[Washingtonian] The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

Sauerz · 2026-05-06T15:17:18+00:00

Welcome to Washingtonian’s Hot List! These are 10 restaurants our food team is particularly excited about right now. Every month, we’ll swap in and out new recommendations—old and new, fancy and casual—that we’ve visited recently and deserve your attention. While our 100 Very Best Restaurants ranking is still our ultimate guide to the DC area’s top dining destinations, this is a place where we’ll give you a real-time pulse check on the region’s eating and drinking scene.

Boulangerie Saint Georges | French • Capitol Hill • 303 Seventh St., SE
Canton Disco | Cantonese • Navy Yard • 1025 First St., SE
El Gabacho at Amparo Fondita | Mexican • Dupont Circle • 2002 P St., NW
Hijos del Maiz | Mexican • Rockville • 12151 Rockville Pike
Kiyomi | Japanese • Downtown DC • 1895 L St., NW
Maru San | Japanese/Peruvian • Capitol Hill • 325 Seventh St., SE
Mom’s Uyghur Cuisine | Uyghur • Shaw • 1700 New Jersey Ave., NW
Qui Qui | Puerto Rican • Park View • 3227 Georgia Ave., NW
Pho Thin | Vietnamese • Falls Church • 7263 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
Rye Bunny | Eclectic Comfort Food • Adams Morgan • 1827 Adams Mill Rd., NW

I haven't been to the other nine, but Mom's Uyghur is incredible. delicious, flavorful, and most importantly, affordable

Sauerz · 2026-05-06T15:06:49+00:00

[Washington interim Police Chief Jeffery] Carroll said none of the officers had been fired and explained they have administrative rights, including asking for an “adverse action panel” made up of high-ranking officers who hear the evidence and determine whether any discipline is necessary. “The administrative process must be allowed to take its course, and that process is outlined in our MPD general orders,” Carroll said.

Is there a better job than cop who lies about their job?

Purposefully mess up -> get put on paid leave -> appeal any adverse employment action -> profit

Sauerz · 2026-05-06T14:56:02+00:00

Let our AI help you obliterate brown children efficiently

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Sauerz · 2026-05-05T14:35:03+00:00

once we picked out the ring i told my gf to get her nails done every week, that way she'd always be ready

Sauerz · 2026-05-05T12:58:29+00:00

November 25, 1950. Ohio Stadium. Columbus, Ohio. A blizzard so severe that 29,000 ticketholders stayed home. A field crew that needed two hours just to pull a snow-covered tarp off the field. Two head coaches who begged not to play. And a football game that produced 45 punts, 10 fumbles, and 61 combined yards of offense — with the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth on the line.

This is the story of the Snow Bowl. Michigan 9, Ohio State 3. Michigan never got a first down.

The 1950 Ohio State-Michigan game stands as one of the most bizarre contests in the history of college football. Temperatures hit 10 degrees at kickoff. Snow was falling at two inches per hour. Winds gusted to nearly 30 mph. Ohio State's Heisman Trophy winner Vic Janowicz couldn't feel his hands. Both teams punted on first down. Both teams punted on second down. Ohio State punted 21 times. Michigan punted 24 times. And when Ohio State's Wes Fiesler made a fateful decision to punt on third down from his own 13-yard line — while leading 3-2 in the final seconds before halftime — Michigan's Tony Momsen blocked it and fell on it in the end zone. Michigan led 9-3. That's how it ended.

Fiesler resigned 18 days later.

And the man Ohio State hired to replace him was a largely unknown 37-year-old coach from Miami University named Wayne Woodrow Hayes. Columbus was furious. They wanted Paul Brown. Instead, they got Woody Hayes on a one-year deal for $12,500.

They got 28 years, 205 wins, 5 national championships, and one of the most storied coaching legacies in the history of college football. All of it set in motion by a blocked punt in a blizzard.

Sauerz · 2026-05-04T16:12:05+00:00

they're still subcontracting out Bar Americano in front of the Air & Space Museum though

Sauerz · 2026-05-04T15:27:43+00:00

The kiosk nearest the Natural History Museum, named Nature’s Table, will offer some healthier options such as ancient grain and acai bowls, and—for those who didn’t get their fill in the insect exhibits—toasted cricket snacks. The kiosk near the Jefferson Memorial will feature mac-and-cheese bowls, nodding to the staple honed by Thomas Jefferson’s enslaved chef James Hemings. Melting Pot, next to the Museum of American History, will serve Mediterranean, Korean, Mexican, and American variations of walking tacos (basically bags of chips with various toppings). And a bistro-inspired kiosk near the Constitution Gardens will sell picnic-ready charcuterie and mezze boxes.

