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What’s Next for District Taco
Food & Drink The beloved taqueria that started out as a Rosslyn food truck turns 15 this year. Co-founder Osiris Hoil has some new ideas in the works. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas September 28, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google District Taco co-founder Osiris Hoil is celebrating 15 years in business, with new expansion plans on the horizon. (Photo by Donna Owens) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter.
Find the best dumplings in D.C., Maryland and Virginia with 3 expert itineraries
No matter your go-to order of dumplings — be they savory siu mai, wiggly wontons, dimpled gyoza, mouthwatering momos or near-bursting soup dumplings — there are dough-wrapped treasures scattered all across the Washington area. Some have been a part of the local dining landscape for decades, while several newcomers are already making big splashes with dumpling fans.
Find the best dumplings in D.C., Maryland and Virginia with 3 expert itineraries
Warren Rojas Updated Thu, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT 12 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Happy hour at Bar Chinois is the place to be for deal-hunting dumpling lovers. - (Scott Suchman/For The Washington Post) Steamed. Fried. Brothy.
Planning an Oktoberfest at Home? Here’s a Playbook
Food & Drink Devin Hicks, owner of Arlington's Westover Market and Beer Garden, has a few suggestions for folks planning their own backyard brew bashes. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas September 16, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google If you're hosting an Oktoberfest bash at home in Arlington, VA, Westover Market and Beer Garden owner Devin Hicks is your guy for beer recommendations and other party essentials. (Courtesy photos) Like this story?
The 40 essential dishes of D.C.
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Matt Brooks, Becky Krystal, Victoria Caruso, Tim Carman, Maura Judkis, Emily Heil, Fritz Hahn, Elazar Sontag, Sophia Solano, Warren Rojas Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Blueberry buckwheat pancakes at Market Lunch inside Eastern Market. - (Scott Suchman/For The Washington Post) What's your essential D.C. restaurant dish? Is it a long-standing favorite? A hidden menu gem?
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Don’t Sleep on This Viet-Cajun Concept From Star Chef Kevin Tien
Food & Drink Tucked inside Tysons Galleria, Chào Ban hits the spot with brisket pho, chili noodles, bánh mi sandwiches and next-level chicken tenders. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas August 25, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google Nuoc cham chicken at Chao Ban in Tysons (Photo by Rey Lopez) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter. More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.
Café Monet Serves French Bistro Fare with Art on the Side
Food & Drink Tucked inside McLean's Berlage Arts & Education Center, the gallery-adjacent eatery channels the colors and flavors of Giverny. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas August 18, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google Cafe Monet's pain perdu takes French toast to the next level with mixed berries and crème fraîche (Photo by Deb Lindsey) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter. More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.
Chirashi With Beer Pairings? Yes, Please
A chirashi bowl and beer flight at Oasis in Clarendon (Photo by Tom Thongkam) Good news for beer and sushi lovers: Clarendon’s Oasis: The Listening Bar has rolled out a new menu of lunch combos, including a jewel-toned chirashi bowl flanked by a flight of Joy Boy beers ($35). Essentially a deconstructed sushi roll, the chirashi ensemble tops fragrant rice with pickled vegetables, sashimi, nori and roe. It comes with a cup of miso soup bobbing with silken tofu.
This Juice Bar CEO Still Creates His Own Recipes
Food & Drink South Block turns 15 this year, with 20+ locations in the D.C. area and beyond. Founder Amir Mostafavi is still tinkering in the kitchen. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas July 15, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google South Block's tropical Mermaid bowl with spirulina (Courtesy photo) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter. More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.
Every food stall is a mystery at the Great American State Fair
Every food stall is a mystery at the Great American State Fair (washingtonpost.com) Every food stall is a mystery at the Great American State Fair By Tim Carman; Warren Rojas; Jade Tran 2026063018410200 Feeding yourself at the Great American State Fair is not always easy, especially if you're looking for the kind of grub that fairgoers typically crave: a greasy procession of junk food that practically defines summer at festivals across the nation.
Every food stall is a mystery at the Great American State Fair
Liberal View 1 day ago Trump’s State Fair Celebrates America With Pancakes, Gagging newrepublic.com - Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling • 1d Make America Healthy Again! The chief attraction at Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair made people sick on Monday.
4 Spots for Superlative Fried Chicken
Food & Drink Our dining critic's picks for crispy bone-in breasts, thighs, drumsticks and wings in Arlington and Falls Church. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas June 29, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google Fried chicken to go at Side Chick in Falls Church (Photo by Nina Palazzolo) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter. More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.
Stratford Garden Is a Very Falls Church Kind of Place
Food & Drink Visit this easygoing hangout for beers and snacks, dinner with the fam, a date night with wine pairings or a quick bite. It's all that. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas June 22, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest Email Copy URL Prefer us on Google A French dip sandwich at Stratford Garden in Falls Church (Photo by Deb Lindsey) Like this story? Get our free email newsletter. More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.
