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Spread from Vagabond, one of the best new restaurants in Washington, DC in November 2022

Restaurants & Bars

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Half-Smoke Pups

This Recipe for Half-Smoke Pups Should Be Your Post-Turkey Go-To

Sticky Fingers Fall Cookie Decoration Kit

We Asked DC’s Best Bakeries for Their Most Spectacular Holiday Cakes, Pies and Other Treats

Spread of Thanksgiving food

Let DC’s Top Chefs Handle Turkey Day for You With These Thanksgiving Takeout Meals

The bar at Hill East Burger in Washington, D.C., one of our favorite new restaurants

Restaurants & Bars

DC’s Best New Restaurants Include Updates to Old Favorites

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Mumbo wings from Trummer's on Main

Now You Can Make Mumbo Wings at Home

Make the city's famous sauce at home

Exterior sign for Le Mont Royal in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Le Mont Royal Is Bringing On-Tap Espresso Martinis to DC

We got a first look at the "French-Canadian disco" coming to Adams Morgan

Rendering of The Morrow, one of the most exciting new hotels opening in D.C. this fall.

DC’s Newest Hotels Are a Boon to Locals and Travelers Alike

There are three to know opening this fall, two with rooftop lounges

Craft pumpkin beer in beer glasses with salty pretzels and popcorn.

6 Excellent Fall Beers From Three DC-Area Breweries

Brewer Chris Broome of Silver Branch shares some autumnal favorites, no pumpkin necessary

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The main bar in the Dining Saloon at Jack Rose. It's one of the most beautiful bars in D.C.

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A spread from Le Fantome, a new food hall near Washington, DC, and one of the best new restaurants

A Picturesque Food Hall Anchors DC's Best New Restaurants

Wes Schoeb, the head brewer at Dirt Farm Brewing, making beer at the DC brewery

Four DC Beer Tastemakers on the Worst Trends, Local Favorites and More

Restaurant menu on a chalkboard

Here’s Why More DC Restaurants Are Embracing a Prix-Fixe Menu

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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Beer Battered Fish Sliders

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