Jessica Sidman
@jessicasidman.bsky.social
đ¤ 969
đĽ 80
đ 178
Food editor, Washingtonian magazine
Our food teamâs most anticipated DC area restaurants, plus the trends we hope die in 2026.
washingtonian.com/2026/01/06/o...
loading . . .
Our Food Team's Most Anticipated Restaurants and Top Trends for 2026
Plus: trends we hope go away and our eating-out resolutions.
https://washingtonian.com/2026/01/06/our-food-teams-most-anticipated-restaurants-and-top-trends-for-2026/
about 18 hours ago
0
4
0
What's IN and OUT in DC restaurant trends for 2026
washingtonian.com/2026/01/05/w...
2 days ago
1
3
0
Here's an excessively long list of things we LOVED and HATED across DC restaurants in 2025. What would you add?
washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/t...
loading . . .
Things We Loved and Hated at DC Restaurants in 2025
It's a long list.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/things-we-loved-and-hated-at-dc-restaurants-in-2025/
8 days ago
0
2
1
Here's an excessively long list of things we LOVED and HATED across DC restaurants in 2025. What would you add?
washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/t...
loading . . .
Things We Loved and Hated at DC Restaurants in 2025
It's a long list.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/things-we-loved-and-hated-at-dc-restaurants-in-2025/
8 days ago
0
0
0
Ate lots of nice things this year. These are some of the best:
washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/f...
loading . . .
Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area
Fried tamal de elote, a baked alaska, and other memorable bites of 2025.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/favorite-dishes-of-the-year-in-the-dc-area-2025/
8 days ago
0
2
0
Wow, it was a wild year in DC food news
washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/t...
loading . . .
The Biggest DC-Area Food News of 2025, Ranked
DC loses Michelin stars, Initiative 82 gets an overhaul, and more.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/30/the-biggest-dc-area-food-news-of-2025-ranked/
8 days ago
0
1
1
Workers at the Duck & the Peach and its sister restaurants are moving to unionize. Here's what's going on:
washingtonian.com/2025/12/15/w...
loading . . .
Workers at The Duck & the Peach Move to Unionize
Management told employees they would not agree to their fair process petition.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/15/workers-at-the-duck-the-peach-move-to-unionize/
23 days ago
0
5
0
đ¨Alert!đ¨ A hot new contender has entered DCâs bagel scene.
washingtonian.com/2025/12/12/a...
loading . . .
Andy's Pizza Has Entered the DC Bagel Game
The New York-style bagels get their blistery exterior from a 72 hour ferment.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/12/andys-pizza-has-entered-the-dc-bagel-game/
26 days ago
1
5
0
This psychedelic mushroom-themed restaurant in DC closed last week. But the owners are still moving forward with their plans to build a wellness retreat.
washingtonian.com/2025/03/06/t...
loading . . .
This DC Restaurant Wants to Take You on a Psychedelic Mushroom JourneyâMinus the Mushrooms
Knead Hospitality opens tasting menu restaurant Sagrada inside Mi Vida on 14th Street.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/03/06/this-dc-restaurant-wants-to-take-you-on-a-psychedelic-mushroom-journey-minus-the-mushrooms/
27 days ago
0
2
0
DC's Bitcoin bar will open Dec. 19...
washingtonian.com/2025/12/03/a...
loading . . .
A Huge Bitcoin Bar and Steakhouse Is Opening in DC
PubKey expands from New York with a podcast studio, event space, and more.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/03/a-huge-bitcoin-bar-and-steakhouse-is-opening-in-dc/
27 days ago
0
1
2
Compass Rose recently became an all-day cafe and market. The evening wine bar menu debuts tonight.
washingtonian.com/2025/12/10/c...
loading . . .
