2016
Jai Williams is a photographer and writer whose work appears on the award-winning website Woman Around Town, as well as on Washington Post, Vice (Munchies) and the Washingtonian to name a few. Two of her photographs were selected for an exhibit at the Washington Historical Society, For the Record: Artfully Historic D.C., where “50 Most Endangered Places in D.C.” were highlighted. Her photographs can be seen in two books from Globe Pequot Press, Discovering Vintage Washington, D.C. and New York’s One-Food Wonders: A Guide to the Big Apple’s Unique Single-Food Spots.
2016
fullscreen Haters love to hate it, while thousands of others vie to get a seat. Yes, Dîner en Blanc made its annual appearance on Saturday. The third D.C. edition of the all-white extravaganza took place at Henry Bacon Park, within sight of the Lincoln Memorial.
What makes a beer garden? Is it the beer that ends in "radler" and "weizen"? The garden? The seemingly ubiquitous picnic table-style layout? These are some of the components, but it takes a certain charm to pull them off in a city that's becoming laden with offerings, where spouts of craft beer just aren't enough to popularize a new joint.
Glen's Garden Market Founder Danielle Vogel Carries On Family Tradition
Step inside Faidley's Seafood, the legendary Baltimore crab cake spot that's so to-die-for, one patron scattered a relative's ashes on the floor.
Buttercream Bakeshop (1250 9th Street NW) is one of the latest additions to Shaw, the neighborhood whose 9th street corridor has seen a massive influx of new openings and real estate development.
On any given day in Washington, D.C. there are hundreds of restaurants to choose from, but Indique in Cleveland Park requires your attention. Chef K. N. Vinod isn't new to the culinary scene. His passion for Indian cuisine spans more than 20 years.
Shouk (pronounced "shook") is already shaking things up in D.C.'s fast-casual scene. With its small interior, which is attractively designed but doesn't make particularly good use of space (we see you, decorative burlap sacks of legumes and artfully arranged wooden crates), stepping inside Shouk is initially reminiscent of entering other new eateries of this category.
by AJ Dronkers, Associate Publisher & Digital Editor Holding large events is a task that isn't for the faint of heart -- especially when you rely on a really small team. But after the success of our Drinks Invitational last year at the Long View Gallery in Shaw, we couldn't resist doing it again.
It's been five days since Shake Shack released its Crispy Peking Chicken Sandwich with James Beard nominated Chef Erik Bruner-Yang. Shake Shack is known for supporting local food retail companies such as Gordy's Pickles for their Pickled Jalapeño Burger as well as Pollystyle, an artisanal baked goods shop, whose graham crackers are used for their Jefferson's Jam Concrete, a custard-like sundae.
Guys, it's time to leave the District and go exploring. There are so many bars slightly outside of DC, all waiting to be patronized by you. Enough with the "It's too far," or "Where is that located again?" You know that there are some killer spots in Virginia and Maryland, but it's time to move past that city snobbery.
When Andrew Evans was the owner and chef of the The Inn at Easton, a now-shuttered boutique hotel and 45-seat fine dining restaurant on Maryland's Eastern Shore, he didn't expect that his culinary life would take a turn toward barbecue. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Evans has worked and dined around the world.
Known for its luxurious accommodations, the Belmond Hotel Collection embodies opulence with its 46 iconic hotels built in some of the most desired locations in the world. One hotel in particular, the Belmond Splendido Mare, juts out from the jagged cliffs along the coast of Portofino overlooking the Liguria Sea.
by Jacob Dean, special to EdibleDC and photos by Jai Williams When Mess Hall (703 Edgewood Street NE) opened its doors for the second annual occurrence of Ramen World, it was more than an opportunity for people to gorge themselves on unlimited food, Japanese Kirin Lager and mixed drinks.
Derek Brown, co-owner of the newly re-opened Columbia Room (124 Blagden Alley NW) and widely lauded spirits preparer and booze evangelist, is standing to my left and speaking with two of his guests. Suddenly I overhear him ask whether the chairs are either too hard or too cushy.