9 of the best breakfast burritos in the D.C. area
9 of the best breakfast burritos in the D.C. area (washingtonpost.com) 9 of the best breakfast burritos in the D.C. area By Warren Rojas 2026061809012300 Talk about a rude awakening. Rolling out of bed to face another gantlet of pointless all-hands meetings, passive-aggressive text messages from loved ones and endless reality TV reunion shows takes its toll on everyone.
Meet Arlington’s Restaurant Repairmen
Food & Drink How Fitzgerald Lewis, a former government prosecutor, came to be one of Arlington's most prolific restaurateurs. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas June 1, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Email Copy URL Fitzgerald and Andrew Lewis at Green Pig Bistro in Arlington, VA (Photo by Skip Brown) How does a former government prosecutor come to own nearly 20 restaurants, including four and counting in Arlington? By picking up where others left off.
Raise a Glass at These Excellent NoVA Wine Bars
Food & Drink Sip in the sun, explore a new region or simply unwind at these unfussy spots around Arlington where the vino is flowing.
A Conversation with Chef Rob Rubba
Food & Drink The award-winning creator of D.C.'s Oyster Oyster restaurant is making it tantalizingly easy to eat your vegetables.
Will D.C. ever shake its ‘steakhouse town’ reputation? Not this year.
Will D.C. ever shake its ‘steakhouse town’ reputation? Not this year. (washingtonpost.com) Will D.C. ever shake its ‘steakhouse town’ reputation? Not this year. By Emily Heil; Warren Rojas 2026040610010900 French gastronomist Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin's well-worn aphorism, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are," is often used to explore nuanced questions about identity and food culture.
At El Mercat Bar de Tapas, Paella, Sangria and a Few Surprises
Food & Drink Chef George Rodrigues' Spanish cooking is on point at this vibrant and flavorful newcomer to National Landing. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas February 18, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Email Copy URL Paella with mussels, clams, shrimp and squid at El Mercat Bar de Tapas in National Landing (Photo by Deb Lindsey) I burned my upper lip. A rookie mistake, to be sure.
Warren Rojas - Contributor - The Infatuation
Warren is a DC native who has covered food and local restaurants for The Washington Post, Washington City Paper, Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Eater DC, and others. This hired mouth is always on the lookout for overstuffed arepas, saucy meatball subs, and intoxicating hot sauces.
The D.C. area’s best classic diners
The D.C. area’s best classic diners (washingtonpost.com) The D.C. area’s best classic diners By Warren Rojas 2026020418110300 Is there anything better than pulling into a diner parking lot and seeing an "open" sign glowing in the window? Jonesing for a bottomless cup of coffee? You got it. Triple-decker sandwich with crispy french fries? Coming right up. Roasted turkey with all the fixings no matter what the calendar says? Just say the word. We combed the region for its homiest, most classic diners.
Next up for actor Wilmer Valderrama? Opening a D.C. cocktail bar.
Next up for actor Wilmer Valderrama? Opening a D.C. cocktail bar. (washingtonpost.com) Next up for actor Wilmer Valderrama? Opening a D.C. cocktail bar. By Warren Rojas 2026012618010500 Earlier this month, Wilmer Valderrama was in D.C. promoting his latest project. It wasn't an animated caper. Or a police procedural. Or a reprise of "That '70s Show," the sitcom that made him famous.
Bored of beer? At these bars, you can race cars, ride a bull or play ninja.
Bored of beer? At these bars, you can race cars, ride a bull or play ninja. (washingtonpost.com) Bored of beer? At these bars, you can race cars, ride a bull or play ninja. By Fritz Hahn; Warren Rojas 2026010718310600 For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that's classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.
‘One thing after another’: 2025 was a brutal year for D.C. restaurants
‘One thing after another’: 2025 was a brutal year for D.C. restaurants (washingtonpost.com) ‘One thing after another’: 2025 was a brutal year for D.C. restaurants By Tim Carman; Emily Heil; Warren Rojas 2025123019141000 Beuchert's Saloon co-owner Brendan McMahon had long been dreading the decision. But by spring, he and his partners realized the choice was "tough, but obvious at the same time," he said.
‘One thing after another’: 2025 was a brutal year for D.C. restaurants
16 hours ago Guy Fieri knows a good restaurant when he sees one. The Food Network star is the host of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," so he's traveled near and far to sample plenty of restaurants — many of which are worth the visit. If you ever have a chance to try D.J.'s Clam Shack, a Guy Fieri favorite with …
Alshami Restaurant Serves the Comfort Food We All Need Now
Food & Drink Basema Chouban's easygoing eatery fills the former Layalina space in Arlington's Bluemont neighborhood, and the price is nice. Warren Rojas By Warren Rojas December 19, 2025 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Email Copy URL Lamb fatteh with fried pita at Alshami in Arlington, VA (Photo by Deb Lindsey) The thing about reviewing restaurants for a living is that money is, in many cases, no object when it comes to taking the full measure of an establishment.
