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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.

Morris American Bar gets dolled up for the holidays. Photograph courtesy of Morris American Bar.

Food

Where to Find Festive Holiday Cheer at Bars Around DC

Get into the holiday spirit with glittery decor, boozy eggnog, and all of the lights.

Christmas Bar, holiday bar, Holiday Decor

November 30, 2023

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Future of Energy?

News & Politics

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Future of Energy?

DC company Last Energy thinks so.

Capital Comment, Climate Change

November 30, 2023

The Grove—a Mediterranean Restaurant With Michelin Aspirations—Opens in Cabin John

Food

The Grove—a Mediterranean Restaurant With Michelin Aspirations—Opens in Cabin John

Chef José López-Picazo hopes to make the Montgomery County neighborhood a fine-dining destination.

Chef José López-Picazo, potomac, Spanish restaurant, The Grove

November 27, 2023

A Beer Spa Is Coming to Maryland

Food

A Beer Spa Is Coming to Maryland

At BierBath, you can sip—and soak—in hoppy brews.

Beer, Breweries, Spas

November 20, 2023

Capitol Hill Gets an Ambitious Sushi Bar From a Nakazawa Alum

Food

Capitol Hill Gets an Ambitious Sushi Bar From a Nakazawa Alum

At Ricky Wang's Omakase @ Barracks Row, try delicacies like bioluminescent firefly squid and Japanese freshwater crab.

Japanese Restaurants, omakase, Omakase @ Barracks Row, Sushi in DC

November 17, 2023

8 Things to Do Around DC on Thanksgiving Day and Weekend

Things to Do

8 Things to Do Around DC on Thanksgiving Day and Weekend

Take a break from turkey and get out of the house for a fun outing.

Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving 2023

November 16, 2023

Neighborhood Guide: 20 Things to Do in Georgetown

Food | Shopping | Things to Do

Neighborhood Guide: 20 Things to Do in Georgetown

Grab drinks, have dinner, or take in some local history at these new offerings in the Northwest DC enclave

Georgetown, Neighborhood Guide

November 13, 2023

Cathal Armstrong and Cheesetique’s Jill Erber Are Teaming Up for a Classic Italian Restaurant

Food

Cathal Armstrong and Cheesetique’s Jill Erber Are Teaming Up for a Classic Italian Restaurant

Corso Italian will bring fresh pastas and veal parm to the Village at Shirlington in December.

Cathal Armstrong, Corso, Italian Restaurants, Jill Erber

November 10, 2023

Where to Get Thanksgiving Takeout Around DC

Food

Where to Get Thanksgiving Takeout Around DC

Feast on turkey paella, butternut-squash enchiladas, or a traditional whole bird.

Takeout, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving To-Go

November 9, 2023

The Pandas Are Gone. Now What?

News & Politics

The Pandas Are Gone. Now What?

Washington's unofficial symbols have flown to China. Where does that leave our region?

Giant Pandas, Goodbye Pandas

November 8, 2023