When Bill Butcher first opened Port City Brewing (3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, Va) on February 5, 2011, the kind of craft beer marketplace that the D.C. area has wholeheartedly embraced did not exist. "We were the first packaging brewery to open in the area", said Butcher. "Before we opened, D.C.
If you're not familiar with Taberna del Alabardero (1776 I Street NW), it may be because of your age. An old-school Spanish restaurant located about a block from the White House, Taberna is like a ship in a bottle, sealed away from time and memorializing an era that a younger generation would be at a loss to recognize.
As Super Bowl 50 approaches, football fans can be forgiven if they get a bit nostalgic for the booming voice and exuberant personality of John Madden .
This past Friday, January 8th, the crew of One Eight Distilling (1135 Okie Street NE) prepared for a very special celebration. Located on a quiet corner in Ivy City, the distillery-one of only three within the District-had just turned one year old. Inside the rambling warehouse, the mood was lively and anticipatory.
2015
Discovering Vintage Washington, DC is a guide to all of the city's timeless classic spots that take you back in time. The book spotlights the charming stories that tell you what each place is like...
Whether you're mad about mac and cheese or loopy for lobster rolls, New York's One-Food Wonders will satisfy your desires. It's the first and only book to collect all of the city's weird, wacky, and...
First step of every recipe? Hit the farmers market.
Born in 1824, John Dabney enhanced Richmond's palate with his amazing culinary capabilities as a caterer. Praise may seem unwarranted for such an occupation, but running a successful African-American-owned business during the 19th century was no small feat.
The second iteration of Richmond, Virginia's culinary darling, Fire, Flour, & Fork brought an array of chefs, mixologists, and those truly enthused by food together for a festive five-day celebration. Those who arrived either on Wednesday or Thursday were able to slowly immerse themselves into a welcoming scene; however, by Friday, as multiple events commenced a frenzied, excitable experience incurred.
Dock 5, Union Market's back door event space (1309 5th Street NE) is typically one of the most under-the-radar aspects of the food market and hangout space.
Washington D.C. is known for its quintessential steakhouses; however, unlike its counterparts in New York or Chicago, the District is still emerging as a food city. When dining at steak restaurant certain expectations are placed upon the service, ambiance and most importantly the quality of food.
Snallygaster, D.C.'s most monstrous craft beer festival, returned to Yards Park this Saturday for a somewhat soggy celebration of fermented hops, barley, and wheat. The beverage selection, curated by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director Greg Engert, hit a dizzying 300 beers and ciders this year-quite literally something for everyone.
This year, please don't simply "mail in" Father's Day and give Dad an ugly tie or a last-minute gift card. Father's Day is your chance to say "Thank you" to your dad.
Authenticity in people, and in wine, is a rare quality. It elevates character and requires a sincere dedication to quality.
As the first colony settled by the English in the 'New World,' Virginia's cuisine has changed over the course of its quadricentennial history. From the indigenous people originally present to the wave of colonists and slaves that came afterward, together they built the foundation of recipes that we've come to love and utilize.
Dock 5, Union Market's semi-hidden event space (1309 5th Street NE) played host on Sunday to the final round of Launch Pad, a competition to see which of five promising local food entrepreneurs would receive a six-to-twelve month lease at Union Market and a number of other prizes, including a membership at Mess Hall.
The Nation's Capital, a place where monuments, history, and politics merge together to create one of the most unique cities in the world. Over the last five years Washington D.C. has changed drastically. With a taste for locally grown produce and skillfully crafted cocktails, the District wants to be recognized as food destination such as its big brother, New York City.
In the Chesapeake Bay region, August means two things: an abundance of heirloom tomato varieties in every size, shape, and color, and the arrival of thirty-one uninterrupted days of sensuous summer pleasure. When not eating tomatoes, hedonist foodies long for them, gazing wistfully at them in farmers markets or secretly coveting them in their neighbor's garden.