D.C. Restaurant Week Best Bets:Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week returns August 24-30, bringing a full week of three-course menus and maximum flavor to heat up dining out in the DMV. Some of the city’s toughest tables in town, including Fiola Mare, Osteria Morini DC, and Amparo Fonditaparticipate in the menu deals. And don’t worry, we have some advice for how to book the toughest tables in town.
Washington Like a Tourist: It’s always fun to play tourist for a day in your own city. Our 72-hour guide to DC delivers an entire weekend of delicious dining in our nation’s capital. This includes lining up for breakfast tacos at La Tejana, drinking espresso martinis at Le Diplomate, and sampling the veggie-forward menu at Oyster Oyster.
Nepalese Cuisine on H Street: D.C. is experiencing a boom in Nepalese cuisine, and the H Street, NE corridor is a great place to plan a food crawl soon. Look no further than the thukpa at Tapori or the buffalo momos at Nanglo. And end your jaunt over at the Tempo Shack — where you order at the takeout window for essential dishes like chow mein noodles and Nepali-style barbecue.
Girl Dinner Done Right:From French fries to Caesar salad and a martini, so-called “girl dinner” menus have become a new trend for The District, offering light bites and mix-and-match meals. For example, indulgent lobster rolls are on offer at The Lafayette inside the Hay-Adams Hotel. Meanwhile, a silver platter arrives with Lobby Bar’s nuggets, truffle Parmesan fries, Caesar salad, and two dirty martinis for $80 on Capitol Hill.
New to the Hit List (Aug. 2026) Bammy’s Modern Caribbean, The Dabney, Her Diner, Masseria, Uchi DC, Wheelhouse.
Everywhere You’ll Want to Eat in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Our guide to where to dine in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, whether you’re looking for housemade pasta and Michelin-starred sushi or date night spots and go-to bakeries.
