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“The food is gonna become more complex as well.”

The BLT-E, a bacon, lettuce, tomato and egg sandwich from DC's All-Purpose Chef Mike Friedman

Does Your BLT Need an Omelet in the Middle? This DC Chef Says Yes.

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This Hemp Seed-Flavored Spirit Brand Is the Product of a Centuries-Old Legacy

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How to Make the Magnificent Mexican-Inspired “La Hamburguesa” at Home

Sure, there are two salsas involved, but it is oh-so-worth it

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The DC Cafes Bringing Cocktail-Level Craftsmanship to Coffee

Why have a boring iced latte when you could have a sparkling espresso tonic with charred lemon simple syrup?

Silver Branch Brewery

3 Stars Is Gone — Here Are Other Local Breweries Worthy of Your Support

Raise a glass to one of DC’s oldest modern breweries at one of its heirs

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If you’ve ever wondered about Jay Gatsby’s perfect drink, Emmanuel Pressley’s got you covered

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