Tim Ebner

Tim Ebner

Washington, D.C. Contributor

Tim is a food and travel writer from Washington, D.C. He has been featured in Eater, Bon Appétit, The Washington Post, Thrillist, and Edible DC, and has appeared on-air on the PBS television show “If You Lived Here.” He is working on a cookbook project with Eater, and works in food sustainability and recycling policy in Washington, D.C.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
  • Drink of choice
    A spicy marg.
  • Favorite food movie
    “When Harry Met Sally” — “I’ll have what she’s having …”
  • Most memorable bite
    The pork lychee salad at Rose’s Luxury.
  • Favorite food city
    Mexico City.
  • A spot you’d almost gatekeep
    2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park for some of the best barbecue in the USA. (Sorry Texas!)
  • Hot take
    Ranch tastes great on pizza, and most foods, for that matter.
  • Last meal on earth
    An entire wheel of parmesan cheese.

Tim’s Featured Stories

Guides

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through D.C.

Dish By Dish

It’s the Details That Make the Northern Italian Cooking at Ama Stand Out

Interviews

La’ Shukran Delivers the Full Levantine Experience

Guides

11 Wonderful Restaurants for Dining With a Group Across D.C.

Recent Posts


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The Resy Guide to Autumn in Washington, D.C.

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All About El Presidente, Stephen Starr’s D.C. Ode to Mexico

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The September Hit List: ala, Bar Ivy, Grazie Nonna, and More

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The Resy Guide to D.C.’s Must-Try Ice Creams

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The August Hit List: Dauphine’s, Ellie Bird, Wunder Garten, and More

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The July Hit List: Joon, Oyster Oyster, Philippe Chow, and More

In Washington, D.C., there’s always a reason to celebrate, especially if it’s July, when our nation’s capital throws down for…

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The June Hit List: Mi Vida, Dauphine’s, St. Anselm, and More

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