Ris Earns Semifinal Spot for 2023 James Beard ‘Outstanding Restaurant’
• February 9, 2023

Ris Lacoste was “completely surprised” to learn that her eponymous West End restaurant at 2275 L St. NW, is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Restaurant” USA 2023 […]

L’Avant-Garde Coming to M Street by Way of Michelin-Starred Chef Gilles Epié
• October 6, 2022

Michelin-starred chef Gilles Epié’s soon-to-open L’Avant-Garde at 2915 M Street NW will serve “le vrai” (real) French cuisine in a suave setting. Epié is excited to have moved to a […]

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Heritage Comes Alive  
• September 8, 2022

Mexican icons Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s revolutionary art and politics, as well as their stormy relationship, come to life in an amazing presentation: “Mexican Geniuses: A Frida & Diego […]

Classic Roman Pizza in Glover Park: In Bocca al Lupo
• July 14, 2022

Massimo Papetti grew up in Rome, eating pizza and playing soccer in the streets until his mother called him home for supper. (She had to call more than once, he […]

Il Piatto: Hakan Ilhan Gives Italian Classics a Value-Oriented Spin at BLM Plaza
• June 23, 2022

Il Piatto, a mecca for Italian classics in a classy, midtown setting, is restaurateur Hakan Ilhan’s latest offering to restaurant-goers looking for value. (His Georgetown spot is Brasserie Liberté.) The spacious dining […]

Bourbon Steak: Indulgent Dining in a Sociable Setting 
• April 14, 2022

A swank steakhouse with a modern bent in the heart of Georgetown, Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons Hotel is a premiere destination for anything from a celebratory dinner to […]

Power and Popovers Rule at BLT Steak 
• March 25, 2022

Power dining in a welcoming, contemporary setting is the lure at the recently renovated BLT Steak location near the White House. Spacious half-moon-shaped, buttery leather-lined booths hug the dining area’s […]

Celebrating Everyone’s Irish Heritage In and Near Georgetown 
• March 11, 2022

It’s said that on St. Patrick’s Day, “Everyone is a little Irish.” True or not, Georgetown is a great place to celebrate the Emerald Isle’s food, drink and conviviality. Martin’s […]

The Henri: Modern Bistro, Private Dining, Fresh Menu
• February 14, 2022

The Henri, Executive Chef and restaurateur Frederik De Pue’s bold, modern bistro and private dining complex located at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, provides an array of dining options well suited […]

Valentine’s Day Dining Guide  
• February 10, 2022

Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, inspiring many Georgetown restaurants to extend their holiday specials over the prior weekend – good news for celebrants who want to enjoy […]