How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a ‘new life’ as a Korean star
How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a ‘new life’ as a Korean star (washingtonpost.com) How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a ‘new life’ as a Korean star By Warren Rojas 2025121714000100 Edward Lee has had some pinch-me moments over the years.
How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a 'new life' as a Korean star
Edward Lee has had some pinch me moments over the years. The Korean American chef opened successful restaurants in New York, Louisville and Washington, D.C. A frequent judge and competitor on American cooking shows, he won a variety meats showdown on Iron Chef America. And his cross-country travelogue, Buttermilk Graffiti, earned him a James Beard Award in 2019. But even for Lee, the predawn receiving line he stumbled upon last fall at Dulles International Airport felt odd.
8 of the best restaurants in D.C.’s Penn Quarter
8 of the best restaurants in D.C.’s Penn Quarter (washingtonpost.com) 8 of the best restaurants in D.C.’s Penn Quarter By Warren Rojas 2025121619304400 This typically busy stretch of Northwest attracts die-hard sports fans traveling to and from Capital One Arena, curious tourists wandering over from the National Mall, and happy-hour enthusiasts alike.
Sticky Ham, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sticky Ham, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches Start Cooking Comment on this story Reviews Add to your saved recipes SaveBy Warren Rojas These warm ham, turkey and cheese sandwiches make an ideal crowd-friendly appetizer or snack while everyone awaits a holiday meal.
Inside the effort to make Easton, Maryland, a Hallmark-worthy Christmas town
Inside the effort to make Easton, Maryland, a Hallmark-worthy Christmas town (washingtonpost.com) Inside the effort to make Easton, Maryland, a Hallmark-worthy Christmas town By Warren Rojas 2025121017445100 Almost a decade ago, on the opening night of the lush Eastern Shore restaurant Bas Rouge, executive chef Harley Peet listened as owner Paul Prager verbalized a specific vision: "We're going to do this amazing Austrian Christmas!" It turns out the energy mogul turned self-styled dining...
Tail Up Goat duo ready their ‘genre-bending’ encore, Rye Bunny
Tail Up Goat duo ready their ‘genre-bending’ encore, Rye Bunny (washingtonpost.com) Tail Up Goat duo ready their ‘genre-bending’ encore, Rye Bunny By Warren Rojas 2025112516000000 Adams Morgan mainstay Tail Up Goat is slated to disappear at the end of the year, but co-founders Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler don't plan to be gone for too long.
He elevated barbecue and fried chicken in D.C. Next up: Rotisserie birds.
He elevated barbecue and fried chicken in D.C. Next up: Rotisserie birds. (washingtonpost.com) He elevated barbecue and fried chicken in D.C. Next up: Rotisserie birds. By Warren Rojas 2025112116000500 Chef Rob Sonderman's gift lies in elevating the comforting into the sublime. That's what he did with slow-smoked meats as the pitmaster at critically acclaimed Federalist Pig in Adams Morgan and with fried chicken at Honeymoon Chicken in Petworth.
These 5 bars are elevating their cocktails through art
These 5 bars are elevating their cocktails through art (washingtonpost.com) These 5 bars are elevating their cocktails through art By Warren Rojas 2025110817001000 You can grab a beer anywhere. Sometimes that's all you need — a comfy stool, a friendly bartender, a frosty pour. But there are times when you crave an experience. A place to sip a drink that feels transporting, where the ambiance is both inspired and inspiring. D.C., luckily, is flush with such establishments.
10 of the best restaurants in NoMa
10 of the best restaurants in NoMa (washingtonpost.com) 10 of the best restaurants in NoMa By Warren Rojas 2025110416270800 NoMa, the Northeast Washington neighborhood home to Union Market, is teeming with eclectic dining options.
October restaurant openings to watch: Upscale Caribbean, Nepali comfort food
October restaurant openings to watch: Upscale Caribbean, Nepali comfort food (washingtonpost.com) October restaurant openings to watch: Upscale Caribbean, Nepali comfort food By Warren Rojas 2025101315005700 October ushers in some global spice slingers, with a "Caribbean first" chef firing up her most ambitious project yet in downtown D.C. while a pair of local restaurateurs export their Indian cooking — and steamy momos — to Reston Town Center.
Does D.C. have any good delis? An NYC restaurant critic came to find out.
“You go to a deli to get a pastrami sandwich,” Robert Sietsema declares. Sietsema and I are waiting for an MTA bus on a busy stretch of Broadway in the South Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. I’ve come for an education. And, yeah, for lunch (several, actually). Sietsema is a restaurant critic who has made a career out of evaluating the many flavors of comfort food dished up by mom-and-pops around New York.
