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The Most Beautiful Art Museums in Washington, DC

Don’t be the local who takes these for granted

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Raise a Glass at One of These 10 Great DC Wine Bars

Ditch the sommelier and listen to us instead

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Bon Appétit: The 10 Best French Restaurants in Washington, DC
A renowned stay with a bottle collection to match

Check Into This Superlative Stay for Whiskey Lovers
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Grab a Cold One at These 10 DC Beer Gardens
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DC’s 6 Best Sushi Restaurants, From the Michelin-Starred to the Karaoke King

Also including the absolute best happy hour in all of the DMV

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Here Are the 5 Best Family-Friendly Breweries in DC

Playgrounds for kids, playgrounds for adults — everybody wins

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The 22 Best Concerts This Summer in DC

Legends outdoors, legends in arenas and celebrations of local music

Croque Madame and fries on a plate.

Follow This Recipe for the Best Grilled Cheese You’ve Ever Had

The croque madam is the platonic ideal of the classic sandwich

outdoor seating area patio.

You’ll Find a New Favorite Patio at One of DC’s Newest Restaurants

Plus: a three-part Japanese concept, arena-adjacent eats and five-star food for kids

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A Comprehensive Guide to a Summer of Outdoor Movies in DC

All the films, all the picnic blankets, all the empty wine bottles

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It's Time to Change the Washington Commanders' Name (Again)

With Daniel Snyder turning over ownership, the team and fans deserve a fresh start

Dishes from the brunch menu at Anju, one of our favorite brunch restaurants in Washington, D.C.

The 8 Best Brunch Spots in DC, From Bottomless Drinks to Buffets

Here’s where to eat the most important meal of the weekend

A waiter holding an ax handle steak at St. Anselm, one of the best steakhouses in Washington, D.C.

The 8 Best Steakhouses in DC

Old school, new school, neighborhood gems, a casino indulgence and more

A mixed-fermentation beer from Crooked Run being poured from a glass vessel into a bottle

WTF Is Mixed-Fermentation Beer? Crooked Run Breaks It Down.

The experts at the Virginia brewery explain the nuances and offer recommendations

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A Michelin-Starred Pizza Guy Picks His Favorite DC Pies

Chris Morgan talks about his new spot, Pizza Serata, then weighs in on other local slices

A burger next to a drink and fries

Bacon Jam and Blue Cheese Are the Keys to This Best-Ever Burger Recipe

Ultra savory, ultra delicious and courtesy of Boundary Stone Public House chef David Bacot

Barstools lined up at a decorative bar.

Visit 8 of D.C.’s Best Dive Bars If You're Feeling Nostalgic

"Dive" doesn't have to be a dirty word

Wide shot of Akai Tori's interior.

A Top Ramen Spot Leads DC’s Hottest New Restaurants

If you’re searching for something summery, taco towers are also on the menu this month

Drinks at The Darcy's Gerard Street Kitchen

What to Do, See and Eat in DC, According to The Darcy GM James Ryan

Underrated monuments, rooftop cocktails, budget eats ... and that’s just for starters

Sichuan x Nashville Fried Catfish

Liquid Smoke Is the Secret Ingredient in This Catfish Recipe

Maryland blue catfish gets the five-star treatment from a James Beard Award semifinalist

The InsideHook Newsletter.

News, advice and insights for the most interesting person in the room.

Washington Wizards City Edition uniforms for 2023-2024 season

The History Behind the Wizards’ Unfairly Maligned City Edition Uniforms

If the team can't win, at least they can teach fans about D.C. history

Kevin Tien

“Chefsgiving” Is DC’s Spectacular, One-Night-Only Feast — And It’s This Weekend

RAMMY’s Chef of the Year, Kevin Tien, leads the all-star lineup

Neviana Racheva, 8, reads a book at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC

How Bold Fork Books Became a Literary Destination

The shop offers a wide selection of cooking, baking and beverage-making books

Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena

The Wizards Home Opener Is This Halloween Weekend. Coincidence?

There’s hope in October. And fear.

A margarita and appetizer at Oyamel, which has one of the best Michelin Guide-approved happy hours in Washington, DC

DC’s Best Michelin Guide-Approved Happy Hours

These restaurants have the culinary cred — and unbelievably good specials

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It’s Tee Time for Everybody at Nats Park — So Bring Your Best (Golf) Swing to the Ballpark

Plus, 10 more DC weekend activities

The Prime Wagyu Bleu Cheese Burger from Napa Kitchen and Wine in Virginia. Here's the full recipe for the burger.

This Decadent Burger Recipe Calls for Blue Cheese-Stuffed Patties

Tyler Barbaro, culinary director at Napa Kitchen and Wine in Virginia, shares his secrets behind the dish, including bacon jam

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The Weekend DC Beer Nerds Wait for All Year Has Arrived

Snallygaster returns to Pennsylvania Ave. Not a beer person? We’ve got you covered, too.

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A Splashy Stephen Starr Project Leads DC’s Best New Restaurants

Also on tap: a White House-adjacent food hall, and sauv blanc and Cheetos

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This Is the Best Way to Sample 19 Wineries From Across Virginia

And 9 more great things to do in DC this weekend

A fried chicken sandwich from Federalist Pig, one of the best in Washington, D.C.

The 8 Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in DC

From fast food to Michelin Bib Gourmand-worthy, we chose one in every ward

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The East Coast’s Best Taco Spot Is in DC for Exactly One Day

And 9 more great things to do with your possibly shutdown-impacted weekend

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Drink Like a German — and 9 More Great Things to Do This Weekend in DC

Oktoberfest, Janelle Monáe, Nick Cave, pig roasts and the return of hockey

The dining room at Amazonia restaurant, photographed in Washington, DC in April 20, 2023

The Cost of Dining Out in DC Is Too Damn High, Thanks to a New Law

Staff should be fairly compensated — but diners deserve transparent pricing, too

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Everything in WaPo Photographer Craig Hudson's Gear Bag

The seasoned pro recommends his favorite cameras, lenses, tripods and more

Plate of spaghetti with sauce from Tonari in D.C. that's inspired by "The Bear"

This DC Restaurant Is Offering a Menu Inspired by “The Bear”

You have a chance to try dishes like “Carmy’s Silent Contemplation of a Mound of Cannoli” at Tonari for a few more days