As one of the major crossroads of the mid-Atlantic region, it’s no wonder that Frederick, Maryland — brimming with history and known for its diversity — is no stranger to fabulous food. Drawing ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Ayat, regarded as one of New York City’s best Palestinian restaurants, opened in D.C. on Wednesday, ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Housed in the former El Centro space, the Oak Room is led by James Beard Award-winning chef and ...

Press Club, named for “pressing” of both records and food ingredients (and a nod to the nearby national institution for journalists), divides drinks into two sections: the core “track list,” and a ...

The challenge in Annandale is not eating on the cheap; it’s simply choosing from the wide array of Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Whether it’s bibimbap bowls, spicy tofu soup or ...

It’s not always easy to meet new people and make new friends as an adult, but for those who don’t love the idea of joining a beginner pickleball league or running club, joining a supper club can be a ...

Located just across the D.C. line and tucked inside the Beltway, three Maryland neighborhoods combine to make up one of the best areas for Mexican food in the greater metropolitan area. Riverdale Park ...

Charles Kia measures his restaurant career not in years but decades. For 30 years, he ran Haad Thai in downtown D.C., but under the tight pressures of the pandemic and a lease renegotiation, he ...

Fugassa (Genovese focaccia) is impossibly thin, dimpled, and doused with Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil ($6). It’s hard to go wrong on the pasta front, but a good gateway is a twirled nest of ...

Emily Venezky is a Social Media Manager at Eater and a proud Washingtonian. She fell in love with food while growing up in Los Angeles, eating plenty of street tacos and Sichuan dishes. In our Dining ...

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Many parents want their kids to grow into civilized diners with good palates, but children often don’t start out that way. Taking them out to eat requires patience — from parents, servers, and of ...