These restaurants opened 10 years ago — and redefined D.C. dining
In a city consumed by current events, few in Washington probably noticed the seismic shifts happening in their own restaurant scene in 2015. Proprietors were taking risks with cuisines that elicited more questions than expectant nods. (What was Mid-Atlantic cooking anyway?) They were activating neighborhoods once known for their meat wholesalers or open-air drug markets. They were blowing up business plans that rarely, if ever, mixed food service with designer footwear.
We tried 13 Daily Provisions breakfast sandwiches. Here are the best
“We call it your all-day neighborhood kitchen,” Danny Meyer said while showing off his latest New York-based transplant to Washington. Daily Provisions, located just north of Dupont Circle, marks the southernmost outpost of the nearly decade-old chain, following eight in New York with satellites in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
We tried 13 Daily Provisions breakfast sandwiches. Here are the best.
We tried 13 Daily Provisions breakfast sandwiches. Here are the best. (washingtonpost.com) We tried 13 Daily Provisions breakfast sandwiches. Here are the best. By Warren Rojas 2025092113004200 "We call it your all-day neighborhood kitchen," Danny Meyer said while showing off his latest New York-based transplant to the District.
ICE detentions roil D.C.’s already struggling restaurant scene Original
ICE detentions roil D.C.’s already struggling restaurant scene (washingtonpost.com) ICE detentions roil D.C.’s already struggling restaurant scene By Tim Carman; Warren Rojas 2025091009000000 In the weeks since President Donald Trump's takeover of D.C. police, restaurant workers have been picked up by immigration officials while walking home after their shifts. They've been detained while going to work. Some have even been pulled out of Ubers.
ICE detentions roil D.C.’s already struggling restaurant scene
The Government Wants to See Your Papers And the Supreme Court decides that the Fourth Amendment might not be for everyone. You there. Stop what you’re doing. Take off that tool belt and hard hat—let’s see some ID. Why? Because we don’t think you’re a citizen. Now show us your papers. This kind of behavior by government officials is now …
Always wanted to try an Upstate N.Y. garbage plate? Now’s your chance.
Always wanted to try an Upstate N.Y. garbage plate? Now’s your chance. (washingtonpost.com) Always wanted to try an Upstate N.Y. garbage plate? Now’s your chance. By Warren Rojas 2025090419061800 Craving crispy buffalo wings and meat-sauced garbage plates flanked by cold brews? Prefer to sip grand cru bubblies while nibbling on zesty lamb tartare and juicy escargot? Either way, these new D.C. restaurants have got it covered.
Tim Carman and Warren Rojas, (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Thu, August 21, 2025 at 1:10 a.m. UTC 9 min read ‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown 1 of 3 Since President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the D.C. police force last week, restaurant reservations have dropped in the city by as much as 31 percent year over year for a single day, according to restaurant booking data.
‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown
Since President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force last week, restaurant reservations have dropped in the city by as much as 31% year over year for a single day, according to restaurant booking data. Business owners are concerned that the continued surge in law enforcement could impact their revenue during a vital period of the summer.
‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown
‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown 1 of 3 Since President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the D.C. police force last week, restaurant reservations have dropped in the city by as much as 31 percent year over year for a single day, according to restaurant booking data. Business owners are concerned that the continued surge in law enforcement could impact their revenue during a vital period of the summer.
‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown
Since President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the D.C. police force last week, restaurant reservations have dropped in the city by as much as 31 percent year over year for a single day, according to restaurant booking data. Business owners are concerned that the continued surge in law enforcement could impact their revenue during a vital period of the summer.
‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown
The president of war-torn Ukraine looked shocked when Donald Trump described Washington DC as “the most unsafe place anywhere” during a meeting at the White House. Volodymyr Zelensky was in the Oval Office for talks about bringing an end to Russia’s brutal invasion of his country which has seen civilians bombed on a near-daily basis.
4 D.C.-area restaurant openings we’re excited about this August
4 D.C.-area restaurant openings we’re excited about this August (washingtonpost.com) 4 D.C.-area restaurant openings we’re excited about this August By Warren Rojas 2025081216003900 Ready to try something new this month?
D.C. pizza chain offered 30 pizzas over 30 days for $39.99. We had questions.
D.C. pizza chain offered 30 pizzas over 30 days for $39.99. We had questions. (washingtonpost.com) D.C. pizza chain offered 30 pizzas over 30 days for $39.99. We had questions. By Warren Rojas 2025072515463400 Word of the promotion floated across our consciousness earlier this month. Local chain &pizza was offering customers one pizza a day for 30 days for $39.99. We had questions. Namely: Whaaa?? Also: Why? And: Who is over there living out every kid's culinary fantasy?
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