Compass Rose Is Reborn as Sook, an All-Day Cafe, Market, and Wine Bar
An evening menu with natural wines, spritzes, and comfort foods debuts tonight.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/10/compass-rose-is-reborn-as-sook-an-all-day-cafe-market-and-wine-bar/
28 days ago
0
0
2
reposted by
Jessica Sidman
DC Beer
30 days ago
Depressing read here. Fewer diners means less beers sold, too. And yes, Henceforth gets a somber quote in.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
4
1
Business is down. The vibes are tense. President Trump claims DCâs restaurant scene is âboomingâ since his return to the White Houseâbut insiders tell a different story. My latest magazine feature:
washingtonian.com/2025/12/08/t...
loading . . .
The DC Restaurant Trump Slump
President Trump claims DCâs restaurant scene is âboomingâ since his return to the White Houseâbut insiders tell a different story.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/08/the-dc-restaurant-trump-slump/
about 1 month ago
0
20
12
This northern Virginia restaurant has a big kids' play area in the middle of the dining room:
washingtonian.com/2025/12/05/t...
loading . . .
This New England-Style Restaurant in Fairfax Now Doubles As a Kids' Play Space
Parents can have a lobster roll and beer while kids have fun at Play Date Social.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/05/this-new-england-style-restaurant-in-fairfax-now-doubles-as-a-kids-play-space/
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
A huge "Bitcoin bar" is opening soon in the former Hill Country Barbecue space. A basement steakhouse called (literally) Dimly Lit Chophouse will open this spring. I've got all the details:
washingtonian.com/2025/12/03/a...
loading . . .
A Huge Bitcoin Bar and Steakhouse Is Opening in DC
PubKey expands from New York with a podcast studio, event space, and more.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/12/03/a-huge-bitcoin-bar-and-steakhouse-is-opening-in-dc/
about 1 month ago
3
0
4
Ingle Korean Steakhouseâone of the area's best upscale KBBQ restaurantsâhas a new location on 14th Street.
washingtonian.com/2024/11/25/o...
loading . . .
One of the DC Area's Best Korean Barbecue Restaurants Opens on 14th Street
Ingle Korean Steakhouse is known for prix-fixe menus with American wagyu.
https://washingtonian.com/2024/11/25/one-of-the-dc-areas-best-korean-barbecue-restaurants-is-opening-on-14th-street/
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
Put all my takes on the latest DC Michelin Guide in one place:
washingtonian.com/2025/11/19/w...
loading . . .
Why Does the DC Michelin Guide Feel So Stale?
The tire company's restaurant guide is not a very good representation of DCâs dining scene.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/19/why-does-the-dc-michelin-guide-feel-so-stale/
about 2 months ago
0
8
2
Eebeeâs is the classic neighborhood bar DC needs right now
washingtonian.com/2025/11/14/e...
loading . . .
Eebee's Is the Classic Neighborhood Bar DC Needs Right Now
The Shaw bar serves classic cocktails, draft beers, and a standout cheeseburger
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/14/eebees-is-the-classic-neighborhood-bar-dc-needs-right-now/
about 2 months ago
2
7
0
BREAKING: The Inn at Little Washington has lost a Michelin star. It was the only 3-star restaurant in the DC region. The announcement comes ahead of Michelin's star ceremony next Tuesday.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/12/t...
loading . . .
The Inn at Little Washington Loses a Michelin Star
It joins Alinea and Masa in being downgraded from three to two stars.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/12/the-inn-at-little-washington-loses-a-michelin-star/
about 2 months ago
0
5
4
DC's streateries are dying off thanks to... DC âThis feels like a way to say âI donât want streateries, but I donât want to say that part out loud, and so weâre going to create this really onerous process.ââ
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
loading . . .
Is This the Haphazard End of Streateries in DC? - Washingtonian
DCâs stricter new outdoor dining rules go into effect November 30. Many restaurants plan to tear them down altogether.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/is-this-the-haphazard-end-of-streateries-in-dc/
about 2 months ago
4
19
9
Elazar Sontag is the new Washington Post food critic, replacing Tom Sietsema. He was previously restaurant editor at Bon AppĂŠtit.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/e...
loading . . .
