Come on over to my in-progress food chat! washingtonian.com/2020/06/19/tod…

#Longreads: The remarkable story of Vivien Thomas, the Black man who helped invent heart surgery. Published in 1989, this story may be the most popular in our history. We reprised it for our May issue. washingtonian.com/2020/06/19/the…

Days of Anguish, Days of Protest, Days of Hope: Our June/July issue is on stands this week. Subscribe now ➡️ Washingtonian.com/Subscribe 📸: Khalid Naji-Allah/Executive Office of the Mayor

Rising star sommelier Erica Christian (Thamee, ex-Tail Up Goat) talked to me about her experiences as a Black woman working in DC’s finer dining world washingtonian.com/2020/06/22/a-r…

Shower curtain dividers, mini cocktail parties, and more changes to expect as restaurants reopen for indoor dining washingtonian.com/2020/06/23/5-c…

This is so cool

Kevin Tien Is out at Emilie's washingtonian.com/2020/06/24/che…

Well done, world!

Today at 11: Chat with server/sommelier Erica Christian. What's it been like to be a Black woman in DC's finer dining scene? What's her favorite natural wine? Ask away! washingtonian.com/2020/06/26/tod…

Weekend inspo

Changes at Call Your Mother: A Jew-ish Deli—the sandwich once known as the Rihanna Flex is now called the Royal Palm.

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I released the primal scream that we -- and countless other parents for whom this situation isn't just untenable, it's impossible -- have been feeling since March. nyti.ms/3ggPKir

Wow. On the heels of Paola Velez 🍇 Bodega Bakes—lets bake together! 🍇 departure from Kith and Kin, comes news that Chef Kwame Sam is leaving too. Giant loss. Can't wait to see what he does next (please stay in DC!)

Have a food question? Need a dinner recommendation? Now's your chance! (I'm on vacay next week) washingtonian.com/2020/07/10/tod…

#Breaking: DC's new mask mandate requires individuals to wear a mask outside the house. Exceptions include actively eating and drinking, vigorously exercise away from all people, or being alone in an enclosed office. Children under 3 are exempt.

What's the latest restaurant mask protocol? washingtonian.com/2020/07/23/wha…

Have a food question? I'm back at it with my Friday morning chat. washingtonian.com/2020/07/24/tod…