Food Scene

11+ hour, 28+ min ago   (95+ words) WTOP News Soon, patrons of People’s Book in Takoma Park may be able to sip a cold beer or a can of wine while reading on the patio, attending a club meeting or listening to a discussion at the shop....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (133+ words) Steeped in history yet thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, 220 S. Fairfax Street is an exceptional detached residence originally built in the 1880s. An extensive renovation and expansion completed between 2022 and 2025 transformed the nearly 3,200-square-foot home while preserving its historic character. The residence…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (249+ words) For almost 30 years, Dukem has been serving up Ethiopian fare in D.C., but now the restaurant will soon close for good. Two years ago, the owner’s daughter, Lydia Tefera, posted a plea on social media for the public to come visit…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (503+ words) A new grocery store, possibly a Publix, may be coming to Dumfries – but it will have to wait until at least Tuesday after September public hearings for the development were halted with a motion to adjourn. The proposal, for which…...

2+ day, 31+ min ago   (315+ words) Now the famed spot has come back yet again, and it’s more exclusive than ever. The public can’t go there at all, in fact: The new Jockey Club has been quietly operating at its original location, which has been converted…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (668+ words) While we may earn a commission if you buy something through these links, we make unbiased, independent decisions about what to recommend. The Adiago tea advent calendar “Nutcracker” is back for 2026, and includes a collection of 24 different teas, each an…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (471+ words) Many of the most ardent fans of My Cravingz live nowhere near Manassas. But they find ways to get there. Some plan road trips around it. At least one Turkish family bought a house because it was close to the…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1631+ words) Every month, WTOP’s DMV Foodie Guide highlights craveable restaurant pop-ups, festivals, collaboration dinners and other standout food experiences bringing the D.C., Maryland and Virginia dining scene to life. October brings more than pumpkin spice to the D.C. area’s dining scene....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (331+ words) Expect Maine-style lobster and crab rolls at Luke’s, a chain with more than 30 “shacks” across the United States and Asia (including a location just a block away). The Mount Pleasant/Glover Park smashburger sensation from Purple Patch chef/owner Patrice…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (814+ words) This story is part of WTOP’s Small Business September coverage. Each week, WTOP is highlighting small businesses across the D.C. region, along with financial, government and other organizations that help our small business community thrive. Sometimes entrepreneurs know exactly what…...