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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · Jan 22
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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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2h
A UVA professor says furloughs historically cost civil servants much more than their paychecks.
How Much Worse Can This Government Shutdown Make Federal Workers Feel? - Washingtonian
Federal workers have had a challenging year, to say the least. Given President Trump's efforts to gut and restructure the bureaucracy, soundtracked by the roar of Elon Musk's DOGE chainsaw in the…
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 4h
Sorry, the historic building doesn’t come with a pole.
Want to Live in a DC Firehouse?
Sorry, the historic building doesn’t come with a pole.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 5h
Good morning, on Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Trump’s shutdown antics vex Republicans
- Ireland hopes to sell its DC embassy
- Renaissance Festival sues most foul varlets

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Trump’s Shutdown Antics Vex Republicans, Ireland Hopes to Sell Its DC Embassy, and Renaissance Festival Sues Most Foul Varlets - Washingtonian
Good morning. Rain this morning yields to windy weather and a high around 73. A low of 49 overnight as cooler weather approaches.🚦Fleece vest traffic control system🚦: (A new fall feature on Washingtonian...
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 20h
Three new history books explore DC punk, two are about zines and one chronicles Swiz.
DC Punk Explored in Three New History Books
Two are about zines and one chronicles Swiz.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 21h
If you need some distraction from the shutdown, here are museums and other things to do in the DC area offering free or discounted admission.
DC Museums and Attractions Offering Shutdown Discounts for Federal Workers - Washingtonian
The list includes the Spy Museum, Planet Word, and the Washington Spirit.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 22h
After nearly seven glorious shutdown-free years, government employees and contractors around the Beltway are once again navigating furloughs, delayed paychecks, and job insecurity.
How to Survive the Government Shutdown in the DC Area - Washingtonian
Our guide to where furloughed federal workers can find joy right now—on a budget.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
Check out a ton of fun and positive things to do this week to help you try to unplug from the bad news.
33 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Hop in a go-kart at Race the District, sample beer at Snallygaster, and more.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
ICYMI: Check out Washingtonian's most powerful women in 2025–who are shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media, and nonprofits.
Most Powerful Women in Washington 2025
The most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media, and nonprofits.
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As a politician, Abigail Spanberger isn’t electrifying. She’s not an Obama or an AOC. She’s not furious like Elizabeth Warren or raw like Cory Booker. Instead, she’s calm and poised, competent and thorough.
Can Abigail Spanberger Make Politics Boring Again?
In an era of bombast and spectacle, Virginia’s Democratic nominee for governor doesn’t go viral, doesn’t do stunts, and promises competence instead of chaos. So far, it’s working for her.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
Tom Sietsema’s 25 year reign as food critic of the Washington Post is coming to an end.
Tom Sietsema Is Stepping Down as Washington Post Food Critic
He also publicly unveiled his face for the first time.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
Good morning, on Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Democrats don’t blink, and shutdown continues
- Pentagon folds on press restrictions
- Tom Sietsema shows his face

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Democrats Don’t Blink, and Shutdown Continues; Pentagon Folds on Press Restrictions; Tom Sietsema Shows His Face - Washingtonian
Good morning. Increasingly cloudy and gusty at times today, with a high around 81. Rain is likely overnight, with a low near 63. 🚦Fleece vest traffic control system 🚦: (A new fall feature on Washingtonian...
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
We want to hear about who you think makes the best pizza or taco or Thai feast. Where you’ve had special-occasion worthy tasting menus—or a great bagel. Take our survey and you could win dinner for two. 🍽️✨
Take Our Restaurant Survey and You Could Win Dinner for Two
We want your opinion on everything from burgers to tasting menus.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 1d
Snallygaster returns Downtown with endless beer and cider tastings, music superstar Chris Brown is still in town, and a free go-kart experience invites neighbors to Race the District.
33 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Hop in a go-kart at Race the District, sample beer at Snallygaster, and more.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
A UVA professor says furloughs historically cost civil servants much more than their paychecks.
How Much Worse Can This Government Shutdown Make Federal Workers Feel? - Washingtonian
Federal workers have had a challenging year, to say the least. Given President Trump's efforts to gut and restructure the bureaucracy, soundtracked by the roar of Elon Musk's DOGE chainsaw in the…
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
Washingtonian celebrates 10 year anniversary of Top Agents with an exclusive reception.
Photos from Washingtonian Real Estate Top Agents Reception 2025 - Washingtonian
On Tuesday, September 30th Washingtonian celebrated 10 years of Top Agents with an exclusive party at Jackie in Navy Yard. The night was celebrated with tasty bites, flowing drinks, and a great…
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
In an era of bombast and spectacle, Virginia’s Democratic nominee for governor doesn’t go viral, doesn’t do stunts, and promises competence instead of chaos. So far, it’s working for her.
Can Abigail Spanberger Make Politics Boring Again?
In an era of bombast and spectacle, Virginia’s Democratic nominee for governor doesn’t go viral, doesn’t do stunts, and promises competence instead of chaos. So far, it’s working for her.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Hope is elusive as shutdown enters sixth day
- Judge foils Trump plan to send troops to Portland
- Commanders win in Los Angeles

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Hope Is Elusive as Shutdown Enters Sixth Day, Judge Foils Trump Plan to Send Troops to Portland, Commanders Win - Washingtonian
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 82 today. A low near 60 overnight. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is available...
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
Chef Tadayoshi Motoa has cooked all over the world from his native Japan to Copenhagen, Jakarta, Dubai, Madrid, and London.
DC's Newest Omakase Counter Is Already Gunning for a Michelin Star
Globe-trotting chef Tadayoshi Motoa will serve 20 courses for $200.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 2d
J.D. Schmidt has long developed properties on Capitol Hill: rowhouse renovations, new construction. But one opportunity in particular enticed him last year: a vacant alley lot a few blocks north of Lincoln Park.
This Capitol Hill Alley House Is Listed for $2.5 Million - Washingtonian
It might herald a new wave of alley houses in the city.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 3d
If you’re looking for a joyous respite from all the tough news in DC, you can add these upcoming celebrity comedy shows to your calendar.
7 Hilarious Comedians to See in the DC Area This Fall
Druski, Iliza Shlesinger, and Trevor Noah are some of the seriously funny acts coming to DC.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 3d
Our guide to where furloughed federal workers can find joy right now—on a budget.
How to Survive the Government Shutdown in the DC Area - Washingtonian
Our guide to where furloughed federal workers can find joy right now—on a budget.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 3d
DC’s best parties of the month were filled with VIPs. Check it out:
Chefs, Journalists, Producers: Photos of the Best Parties Around DC
Party photographer Dan Swartz’s monthly roundup.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 3d
If zoning out in front of Veep reruns is growing stale, civil servants can pass the time with animals, arts and crafts, discounted workout classes, free live shows, and more.
How to Survive the Government Shutdown in the DC Area - Washingtonian
Our guide to where furloughed federal workers can find joy right now—on a budget.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 4d
Get away to a Caribbean island, a shopping destination, or a music mecca with these Washingtonian reader deals.
4 Exclusive Travel Deals for Fall - Washingtonian
Get away to a Caribbean island, a shopping destination, or a music mecca with these Washingtonian reader deals.
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 4d
The continuous encampment was organized by FLARE USA, a volunteer-led group that calls for “the impeachment and removal” of President Donald Trump.
Anti-Trump Encampment at Union Station Dismantled by US Park Police - Washingtonian
A 24-hour encampment organized by a coalition of anti-Trump protesters, which has been operating outside of Union Station for months, was dismantled by the United States Park Police early Friday…
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