FEATURES
Stopping Armageddon
Our solar system contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids. A single strike could wipe out an entire city, or worse. A NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize Earth-bound threats–before it’s too late. By Andrew Zaleski.
The DC Restaurant Trump Slump
Business is down. The vibes are tense. President Trump claims the local dining scene is “booming” since his return to the White House–but insiders tell a different story. By Jessica Sidman.
Happier Holidays
Stroll through light displays, go ice-skating, turn up the festive songs. Here’s a guide to making the most of the season–whether you’re embracing traditions, starting new ones, or even letting go of expectations. By Washingtonian Staff.
CAPITAL COMMENT
String Theory: Why is “pearl-clutching” suddenly a popular phrase? By Sam Nicholson.
Raising the Bar: A podcast on the history of LGBTQ+ bars. By Ike Allen.
Millie’s Cries Foul: A new restaurant is remarkably similar to the popular DC eatery. By Jessica Sidman.
Courting Attention: Sidwell Friends’ tennis coach has a tricky side gig. By Rob Brunner.
Remember These?: Remember all those panda statues? By Emma Sullivan.
THINGS TO DO
Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.
IQ
Hanging Up His Fork: Longtime Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema says goodbye–and reveals his face. By Jessica Sidman.
Stepping Up to the Plate: How do you recover from a particularly dark period in your life? Invite Sally Quinn over for a dinner party. By Sylvie McNamara.
LIFE & SHOPPING
Gift Guide: 67 great holiday presents you can buy locally. Plus, tips on giving the best gifts. By Amy Moeller.
Doing Good: Looking to make a donation with local impact? These 21 nonprofits are highly recommended. By Daniella Byck.
An Imperfect marriage?: Some couples are turning to ChatGPT and other AI tools to help navigate a divorce. Here’s why that’s not always a smart idea. Plus, the area’s top divorce attorneys. By Amy Moeller.
TASTE
Dishes of the Year: Brazilian bar snacks, baked Alaska, and 20 more of the greatest things our food critics ate in 2025. By Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman, Ike Allen, and Sara Rosenblum.
The Votes Are In: For the 48th year, our readers told us their favorite places to eat. By Ann Limpert.
Hidden Eats: Two new Himalayan spots are heating up the H Street food scene. By Ike Allen.
HOME
Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.
Neighborhood Briefing: Tysons and Vienna: New places to eat, shop, and play in the neighboring Virginia suburbs. By Kate Corliss and Dara T. Mathis.
FIRST PERSON
PBS journalist Ali Rogin–whose father is Bruce Springsteen’s drummer–talks about growing up in a rock-and-roll family. By Andrew Beaujon.
FEATURES
Stopping Armageddon
Our solar system contains tens of thousands of potentially dangerous asteroids. A single strike could wipe out an entire city, or worse. A NASA office is leading efforts to spot and neutralize Earth-bound threats–before it’s too late. By Andrew Zaleski.
The DC Restaurant Trump Slump
Business is down. The vibes are tense. President Trump claims the local dining scene is “booming” since his return to the White House–but insiders tell a different story. By Jessica Sidman.
Happier Holidays
Stroll through light displays, go ice-skating, turn up the festive songs. Here’s a guide to making the most of the season–whether you’re embracing traditions, starting new ones, or even letting go of expectations. By Washingtonian Staff.
CAPITAL COMMENT
String Theory: Why is “pearl-clutching” suddenly a popular phrase? By Sam Nicholson.
Raising the Bar: A podcast on the history of LGBTQ+ bars. By Ike Allen.
Millie’s Cries Foul: A new restaurant is remarkably similar to the popular DC eatery. By Jessica Sidman.
Courting Attention: Sidwell Friends’ tennis coach has a tricky side gig. By Rob Brunner.
Remember These?: Remember all those panda statues? By Emma Sullivan.
THINGS TO DO
Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.
IQ
Hanging Up His Fork: Longtime Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema says goodbye–and reveals his face. By Jessica Sidman.
Stepping Up to the Plate: How do you recover from a particularly dark period in your life? Invite Sally Quinn over for a dinner party. By Sylvie McNamara.
LIFE & SHOPPING
Gift Guide: 67 great holiday presents you can buy locally. Plus, tips on giving the best gifts. By Amy Moeller.
Doing Good: Looking to make a donation with local impact? These 21 nonprofits are highly recommended. By Daniella Byck.
An Imperfect marriage?: Some couples are turning to ChatGPT and other AI tools to help navigate a divorce. Here’s why that’s not always a smart idea. Plus, the area’s top divorce attorneys. By Amy Moeller.
TASTE
Dishes of the Year: Brazilian bar snacks, baked Alaska, and 20 more of the greatest things our food critics ate in 2025. By Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman, Ike Allen, and Sara Rosenblum.
The Votes Are In: For the 48th year, our readers told us their favorite places to eat. By Ann Limpert.
Hidden Eats: Two new Himalayan spots are heating up the H Street food scene. By Ike Allen.
HOME
Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.
Neighborhood Briefing: Tysons and Vienna: New places to eat, shop, and play in the neighboring Virginia suburbs. By Kate Corliss and Dara T. Mathis.
FIRST PERSON
PBS journalist Ali Rogin–whose father is Bruce Springsteen’s drummer–talks about growing up in a rock-and-roll family. By Andrew Beaujon.
