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IT’S TIME—Introducing Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants 2025! 🍽️

Your ultimate dining guide to the DC region. This is our annual ranked list of the top 100 restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Who’s hungry? ⤵️
The 100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington, DC
Your ultimate guide for where to eat in the DC area. Here is our ranked list of the top restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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From rooftop toasts to live concerts, and late-night dance parties— here are 13 ways to ring in the new year in the DC area 🎊 ✨
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 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Washingtonians! Wishing you peace and joy this season 🎄🎁

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December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
DC resident Hector Biaggi is trying to track down 150 panda statues from PandaMania, a public art project in 2004. So far he’s found about 60.
Whatever Happened to All Those Panda Statues?
Tracking down pandas from a 2004 art project.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Looking for things to do while family and friends are in town? Here are 21 happenings in the DC area this week:
21 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Skate at inside the National Building Museum, catch “Messiah” live, and more.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy Christmas Eve! All is merry and bright at Union Station 🌟

Wishing you safe travels and a happy holiday, Washingtonians 🤍❄️

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December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Good morning, on Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Supreme Court tells Trump no for once
- More Epstein files released
- Theater Festival leaves Kennedy Center

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Supreme Court Tells Trump No for Once, More Epstein Files Released, Theater Festival Leaves Kennedy Center - Washingtonian
Good morning. Sunny and breezy today, with a high around 52. Clouds increase overnight, with a low near 36. Washingtonian Today will be off until next Monday. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The top 10 most expensive homes sold in Washington this past November include the former Tydings Estate in Chevy Chase and an equestrian property in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in November - Washingtonian
10 Where: 2805 P St., NW How much: $4.5 million Listing agent: Ilia Menocal and Genie Asmuth, Compass Buyer’s agent: Nathan Guggenheim, Washington Fine Properties Once owned by former Secretary of…
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December 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Not all threats come from Earth. In Washington, a NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize threats—before it’s too late.
Inside NASA’s Mission to Defend Earth From Deadly Asteroids
Our Solar System contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids that could wipe out an entire city, or worse. In Washington, a NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Things to do this week in the DC area include the National Building Museum’s indoor skating rink, catch a free holiday concert at Union Station, or sing along to Handel’s “Messiah” at the Kennedy Center.
21 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Skate inside the National Building Museum, catch “Messiah” live, and more.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You voted, we counted! Here’s where diners said they loved eating most in our 48th annual restaurant survey.
Your Favorite Restaurants Around DC in 2025
The votes are in for our 48th annual restaurant survey: Here’s where you most loved to eat this year.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning, on Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Trump found more stuff to name after himself
- Some Epstein files vanished
- Cardi B shopped in Maryland

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Trump Found More Stuff to Name After Himself, Some Epstein Files Vanished, and Cardi B Shopped in Maryland - Washingtonian
Good morning. Rain likely this morning, then temperatures will rise to a high around 51. A low near 40 overnight. The Capitals host the Rangers tonight. The Wizards will visit Charlotte. You can find...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thompson-Markward Hall has survived two pandemics, two world wars, and multiple relocations. Why do women keep coming to this semi-Puritan-like residence?
Inside the DC Women’s Dorm That Dates Back to the 19th Century—and Still Keeps Boys Off the Upper Floors - Washingtonian
Thompson-Markward Hall has survived two pandemics, two world wars, and multiple relocations. Why do women keep coming to this semi-Puritan-like residence?
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December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Happy Holidays, DC! ❄️🎁 Winter Skate Spectacular, Holidays at Union Station, Messiah Sing-Along and more—here are cheerful ways to celebrate the holidays this week:
21 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Skate at inside the National Building Museum, catch “Messiah” live, and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If you’re looking for good stories that will engage your mind, touch your heart, and make you simultaneously calm down and freak the heck out about the possibility of a ginormous asteroid wiping out human civilization, we have you covered. Here are our favorite longreads of the year:
A DC Restaurant Trump Slump, the Truth About Autopens, and Killer Rocks From Outer Space: Washingtonian’s Favorite Longreads of 2025 - Washingtonian
Treating yourself to some holiday reading? We have great feature stories. Dig in!
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December 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
New Year's Eve is coming up, here’s a list of elevated parties, groovy concerts, and family-friendly experiences that may make your night unforgettable 🎆
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 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
An anonymous bidder purchased Dan Snyder’s former house in Potomac with a winning bid of $11.84 million.
Dan Snyder’s Former Potomac Estate Sells at Auction - Washingtonian
The price? $13.26 million. The proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We’re less than a week away from Christmas but if you’re still shopping for last-minute gifts, we can help.
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping? Here are 8 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Get in Time For Christmas. - Washingtonian
We’re less than a week away from Christmas (and well into Hanukkah) but if you’re still shopping for last-minute gifts, we can help. Our big, hyper-local gift guide for 2025 featured 67 gifts you can…
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December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- “60 Minutes” yanks story critical of administration
- Suspects ID’d in wine heist
- Jeffrey Epstein Is back in the news

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“60 Minutes” Yanks Story Critical of Administration, Suspects ID’d in Wine Heist, and Jeffrey Epstein Is Back in the News - Washingtonian
Good morning. A cold morning will precede a sunny day with a high around 45. Rain, or maybe a wintry mix, is possible overnight, with a low near 35. The Capital City Go-Go play the Sioux Falls Skyforce...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A very real hockey season is underway, but this year, fictional action on and off the ice is garnering fans.
Wait—Is “Heated Rivalry” Inspired by Alexander Ovechkin? - Washingtonian
The show follows the relationship between a Russian hockey star and his Canadian rival.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
How many times in a row can you bounce a tennis ball off the side of a racquet frame? Logan West’s record is 1,229.
Sidwell’s Tennis Coach Does Wild Trick Shots
Watch his “freestyle tennis” tricks here.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In 2004, artists made 150 panda statues that were scattered across DC as part of PandaMania, a public art project that captured the city’s imagination. Where did they all go?
Whatever Happened to All Those Panda Statues?
Tracking down pandas from a 2004 art project.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our Solar System contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids that could wipe out an entire city, or worse. In Washington, a NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize threats—before it’s too late.
Inside NASA’s Mission to Defend Earth From Deadly Asteroids
Our Solar System contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids that could wipe out an entire city, or worse. In Washington, a NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In need of New Year's Eve plans? 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 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
From Potomac and Chevy Chase to Georgetown and McLean, here are seven luxury home sales in the DC area:
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7 Luxury Home Sales in the DC Area
Details on Washington’s most expensive residential transactions.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM