Jess Eng

Jess Eng is a food and culture writer. She contributes to The Washington Post, The New York Times, TASTE, Eater, and more. She also founded and hosts the fermentation-focused podcast Ferments Live. Follow her on Instagram.


The One Who Keeps the Book   Washington D.C.

How to Get Into Pascual, D.C.’s Live-Fire Mexican Destination

To say that Pascual has made a splash in D.C.’s restaurant scene would be something of an understatement. In just…

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Guides   Washington D.C.

The D.C. Area Restaurants Where We Want To Be Regulars

There’s no better feeling than strolling into your neighborhood restaurant, pulling up a seat, and asking for “the usual.” In…

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Dish By Dish   Washington D.C.

How Padaek Celebrates Lao Cuisine in 8 Dishes

Fish sauce is the lifeblood of many Lao dishes. Among them, none are more distinct than padaek — a thick,…

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The One Who Keeps the Book   Washington D.C.

How To Get A Seat At Lutèce, D.C.’s Foremost Neo-Bistro

If you spend enough time wandering Georgetown’s historic cobblestone streets, you’ll inevitably stumble upon the crowds at Lutèce. Located on…

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The chicken tikka masala at Daru

Dish By Dish   Washington D.C.

How Daru Devises Its ‘Indian-ish’ Tastes, in 10 Dishes and Drinks

Daru, the restaurant and cocktail bar just south of H Street Corridor, will serve you exceptional versions of classical Indian…

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Interviews   Washington D.C.

Can’t Easily Define Rooster & Owl? That’s Just How the Tangs Want It

To capture the bountiful cuisine of America today is no easy task, one that seemingly demands years of research (and…

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Dish By Dish   Washington D.C.

How Kayu Makes Its Modern Filipino Magic, In Eight Dishes

At his restaurant Kayu, chef Paolo Dungca wants you to feel right at home. Against a canopy of plants, colorful…

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A seafood dish at Pascual

The Rundown   Washington D.C.

Pascual Brings Top Mexican Cooking to a D.C. Stage, Smoke and All

A fire is alight at the dimly lit Pascual, just a few blocks south of H Street Corridor. Conceptually, that…

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YELLOW's (not) pizzas

The Rundown   Washington D.C.

Everything You Want to Know About YELLOW (not) pizza

When the days turn cold, a brightly lit space with delicious food can make all the difference. YELLOW, a sunny…

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Le Diplomate burger

Guides   Washington D.C.

Where to Find the Most Memorable Burgers in D.C.

Everyone has an opinion about the best burger, especially those in the heart of burger-obsessed D.C. Some cheer for the…

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