Elazar Sontag Is the Washington Post's New Food Critic
He's the former Restaurant Editor of Bon AppĂŠtit magazine.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/elazar-sontag-is-the-washington-posts-new-food-critic/
about 2 months ago
0
1
2
An animal rights group is trying to get a foie gras ban on the DC ballot next year. Yay or nay?
washingtonian.com/2025/11/07/a...
loading . . .
A Foie Gras Ban Could Potentially End Up on DC's Ballot Next Year
An animal welfare group is still in the early stages of advancing the voter initiative.
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/07/a-foie-gras-ban-could-potentially-end-up-on-dcs-ballot-next-year/
2 months ago
1
0
0
reposted by
Jessica Sidman
Washingtonian
2 months ago
A front-of-house employee says word among the staff was that Woodmont Grill was last in sales among Hillstoneâs restaurants. âFrom what I heard, we were costing the company money to stay open,â she says.
loading . . .
Woodmont Grill Abruptly Closes in Bethesda
Employees say they were blindsided by the news.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/woodmont-grill-abruptly-closes-in-bethesda/
0
2
2
Hillstone cites âdiminishment of parking over timeâ and staffing struggles among the reasons for the closure of Woodmont Grill. "From what I heard, we were costing the company money to stay open,â one employee tells me.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/w...
loading . . .
Woodmont Grill Abruptly Closes in Bethesda
Employees say they were blindsided by the news.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/woodmont-grill-abruptly-closes-in-bethesda/
2 months ago
2
1
0
OPENING TONIGHT: An sleek island-inspired restaurant in downtown DC from a Toronto-based chef
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/a...
loading . . .
A Sleek Island-Inspired Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge Open in Downtown DC
Isla and Goodlove draw from the Caribbean and beyond with plenty of rum cocktails.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/a-sleek-island-inspired-restaurant-and-cocktail-lounge-open-in-downtown-dc/
2 months ago
0
0
0
Woodmont Grill has abruptly closed in Bethesda
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/w...
loading . . .
Woodmont Grill Abruptly Closes in Bethesda
It's been a staple of the neighborhood for decades.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/29/woodmont-grill-abruptly-closes-in-bethesda/
2 months ago
0
0
0
JosĂŠ AndrĂŠs's @WCKitchen will provide free meals to furloughed federal workers beginning today. Details here:
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/27/j...
loading . . .
JosĂŠ AndrĂŠs's World Central Kitchen Will Feed Furloughed Federal Workers
Free meals will be available in Navy Yard today.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/27/jose-andress-world-central-kitchen-will-feed-furloughed-federal-workers/
2 months ago
0
10
4
Cuba Libre is launching a small-portion, high-protein menu specifically catering to the Ozempic crowd.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/22/t...
loading . . .
This DC Restaurant Is Launching a Special Menu for the Ozempic Crowd
Cuba Libre will offer smaller, protein-packed portions in response to the popularity of GLP-1 drugs.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/22/this-dc-restaurant-is-launching-a-special-menu-for-the-ozempic-crowd/
3 months ago
0
2
0
An oyster bar is returning to Union Marketâthis time from the chef behind Fancy Ranch Fried Chicken and recently closed Shilling Canning Company.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/21/a...
loading . . .
An Oyster Bar Is Returning to Union Market - Washingtonian
Cowbell Seafood & Oyster. 1309 5th St., NE. The central bar inside Union Market, once home to Rappahannock Oyster Bar, will become a different oyster bar beginning Thursday, October 23. Couple Sara Qu...
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/21/an-oyster-bar-is-returning-to-union-market/
3 months ago
0
1
0
Millie's is accusing the Balos/Bar Angie owners of ripping them off at a new restaurant opening in Long Island.
admin.washingtonian.com/2025/10/17/m...
loading . . .
https://admin.washingtonian.com/2025/10/17/millies-accuses-balos-owners-of-ripping-them-off-at-long-island-restaurant/
3 months ago
0
0
0
Chatted with food critic Tom Sietsema about leaving the Post, more than 25 years of reviews (and disguises!), and what's next:
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/14/t...
loading . . .
Tom Sietsema on Disguises, Memorable Reviews, and Whatâs Next
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/14/tom-sietsema-on-disguises-memorable-reviews-and-whats-next/
3 months ago
0
2
0
The chef behind DC's newest omakase counter earned a Michelin star in Spain. Can he do it again here?
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/02/d...
loading . . .
DC's Newest Omakase Counter Is Already Gunning for a Michelin Star
Globe-trotting chef Tadayoshi Motoa will serve 20 courses for $200.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/02/dcs-newest-omakase-counter-is-already-gunning-for-a-michelin-star/
3 months ago
0
1
0
DC restaurant owners are among those who are particularly anxious about this government shutdown. "Weâre just getting back up and now this."
www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/02/g...
loading . . .
Government Shutdown Is the Latest Blow to DC's Beleaguered Restaurant Industry
"It feels different, like there's more things that we're coming up against."
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/02/government-shutdown-is-the-latest-blow-to-dcs-beleaguered-restaurant-industry/
3 months ago
0
1
0
A private room karaoke bar and pan-Asian restaurant is opening in Union Market with plenty of TikTok bait.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/29/a...
loading . . .
A TikTok-Ready Pan-Asian Restaurant and Karaoke Bar Is Opening in Union Market
Singing Tiger offers showy cocktails and an eclectic menu at Hotel Nell.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/29/a-tiktok-ready-pan-asian-restaurant-and-karaoke-bar-is-opening-in-union-market/
3 months ago
0
2
1
Did the political cocktailâa staple of DC lifeâquietly die since Trump returned to the White House?
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/25/i...
loading . . .
Is the Political Cocktail Dead?
The DC specialty has been notably absent since Trump retook the White House.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/25/is-the-political-cocktail-dead/
3 months ago
1
4
2
Elmina chef Eric Adjepong is now offering a fast-casual takeout-only version of his contemporary Ghanaian restaurant
washingtonian.com/2025/09/24/t...
loading . . .
Try West African Ramen and Ghanaian Comfort Food at Eric Adjepong's DC Takeout Spot
The Elmina chef offers a fast-casual version of his contemporary Ghanian restaurant..
http://washingtonian.com/2025/09/24/try-west-african-ramen-and-ghanaian-comfort-food-at-eric-adjepongs-dc-takeout-spot/
3 months ago
0
2
0
Shibuya Eatery, the Japanese restaurant formerly in Adams Morgan, has been reinvented as a fast-casual spot in Chevy Chase with customizable ramen, rice bowls, and salads
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/18/s...
loading . . .
Shibuya Eatery Goes Fast-Casual With Ramen and Rice Bowls in Chevy Chase
Chef Darren Norris offers customizable bowls using many of his old recipes.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/18/shibuya-eatery-goes-fast-casual-with-ramen-and-rice-bowls-in-chevy-chase/
4 months ago
0
1
1
The most exciting new restaurants are actually bars
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/15/f...
loading . . .
Looking for Some of DCâs Most Exciting Cooking? Hit the Bar.
Here's why top DC chefs are opening wine bars and cocktail spots.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/15/food-trend-bar-food-in-the-dc-area/
4 months ago
0
2
1
A day after Trump was protested at a DC restaurant, Joe Biden hit up L'Ardente, where he was greeted with applause.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/11/j...
loading . . .
Joe Biden Dines Out at DC Italian Restaurant L'Ardente
He was greeted by applause and took selfies a day after Trump was protested at a DC restaurant.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/11/joe-biden-dines-out-at-dc-italian-restaurant-lardente/
4 months ago
0
7
1
How did protesters get inside the restaurant where Trump was dining? I've got the behind-the-scenes story:
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/10/h...
loading . . .
How Protesters Got Into the DC Restaurant Where Trump Dined
Activists chanted, "Free DC. Free Palestine. Trump is the Hitler of our time.â
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/10/how-protesters-got-into-the-dc-restaurant-where-trump-dined/
4 months ago
0
3
4
Armed with Secret Service, President Donald Trump headed one block from the White House to Joeâs Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab to prove how safe DC is following his federal law enforcement takeover.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/09/donald-trump-dines-at-joes-seafood-next-to-the-white-house/
loading . . .
