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Ike Allen

Staff Writer

Ike Allen covers politics, food, culture, and transportation in DC and writes the monthly Hidden Eats column for the magazine. He grew up in DC.

The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC

Hotels | News & Politics | Things to Do

The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC

From the biggest national events to overlooked local gems to $250,000 hotel packages, here’s our guide to enjoying—or maybe just enduring—America’s 250th birthday in and around Washington

America 250, Donald Trump

June 23, 2026

Going All Out for America’s 250th? Splurge on These DC Hotel Packages.

Things to Do | Travel

Going All Out for America’s 250th? Splurge on These DC Hotel Packages.

For $250,000 you can book a Presidential Suite and ride a yacht

America's 250th

June 23, 2026

11 Historic Hidden Gems Around the DC Area

Things to Do

11 Historic Hidden Gems Around the DC Area

In the Washington area, you don’t have to go to the National Mall to find unique and fascinating bits of Americana

America's 250th, DC History, Hidden Gems

June 23, 2026

5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area

News & Politics | Things to Do

5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area

New attractions. Prettier parks. An even better Lincoln Memorial. Washington is glowing-up.

America's 250th, DC Parks, Memorials, Mount Vernon

June 23, 2026

Albi Is the First Restaurant Outside NYC Ever to Earn Four Stars From the New York Times

Food

Albi Is the First Restaurant Outside NYC Ever to Earn Four Stars From the New York Times

Chef Michael Rafidi's Palestinian restaurant joins the rarefied company of restaurants like Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park.

Albi, The New York Times

June 16, 2026

12 New Restaurants in the DC Area We’re Excited About This Month

Food

12 New Restaurants in the DC Area We’re Excited About This Month

Check out fresh spots for Vietnamese spicy fried chicken, fancy martinis, and more.

Best New Restaurants

June 15, 2026

This Iranian Market in Rockville Offers Traditional Stews and Lesser-Known Sandwiches

Food

This Iranian Market in Rockville Offers Traditional Stews and Lesser-Known Sandwiches

At Gourmet Bazaar, Persians can shop for hard-to-find goods from their home country and grab great takeout.

Grocery Stores, Hidden Eats, Iranian Restaurant

June 9, 2026

Trump’s Golf Club Guy Is Renovating the Reflecting Pool, There’s New Polling on the Mayoral Race, and We Launched a Tough DC Trivia Game

News & Politics

Trump’s Golf Club Guy Is Renovating the Reflecting Pool, There’s New Polling on the Mayoral Race, and We Launched a Tough DC Trivia Game

This is Washingtonian Today.

Washingtonian Today

May 20, 2026

What Might Be Next for Muriel Bowser?

News & Politics

What Might Be Next for Muriel Bowser?

How other former DC mayors spent their time.

Capital Comment, DC Mayor, Muriel Bowser

May 20, 2026

25 Classic Restaurants in the DC Area That Stand the Test of Time

Food

25 Classic Restaurants in the DC Area That Stand the Test of Time

Terrific dining spots that are still thriving after a quarter century–or more.

Classic restaurants

May 19, 2026