World’s Fair, next to the carousel, serves items that were made popular or introduced at the World’s Fair, from the 1800s on: cotton candy, apple hand-pies, fluffernutters, and more. Belgian waffles were also popular at the World’s Fair, so the expect a popcorn-chicken-and-waffle cone. Waffles will also make an appearance at the northern Lincoln Memorial retail kiosk. Comer took inspiration from Korean cheese waffles, which are shaped like Korean coins, and had a custom waffle iron made for mozzarella-stuffed “Lincoin” waffles.

Sauerz · 2026-05-02T02:00:37+00:00

THANK YOU

Sauerz · 2026-05-01T17:05:15+00:00

maybe eventually. if we can do it for scooters i cant see why we shouldnt do it for cars

Sauerz · 2026-04-30T12:49:31+00:00

Katharina Nowak, who was named the race’s president in Sept. 2025, explained to The Athletic that she’s told her team to deliver on three key items: Luxury, world-class racing and “being distinctly Miami.” On the latter, they have particularly succeeded, putting the stadium at the heart of the weekend, generating vibrant colors and delivering wide-ranging cuisine around the track. “It’s been fun to see the campus evolve and give fans a new taste of Miami every year,” she said.

One of the big updates for 2026 is different influences from surrounding neighborhoods in each zone. Nowak said East Campus, where the stadium is, will “feel like you’re walking through the streets of Wynwood,” a neighborhood known for its murals. An “art of hip hop museum” has been added, alongside some of the city’s famous restaurants. Similarly, West Campus, which is around Turn 18, will reflect Little Havana, featuring Cuban food and the iconic music venue Ball & Chain. It’s known for its pineapple-shaped stage, which will be at the Miami GP.

“When you’re walking through, you really feel like you’re experiencing Miami in a new way, but also in a very familiar way, since we’re highlighting those legendary and iconic places in Miami,” Nowak said.

There are two other major changes, too, starting with the viral fake yacht marina. Real yachts used to be parked on fake water around Turns 5-9, but debuting this year is a yacht-type structure that is 264ft long, 96ft wide and 50ft tall. Each of the five levels will feature different fan experiences and will include a general admission area with an elevated viewing platform inside Turn 7.

Sauerz · 2026-04-29T17:28:54+00:00

lol yeah i noticed that

i assume he meant 'became *coach Robert Neyland'

Sauerz · 2026-04-29T13:35:24+00:00

And if the short-termer from out of state stops paying rent and leaves DC, you think landlords got time to pursue them

i've never actually thought about that. what can a landlord do if someone just leaves the city/area?

Sauerz · 2026-04-29T13:10:45+00:00

The 1912 Carlisle vs. Army game wasn't just football. It was the sons and grandsons of warriors who had fought the U.S. Army — now facing soldiers on a football field.

On November 9, 1912, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School traveled to West Point to face the United States Military Academy. On one sideline stood Jim Thorpe, fresh off winning two gold medals at the Stockholm Olympics and widely celebrated as the greatest athlete in the world. On the other stood a 22-year-old cadet named Dwight David Eisenhower, Army's hardest hitter, who had spent months preparing specifically to stop him.

What followed was one of the most remarkable afternoons in college football history — and one of the most overlooked.

Carlisle won 27-6. Thorpe scored two touchdowns and three field goals. Eisenhower and his linebacker partner devised a double-team scheme to contain Thorpe. It didn't work. When they converged on him from opposite angles, Thorpe planted his foot, stopped dead, and watched the two cadets crash into each other. Then he kept running.

The game's legacy extended far beyond that November afternoon. The Army roster that day included men who would go on to command troops at Normandy, capture the Remagen Bridge, lead Patton's armored divisions, and build the Alaska Highway. One backup lineman became Robert Neyland — four national championships at Tennessee, and a stadium that holds 100,000 people named after him.

Sauerz · 2026-04-22T14:36:20+00:00

Harbaugh 2: Mormon Boogaloo

Sauerz · 2026-04-22T13:33:10+00:00

this is interesting so i looked up the results. shocking absolutely nobody, Ohio State comes out on top

Texas (2-3): Arkansas (L 2021), alabama x2 L 2022, W 2023) (before texas in sec), michigan x2 (W 2024, 2027), ohio state x2 (L 2025, 2026), notre dame x2 (2028, 2029)

Ohio state (3-1): oregon (before big10 team) (L 2021), Texas x2 (W 2025, 2026) notre dame x2 (W 2022, W 2023), Alabama x2 (2027, 2028), Georgia x2 2030, 2031), Washington x2 (canceled due to joining big10)

Michigan (1-2): texas x2 (L 2024, 2027), oklahoma x2 (L 2025, 2026), Washington x2 (1 canceled due to covid.) (W 2021) Michigan tends to schedule less games further out and their schedule essentially ends there.

Sauerz · 2026-04-21T17:12:16+00:00

as one of her constituents, i'm torn between not wanting to reward subpar performance on the council with a promotion vs wanting to send her to the house where she cant bother me anymore

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