I tried McDonald’s CosMc’s drinks menu and I’m still on a sugar high
The drinks-focused spinoff from McDonald’s, called CosMc’s, is serving up kombucha powder, popping boba and a whole lot of sugar.
By Amanda FinneganVietnamese and vegetarian, Chay makes a splash in Falls Church
At Chay, chef Lan Tran and her husband and co-owner, Thi Le, are offering something different and delicious: meatless Vietnamese cooking.
By Tom SietsemaVegetarian dishes from North and South India fuel Vegz in Adams Morgan
The restaurant, started by a pair of immigrants just before the pandemic, offers dosas, paneer tikka masala and a variety of chaats.
By Sonia RaoAt D.C.’s best new Mexican restaurant, the cooking will thrill you
At Amparo Fondita, chef Christian Irabién offers an outstanding seafood-driven Mexican menu in Dupont Circle.
By Tom SietsemaIt’s time for me to say goodbye to the column, but it’s not the end
In 11 years of writing The Post’s Casual Dining column, Tim Carman has learned a lot about Washington, the world and himself.
By Tim CarmanDining chat: What do you do when a mouse appears in a restaurant?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: Help! A member of our lunch group refuses to tip.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaDining chat: Days before Christmas, a restaurant canceled a diner’s reservation. ‘What should I have expected?’
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
By Tom SietsemaAt Casa Teresa, a veteran Spanish chef makes magic
Rubén García goes back to his roots at Casa Teresa with food cooked over a grill and recipes from his childhood in Spain.
By Tom Sietsema5 great places to eat in London, from Sunday roast to afternoon tea
Food critic Tom Sietsema’s London dining recommendations include a museum restaurant, an Indian charmer, a spot for afternoon tea and a place for Sunday roast.
By Tom SietsemaThis new Afghan restaurant deserves more diners to appreciate it
My Kabul in Laurel opened in the spring after Khalis Noori couldn’t find a place for fellow Afghan refugees to come together.
By Tom SietsemaThe 10 best D.C.-area casual restaurants of 2023
This year was a strong one for burgers, barbecue and a tiny Rockville carryout specializing in Taiwanese bao.
By Tim CarmanLechonera DMV extends Puerto Rico’s rich ‘pork highway’ to Woodbridge
The food truck, open only on the weekends, cooks whole suckling pigs over smoldering logs of white oak, a local wood applied to a traditional Puerto Rican dish.
By Tim CarmanClaudio’s Table is set with expert takes on Italian classics
Claudio’s Table, a fresh source of pasta and pizza, was introduced by veteran chef Claudio Pirollo, whose popular Et Voila! is just blocks away.
By Tom SietsemaCeibo celebrates South America with sibling revelry in Adams Morgan
At Ceibo, brothers Juan and Manuel Olivera, natives of Uruguay, are the soul behind the expert cooking and service.
By Tom SietsemaA vegetarian finds hot dog bliss at Lyman’s Tavern
The Columbia Heights bar is a place of many comforts.
By Sonia RaoThai plus Laotian equals something special at Padaek in Arlington
Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao fame opens another location of her Falls Church restaurant, whose cooking spans two nations’ cuisines.
By Tom SietsemaChef Trini’s is a captivating Caribbean restaurant in an unlikely spot
Wagshal’s, the source of good meat and takeaway foods, has opened a Caribbean restaurant named for its longtime executive chef, a native of Trinidad and Tobago.
By Tim CarmanQui Qui: The culinary Puerto Rican party you don’t want to miss
This festive, second-story restaurant in Shaw showcases the best of Puerto Rican cooking and culture.
By Gabe HiattThe flashy Philippe Chow is a mixed designer bag at the Wharf
New York chef Philippe Chow brings his Chinese menu to a glamourous D.C. setting with uneven results.
By Tom SietsemaEvery night is a fiesta at El Presidente in Union Market
Stephen Starr’s latest D.C. restaurant is a sight to behold with Mexican flavors that have the dining room full night after night.
By Tom SietsemaWhy Purple Patch is my favorite restaurant of the year
Purple Patch’s draws include its strong Filipino cooking, friendly service and charming owner, Patrice Cleary.
By Tom Sietsema2023 Fall Dining Guide
Post food critic Tom Sietsema shares his picks for the best bargains, family-friendly spots and date night restaurants in the D.C. region.
By Tom Sietsema