Donald Trump Dines at Joe's Seafood Next to the White House
It's his first visit to a DC restaurant this term.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/09/donald-trump-dines-at-joes-seafood-next-to-the-white-house/
4 months ago
3
13
6
There's a new country western bar and live music venue in townâand it has a mechanical bull!
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/05/a...
loading . . .
A Country Western Bar With Live Music and Mechanical Bull is Opening in Union Market
Desert 5 Spot will feature live-band cowboy karaoke, line-dancing, and a house band.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/05/a-country-western-bar-with-live-music-and-a-mechanical-bull-is-opening-in-union-market/
4 months ago
0
3
1
I wrote about why Trump should not dine out in DC. It's already been a rough year for local restaurants, and like it or not, hosting the president would undoubtedly invite an onslaught of backlash in DC. No one wants to become a political target.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/04/w...
loading . . .
Why Trump Should Not Dine Out in DC
No restaurant wants to end up in the center of a political maelstrom.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/04/why-trump-should-not-dine-out-in-dc/
4 months ago
0
3
1
This is definitely one of the openings I'm most excited about this fall. Maison Bar à Vin, a Paris-inspired wine bar from the team behind Lutèce, opens in Adams Morgan on Sept. 13.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/03/t...
loading . . .
This Paris-Inspired Wine Bar Is One of DC's Top Fall Openings
Maison Bar à Vin. 1834 Columbia Road, NW. Georgetown's tiny, popular neo-bistro Lutèce has just six bar seats. "You can't just come in and be like, 'Can I get a drink? That's the one complaint we have...
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/03/this-paris-inspired-wine-bar-is-one-of-dcs-top-fall-openings/
4 months ago
0
3
0
reposted by
Jessica Sidman
Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
REPORTER: Will you visit a restaurant in DC? TRUMP: I might. Sure. REPORTER: You haven't gone to one in either of your terms that wasn't-- TRUMP: How do you know?
loading . . .
122
690
128
No phones allowed at this new DC bar, from chef Rock Harper. You will have to secure up your phone in a magnetically locked pouch to enter.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/02/n...
loading . . .
No Phones Allowed at This New DC Bar. Seriously.
Rock Harper transforms Hill Prince on H Street into Hush Harbor, a fully offline bar.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/02/no-phones-allowed-at-this-new-dc-bar-seriously/
4 months ago
1
5
2
One DC chef says 4 employees have been detained by ICE, a handful are calling out, and 2 have resigned amid Trump's immigration crackdown. "They say they were scared, and theyâre not going to show up to work."
www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/26/m...
loading . . .
Many DC Restaurant Workers Fear Going to Work Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown
It's not just undocumented workers. Many immigrants with legal status worry about being detained too.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/26/many-dc-restaurant-workers-fear-going-to-work-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown/
4 months ago
0
9
6
The 30 best burgers in the DC area.... let's goooooo
www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/07/b...
loading . . .
30 Best Burgers to Bite Into in the DC Area
Our favorites burgers, from juicy bistro burgers to double-stacked smashiesâplus, great fries.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/07/best-burgers-in-the-dc-area/
5 months ago
1
2
1
Modern Filipino restaurant Kayu makes its comeback in Dupont Circle on Wednesday. Check out photos and the menu:
www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/05/m...
loading . . .
Modern Filipino Restaurant Kayu Makes a Comeback in Dupont Circle
Chef Paolo Dungca serves up sweet corn agnolotti with curry and ribeye with burnt coconut sauce.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/05/modern-filipino-restaurant-kayu-makes-a-comeback-in-dupont-circle/
5 months ago
0
2
0
What happens with service fees now? What changes to Initiative 82 and the DC tipped wageâand also "no tax on tips"âmight mean for dining out:
www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/01/w...
loading . . .
What Happens With Restaurant Service Fees Now?
The DC Council gutted Initiative 82, but what does it mean for dining out?
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/08/01/what-happens-with-restaurant-service-fees-now/
5 months ago
0
2
1
Load more
feeds!
log in