain to Woodrow Wilson

Where to Watch the Nats (W)in the World Series

10 great spots around DC for every type of fan, from steak dinners to family-friendly affairs

Five DC Halloween Spectacles a Grown Man Can Get Behind

From a costume party in a whiskey bar to a “murder mystery dinner party”