Washingtonian: Where to Find Deliciously Crunchy Soft-Shell Crabs Around DC →
Sure, ramps and morels are great, but come spring, the seasonal delicacy I most look forward to is a soft-shell crab sandwich. Get one—or another of these other creative takes—while you can.
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NBC Today: Korean holiday recipes: Braised short ribs and cheesy egg bread →
Chef and restaurateur Danny Lee is visiting the TODAY kitchen to share two of his favorite Korean holiday dishes. He shows us how to prepare tender braised short ribs (aka galbi-jjim) and easy, cheesy egg bread (aka gyeran-ppang) with maple and bacon.
Tasting Table: 20 Romantic Restaurants In Washington DC For Date Night →
When dining out in Washington D.C., you can find pretty much any global cuisine you crave. What's harder to locate is a restaurant that meets a specific environment for a date night. On or off the apps, dating is hard. And once you've made it past the swipe, narrowing down a special place to take a special someone can feel just as daunting. That's why simply lowering the lights isn't enough to call a restaurant "romantic" anymore. Similarly, if date night is your evening to escape for some quality time with a loved one, you deserve to spend your time where the interior design is as intentional as the food. Romance starts when many or all of the senses are engaged.
Read MoreWashingtonian: Food Critic’s Picks: 11 Special Brunch Spots for Mother’s Day 2023 →
We named Danny Lee and Scott Drewno’s Dupont Korean spot DC’s #1 restaurant back in 2020, and the place is still killing it. The offerings here lean more savory—there’s a lone milk-bread French toast, but not much else if Mom is into sweet and carb-laden. My favorites are the grilled, marinated shortrib with eggs and the hefty kimchi burger on a pretzel bun.
Read MoreSecret DC: 5 Of The Absolute Best Korean Restaurants In And Around DC →
For elevated, authentic Korean cuisine in a charming setting, you have to check out Anju. Welcomed by warm tones and gorgeous wood, the helpful staff and cozy atmosphere will make you feel right at home! The menu is bursting with intense and delightful flavors, with great attention to detail given to every dish. Standouts include the succulent Pork & Kimchi Dumplings, which you can watch thanks to the perfect view of the bustling kitchen. These thrilling qualities combined makes Anaju an excellent choice for your next dining date in DC.
Read MoreWashington Post: Washington’s best restaurants, according to the James Beard Awards →
The James Beard Awards have long been considered the Oscars of the culinary world, celebrating America’s best chefs and restaurants. Winning an award, or just being a finalist for a top honor, can extend a nominee’s reputation far beyond their hometown. The D.C. area has just three finalists in 2023, a year after the area boasted eight finalists in major categories without bringing home a major trophy.
Angel Barreto developed a love of Korean food from his Army parents, and nurtured it while working under chef Scott Drewno at the Source. Barreto joined Drewno at subsequent projects, including fast-casual Chiko and, most recently, the engaging Anju, where he serves as chef de cuisine, making kimchi, interpreting the classic recipes of Yesoon “Mama” Lee, and crafting his own playful dishes, such as double-fried chicken dressed with gochujang and Alabama-style white barbecue. Barreto, named “a talent to watch” in Tom Sietsema’s 2019 Dining Guide, had a breakout year in 2022 with two nominations.
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