Jane Godiner

1 week ago | washingtonian.com | Jane Godiner

Passover runs from Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 20. Find last-minute dine-in and carryout specials for the holiday at these local restaurants:Elena James You’ll be able to grab lots of Passover carryout from this Chevy Chase newcomer through Sunday, April 20.

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Jane Godiner

DolcezzaThis 21-year-old gelateria’s sixth location, on the H Street corridor, opened last week. It features many of the classic flavors that earned Dolcezza its stripes. But it is also the business’s first foray into soft-serve. Right now, the rotating flavors include a sweet-and-salty pistachio blend or a single-origin Ecuadorian chocolate.

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Jane Godiner

Whitlow’s at The Wharf. 949 Wharf St., SW. For nearly 80 years, Whitlow’s has been a fixture in the DC area’s bar scene—from at its very first, now-closed location in Penn Quarter to its current outpost on U Street. Now, Whitlow’s has taken to the water with a new location at the Wharf and its for-reservation tiki boat docked right outside. Whitlow’s at The Wharf, which officially opened its doors on Friday, March 21, is a semi-shrine to Whitlow’s history.

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Jane Godiner

Bar Angie. 2300 N St., NW. Balos founders Stefanos Vouvoudakis and Joe Ragonese have always been fans of New York City’s ritziest and most exclusive restaurants—like 4 Charles Prime Rib, the Polo Bar, and the Corner Store, which each have months-long waitlists and reservations that book out in seconds. Now, the New York restaurateurs are aspiring to create a similar kind of high-end vibe in DC’s West End neighborhood, but with tables that are hopefully a little easier to snag.

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Jane Godiner

After breaking the record for the most all-time goals in the NHL against the New York Islanders, Washington Capitals Left Wing Alexander Ovechkin took his family and star-studded crew to Dupont Circle for food, drinks, and a lively dance party at Greek restaurant Balos Estiatorio. When Ovechkin showed up to the bought-out restaurant on Sunday, April 6, he came with an entourage, including all of his teammates and Monumental Sports and Entertainment President and owner Zach Leonsis.