The new face of fast food
Double-stacked burgers and super-sized fries are no longer the portrait of fast food. Instead, quinoa bowls, wood-fired flatbreads and locally sourced lamb pitas are winning over the hearts of time-strapped diners in the District.
Read more about the growing trend of healthy fast-casual establishments in D.C.
(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
‘Raving’ before work
Most adventures that involve flashing neon lights, electronica beats, break dancers and acrobats with hula-hoops usually end in the early hours of the morning.
But in the case of DAYBREAKER, that’s when the party is just getting started. Read about the new wellness trend.
(Courtesy Travis Vaughn)
Elevated parks
A big project is turning a decades-long vision of connecting D.C.’s Southeast neighborhoods into a reality. And you have to see the modern design to believe it.
Read more about the 11th Street Bridge Park.
(OMA & Luxigon)
OMA & Luxigon
Women claim their place in the kitchen (and the brewery and the distillery)
More women are taking over traditionally male-dominated roles in D.C.’s food and beverage industries.
Read about the shifting dynamics in the food and beverage industries.
(Courtesy Denizens Brewing Company)
Courtesy Denizens Brewing Company
A South American brandy rises to popularity
Move over, vodka. There’s a new neutral spirit taking over the cocktail shaker at your neighborhood bar.
It’s pisco, and the brandy native to Peru and Chile is experiencing a renaissance in the U.S. Read more about the spirit and how to use it at home.
(AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Beer and wine’s latest pairing: yoga
There’s growing interest in downward dogs and drinking. More local wineries and breweries are hosting fitness and tasting sessions. Read more about the trend.
(WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
The art of dining: How artists enhance the dining experience
Artists work side-by-side with chefs, going over everything from the style and flavors of the food to the ambience of the space and then design tableware to enhance both. Read more.
(Courtesy Cloud Terre)
‘The meat you should eat’
There’s a new meat making its way onto the plates of Americans — only it isn’t new at all. It’s thought to have been one of the earliest domesticated animals, and it’s a staple protein in several cuisines and cultures around the world, but for many Americans, goat is new.
Read where you can find it in D.C.
(WTOP/Rachel Nania)