It’s no secret that even five years removed, restaurants still face challenges in a post-pandemic world. And the unfortunate reality is that the economics of running a sustainable business when faced with rising food costs, a decreased appetite for overall consumer spend, and cultural and legislative obstacles has proven to be a difficult landscape to…
Washington, DC
Un je ne sais quoi… Review – Dupont Circle’s Playful French Bakery
Tucked into a narrow sliver of Connecticut Avenue in DuPont Circle, Un je ne sais quoi… is a classic French patisserie—a cramped gem sandwiched between two taller buildings. A few tiny tables and chairs hug the storefront, desperately seeking refuge from the day’s muggy heat. Inside the patisserie is a claustrophobe’s worst nightmare: a sprawl…
Reverie Review – A Night of Homage to Georgetown’s Finest
In October 2025, Reverie served its last customers and shuttered its doors for good—ending a truly tumultuous run that saw the restaurant grit its way through a global pandemic, earn a Michelin star, and then have to pick up the pieces left after a fire that forced the restaurant into an 18-month hiatus of renovation…
Doro Soul Food Review – An Ethiopian Fried Chicken Joint That Really Packs a Punch
Inspiration for what new restaurants to try can manifest in a multitude of different ways, but because I’m such a visual eater, I’m a sucker for anything that the Eater YouTube channel showcases. In this particular case for this particular review, Doro Soul Food located in the eclectic DC neighborhood of Shaw was on the…
Albi Review – A Night at Washington, D.C.’s Buzziest Restaurant
It can be hard for a restaurant to find its voice in a day and age where customers have so many food experience options. Albi—a restaurant owned by Michael Rafidi, the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 recipient for Outstanding Chef of the Year—has found a way to home in on their voice. Located in the beautiful,…