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Marisa Lang did a beautiful mini obituary on Dickie Dickens of Dan’s Cafe fame, interviewed his son Tracy (scroll to end).
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January 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Marisa Lang did a beautiful mini obituary on Dickie Dickens of Dan’s Cafe fame, interviewed his son Tracy (scroll to end).
wapo.st/45INL2p
wapo.st/45INL2p
Ivy City Smokehouse posted this AI-generated ad on Instagram. This is incredible, is this what dropping acid is like
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Ivy City Smokehouse posted this AI-generated ad on Instagram. This is incredible, is this what dropping acid is like
Back when I did a journalism and actually called a guy to interview him
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An Interview with the Porch Guy
Peter Tracey, the DC resident who went viral on Wednesday. Screengrab from video shot by Veronica WesthrinNote: New update including a statement from Peter one year later Yesterday, DC and the nati…
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January 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Back when I did a journalism and actually called a guy to interview him
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Any other wings in DC not listed here worth polling out? These were polled last time in 2022
January 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Any other wings in DC not listed here worth polling out? These were polled last time in 2022
When I last updated the best DC fried chicken sandwich guide last in 2022, these were the ones that got support.
Any others missing here that I should poll out if updating?
Any others missing here that I should poll out if updating?
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
When I last updated the best DC fried chicken sandwich guide last in 2022, these were the ones that got support.
Any others missing here that I should poll out if updating?
Any others missing here that I should poll out if updating?
Here's the polling data for the Barred in DC Best Pizza poll conducted on Twitter back in September.
Left 3 columns are the actual Twitter poll results. The right 3 columns are the adjusted ratings when you take out people who've never eaten the particular pizza
Left 3 columns are the actual Twitter poll results. The right 3 columns are the adjusted ratings when you take out people who've never eaten the particular pizza
January 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Here's the polling data for the Barred in DC Best Pizza poll conducted on Twitter back in September.
Left 3 columns are the actual Twitter poll results. The right 3 columns are the adjusted ratings when you take out people who've never eaten the particular pizza
Left 3 columns are the actual Twitter poll results. The right 3 columns are the adjusted ratings when you take out people who've never eaten the particular pizza
What summer camps pick up kids in the city and take them out to the burbs/rural areas? I know of Burgundy Farms, which a lotta Hill yuppies seem to like
January 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
What summer camps pick up kids in the city and take them out to the burbs/rural areas? I know of Burgundy Farms, which a lotta Hill yuppies seem to like
Old Ebbitt closed for repairs Monday-Friday this week
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Old Ebbitt closed for repairs Monday-Friday this week
Le Mont Royal closing tonight, open at 5p. $50 open bar option but you can also just pay à la carte
January 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Le Mont Royal closing tonight, open at 5p. $50 open bar option but you can also just pay à la carte
Based on polls only, the Barred in DC Best Pizza guide updated here: barredindc.com/2020/06/28/b...
Best Pizza in DC
Last Updated January 4, 2026 [See other Barred in DC Food lists here] Based on results of Twitter polls. Prices for 1 topping pizza (size indicated). Not including tip + tax. Other Pizza types avai…
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January 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Based on polls only, the Barred in DC Best Pizza guide updated here: barredindc.com/2020/06/28/b...
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I feel like Tom Sietsema is really enjoying not being anonymous anymore
January 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I feel like Tom Sietsema is really enjoying not being anonymous anymore
Tom Sietsema joins the Eebee’s love train
January 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Tom Sietsema joins the Eebee’s love train
Canton Disco, a Cantonese-inspired spot, is hoping to open next month in former Pho Junkies/Justin’s Cafe space in Navy Yard
January 2, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Canton Disco, a Cantonese-inspired spot, is hoping to open next month in former Pho Junkies/Justin’s Cafe space in Navy Yard
Plot twist - El Rey announcing both U Street and Navy Yard locations “closed until the spring”
January 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Plot twist - El Rey announcing both U Street and Navy Yard locations “closed until the spring”
Filled in since I took this pic. The Eastern is a great wine bar - cocktails are great too, mostly $13-14.
January 1, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Filled in since I took this pic. The Eastern is a great wine bar - cocktails are great too, mostly $13-14.
Cool folks at Barrel
January 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Cool folks at Barrel
Quick stop at Mr. Henry’s, have only been inside once before
January 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Quick stop at Mr. Henry’s, have only been inside once before
Not surprised to see this - great space and HH but location got no one after 9p. All the late night margaritas going to Mission NY
last call for el rey in navy yard, apparently forever. staff said they close tonight for good. *may* open later this spring with a new menu and/or whole new concept. someone check on u street location...
January 1, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Not surprised to see this - great space and HH but location got no one after 9p. All the late night margaritas going to Mission NY
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last call for el rey in navy yard, apparently forever. staff said they close tonight for good. *may* open later this spring with a new menu and/or whole new concept. someone check on u street location...
January 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
last call for el rey in navy yard, apparently forever. staff said they close tonight for good. *may* open later this spring with a new menu and/or whole new concept. someone check on u street location...
Another early countdown
at 8p at the Roost
at 8p at the Roost
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Another early countdown
at 8p at the Roost
at 8p at the Roost
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Warning/reminder: Alexandria launches fireworks over the Potomac at 7:30 p.m. and midnight tonight, and there's also a display on the Mall at midnight. (Not clear if those will be launched like July 4 or not.)
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www.firstnightalexandria.org
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Freedom 250
Official website of Freedom 250
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December 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Warning/reminder: Alexandria launches fireworks over the Potomac at 7:30 p.m. and midnight tonight, and there's also a display on the Mall at midnight. (Not clear if those will be launched like July 4 or not.)
freedom250.org/events-calen...
www.firstnightalexandria.org
freedom250.org/events-calen...
www.firstnightalexandria.org
Pretty ridiculous HH til 10p today at Sly, the rooftop (mostly indoors) bar of the Morrow Hotel. DJ at 2-6p. Several things are like 66% off normal price.
But took them 45 minutes to even get special HH menu printed, another common lack of comms between marketing -managers-staff
But took them 45 minutes to even get special HH menu printed, another common lack of comms between marketing -managers-staff
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pretty ridiculous HH til 10p today at Sly, the rooftop (mostly indoors) bar of the Morrow Hotel. DJ at 2-6p. Several things are like 66% off normal price.
But took them 45 minutes to even get special HH menu printed, another common lack of comms between marketing -managers-staff
But took them 45 minutes to even get special HH menu printed, another common lack of comms between marketing -managers-staff
Thorough story by Tim Carman, Emily Heil, and Warren Rojas about the unsettled or worse state of the DC restaurant scene based a lot on decisions by humans.
Interesting analysis of liquor license cancelations though was this end of a 3 year cycle?
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Interesting analysis of liquor license cancelations though was this end of a 3 year cycle?
wapo.st/44Oe2vX
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December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Thorough story by Tim Carman, Emily Heil, and Warren Rojas about the unsettled or worse state of the DC restaurant scene based a lot on decisions by humans.
Interesting analysis of liquor license cancelations though was this end of a 3 year cycle?
wapo.st/44Oe2vX
Interesting analysis of liquor license cancelations though was this end of a 3 year cycle?
wapo.st/44Oe2vX
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Still need plans for New Year's Eve? Here’s a list of rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year.
13 New Year's Eve Parties and Celebrations in the DC Area
Rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Still need plans for New Year's Eve? Here’s a list of rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year.