Washington DC
“Historically, DC hasn't really been known as a foodie destination. But that’s all changed in recent years. I’m telling you, it’s shedding its steak and potatoes reputation with an explosion of new cuisines.”
PHIL'S Washington DC LOCATIONS
Yellow
Phil starts off his DC trip with a food tour of Georgetown! Writer Nevin Martell serves as Phil’s guide, and the first stop is a Levantine inspired cafe: Yellow. Phil tries a peanut butter and coconut foam iced latte, along with a za'atar crusted pastry stuffed with labneh. They then have chicken shawarma and lamb shoulder pitas, alongside gorgeous crispy potato cubes. Make sure you come hungry to this cafe!
Address: 1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Stachowski’s Market
Next up on the food tour is Stachowski’s Market, a butcher shop known for its pastrami. Chef Jamie Stachowski personally makes (and feeds) Phil a beautiful pastrami sandwich. You won’t believe how much beautiful pastrami they stack between the bread, and it tastes even better than it looks.
Address: 1425 28th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Baked & Wired
No food tour would be complete without dessert, so the final stop for Phil is Baked & Wired. This bakery has some of the best cupcakes anywhere, but you can also get all sorts of treats and cookies! Make sure to try the OMG bar, a graham cracker base topped with caramel, marshmallow and chocolate.
Address: 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Rasika
Phil has lunch at one of the best restaurants in DC, Rasika. He’s joined by the editor of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, and CNN’s Jake Tapper. Rasika’s Indian cuisine is second to none, and they have two locations in the DC area. Their crispy baby spinach is a crowd favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu!
Address: 633 D St NW. Washington, DC 20004
Ben’s Chili Bowl
Phil takes his son Ben to a DC institution, Ben’s Chili Bowl. They get to meet the co-founder, Virginia Ali, and hear about the rich history of her restaurant. Serving everyone from Martin Luther King Jr to Barack Obama, their delicious half smokes (smoked sausages topped with chili and cheese) have kept DC locals coming back for generations.
Address: 1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Bread Furst
Phil meets up with his friend Alex Edelman at Bread Furst, a lovely bakery and marketplace. They start off with croissants, both plain and chocolate, and then enjoy a couple of delicious canelés. Phil also tastes “the messy egg”, a sandwich piled high with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon.
Address: 4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Mozzeria
For dinner, Phil meets up again with his son Ben at a very special pizzeria: Mozzeria. Aside from boasting some incredible pizza, the entire restaurant is operated by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Phil and Ben enjoy a feast of gorgeous pizzas, and learn all about this incredibly unique restaurant. Make sure to add a stop at Mozzeria to your DC list!
Address: 1300 H St NE STE A, Washington, DC 20002
No Kid Hungry
Phil Stops by Mario Loiederman Middle School to meet Billy Shore, the founder of Share Our Strength (the parent organization of No Kid Hungry). Billy introduces Phil to the breakfast program at the school, providing pre-packaged breakfast items and fresh fruit for kids to eat before school. Please consider donating to this incredible campaign, as no kid should have to worry about going to school hungry.
Anju
Chef Kwame Onwuachi takes Phil for dinner at his favorite DC Restaurant, Anju. Chefs Danny Lee and Angel Barreto start their meal off with a selection of banchan, featuring homemade 30-day old kimchi. Then they move on to their biggest hits, Korean style fried chicken and kimchi pork dumplings.
Address: 1805 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Thip Khao
Phil meets up with his friends Asaf Zamir Maya Wertheimer at the delicious Lao restaurant Thip Khao. Chef Seng Luangrath serves up her favorites, crispy rice salad wraps, kua mee (a noodle dish similar to pad thai), and muu som (braised pork belly). Everything at this restaurant is absolutely delicious!
Address: 3462 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Maketto
For his final meal in DC, Phil has lunch with the Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick at Maketto. This Taiwanese-Cambodian fusion restaurant is a perfect meeting place for these two prominent politicians who sit at opposing sides of the aisle. It’s hard to argue about politics when you’ve got a mouth full of beautiful dumplings, Cambodian style short rib, and Maketto’s signature fried chicken.
Address: 1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
