Nicole Schaller

Washington, D.C., United States

Journalist at Freelance

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The Inside Scoop on Yala: A Greek Ice Cream Shop Is Coming to Georgetown

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

Artisanal ice cream is not new to D.C., but Chrys Kefalas is confident his new shop, Yala Greek Ice Cream, will serve ice cream the city has never tasted before. (3143 N Street NW)“There’s something unique about ice cream from Rhodes,” Kefalas shared about the style of ice cream he plans on churning from the Greek island his family is from. “It is the best, and I am willing to put it up against any other ice cream anywhere.”What gives this ice cream the edge over competitors?
Carbs Are the Comeback Kid at This New Cleveland Park Restaurant

Feb 13, 2025 | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

Washington DC The “Pickle Me Pink” lox bagel sandwich at Buffalo & Bergen. Birch Thomas/Buffalo & Bergen D.C.’s all-day diner Buffalo & Bergen debuts its biggest location to date by Nicole Schaller Feb 13, 2025, 4:59pm EST In the food industry, scrapes and burns are par for the course, but one permanent scar for Gina Chersevani left a lasting impression.
D.C.’s Best Museum Restaurants and Cafes

Dec 2, 2024 | msn.com | Abi Newhouse |Nicole Schaller

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D.C.’s Best Museum Restaurants and Cafes

Dec 2, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Abi Newhouse |Nicole Schaller

Washington DC Coffee from Bread Furst Café at the Phillips Collection. AK Blythe/Facebook Filed under: Dining Out Where culture and culinary excellence collide by Abi Newhouse and Nicole Schaller Dec 2, 2024, 5:19pm EST There used to be just two types of museum people: those who read every gallery wall and those who skim through everything.
14 Must-Try Speakeasies in D.C.

Dec 2, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Abi Newhouse |Nicole Schaller

A flower-topped drink from 600 T. 600 T Secret doors and hidden staircases lead to inventive concoctions by Abi Newhouse and Nicole Schaller Dec 2, 2024, 3:27pm EST A flower-topped drink from 600 T. | 600 T by Abi Newhouse and Nicole Schaller Dec 2, 2024, 3:27pm EST Pssst: You didn’t hear it from us, but here’s the lowdown on our favorite D.C. speakeasies.
Rotisserie-Obsessed Rosedale Reenergizes Van Ness Neighborhood

Nov 7, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

Washington DC Blue and green accents set up the farm-like aesthetic.
For Dirty Habit’s Two Head Chefs, Opposites Attract

Oct 22, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

Washington DC How the chefs — and romantic partners — behind Hotel Monaco’s stylish restaurant are inspired by their personal experiences by Nicole Schaller Oct 22, 2024, 3:14pm EDT Dirty Habit transforms for the annual winter chalet pop-up, which begins on November 15th | Dirty Habit When it comes to the breakdown of a good meal, salt, fat, acid, and heat are the main factors in judging the quality of each dish.
A Guide to D.C.’s Newest Greek Restaurants

May 3, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

Growing up in a Greek American household, food was at the center of every occasion and event. I spent summers with my yiayia (grandmother) and other relatives in Greece, where good eating was consistently a form of communication over a language I never fluently learned. Living in D.C. since college, I found when I miss my family I would search for Greek spots in the city but was quickly disappointed at the lack of options.
What Happens After the Paint Dries? The Thought and Upkeep Behind Outdoor Public Art

Apr 25, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Nicole Schaller

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! On a cloudy, dewy morning at the Congressional Cemetery, unleashed dogs and their human companions roam freely as a man crouches between gravestones and inspects one of his 150 mirror sculptures.
This New Women-Owned Spirit Shakes Up the Luxury Tequila Industry

Apr 18, 2024 | dc.eater.com | Nicole Schaller

In 2018, former Obama administration official Lindsey Davis Stover ran against human rights expert Alison Kiehl Friedman in the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional district. What started as a classic D.C. political introduction resulted in an unexpected twist. “There were so many absurdities that went on in our campaign,” recalled Stover (incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton ended up winning). “We would often make jokes about one day we will have to talk about this over tequila.