Michael Rafidi’s swanky new spot, La’ Shukran, is a French-Levantine dream
Sink into a velvet booth. Grab a sesame baguette. You might never want to leave.
By Sonia RaoThe 14 best cookbooks of 2024
These titles span cuisines, subjects and styles, but all would be an asset to your cookbook shelf.
By Paula ForbesWith Dōgon, Kwame Onwuachi is back in D.C. and better than ever
The star chef shares his story — and Washington’s — in his jam session of a new restaurant.
By Tom SietsemaDeals on meals: 4 great restaurant bargains in and around D.C.
Top chefs such as José Andrés, Roberto Donna, Edward Lee and Ris Lacoste are wooing diners with delicious values at lunch and dinner.
By Tom SietsemaWe tried 8 popular stuffing mixes. There was one clear winner.
We taste-tested the best-selling stove-top stuffing mixes to help with holiday cooking shortcuts.
By Emily HeilDining chat: Are scooter drivers to blame for messy takeout orders?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: Does Michelin Guide recognition still matter?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: Should restaurants have to welcome divisive political figures?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom Sietsema8 of the best restaurants in Arlington
Right this way for juicy Greek lamb, savory Uyghur noodles and attention-getting fried chicken sandwiches.
By Warren RojasWith great cooking and friendly service, Evelyn Rose charms in Vienna
At Evelyn Rose in Vienna, owners Sam Schnoebelen and chef Nick Palermo remember their grandmothers and pamper their patrons.
By Tom Sietsema9 of the best restaurants in Alexandria
Sushi, kitfo, momos — there’s a spot for every palate in this historic town.
By Warren RojasMission-style burritos come to the D.C. area at San Pancho
At San Pancho in Takoma Park, the husband-and-wife owners of Cielo Rojo fill a gap with burritos that conjure San Francisco.
By Tom SietsemaThe 8 best Indian restaurants in and around D.C.
The area offers a rich range of Indian flavors. Here are critic Tom Sietsema’s favorites.
By Tom SietsemaThe 9 best places to eat in Silver Spring
Need comfort food? Looking for superb Oaxacan fare? Ready for stellar Ethiopian? This Maryland suburb is your spot.
By Warren RojasDarvish Kitchen looks great, but its Iranian cooking is hit-or-miss
At Darvish Kitchen downtown, the food is uneven; a diner’s best bets are eggplant, chicken and rice.
By Tom SietsemaMcDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac is a bland, beige mess
McDonald’s answered consumers’ call for more chicken options with a riff on its iconic burger that falls short of the competition.
By Emily HeilFor a special occasion or delicious splurge, visit these dining jewels
Cindy Wolf’s Charleston in Baltimore and Patrick O’Connell’s Inn at Little Washington have been exceptional and consistent for decades.
By Tom SietsemaThe best bagels in D.C.? We tried 9 shops and found a clear winner.
Six judges tasted 108 bagels from nine beloved D.C. shops (including Call Your Mother and Bethesda Bagels). The winner ran away with the competition.
By Warren RojasThe 40 best restaurants in and around D.C.
Post food critic Tom Sietsema highlights longtime classics and dazzling newcomers in the region’s sparkling culinary scene.
By Tom SietsemaChicatana is my favorite D.C. restaurant this year
Food critic Tom Sietsema picks Chicatana — a friendly, enticing Mexican spot in Columbia Heights — as the year’s best place to eat.
By Tom SietsemaThe D.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame features 13 monuments to good taste
Amid the many newcomers to the D.C. dining scene, these 13 restaurants have established themselves as all-time greats.
By Tom SietsemaThis restaurant bucks the rule: Good cooking across a huge menu
At Southeast Impression in Fairfax, the food of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore share the menu, served in an eye-catching dining room.
By Tom SietsemaCrumbl cookies are overhyped and underbaked
An unofficial Crumbl cookies pop-up in Australia kicked up drama this week. We tried the viral sweets to see if they live up to the buzz.
By Emily Heil