On pattern: Cocktail and report bar Press Membership serves some drinks with a little bit snack. {Photograph} by Rey Lopez.
OUT: Tipping drama
IN: Tariff drama
OUT: Noticed in Politico Playbook
IN: Noticed on Keith McNally’s Instagram
OUT: A martini
IN: A complete menu part of martinis
OUT: Vibe
IN: Worth
OUT: Union Market lunch
IN: Union Market late night time
OUT: Neighborhood restaurant openings (sadly!)
IN: Vacation spot restaurant openings
OUT: Speakeasies
IN: File bars
OUT: Tasting menus
IN: Tasting “experiences”
OUT: Fancy soft-serve
IN: Fancy shaved ice
OUT: Ready for Osteria Mozza to open
IN: Ready for a desk at Osteria Mozza
OUT: Non-alcoholic cocktails as novelties
IN: Non-alcoholic cocktails as norms
OUT: French meals on the rise
IN: West African meals on the rise
OUT: AYCE Korean BBQ
IN: Superb eating Korean BBQ
OUT: Political Pattie’s discourse
IN: “Is the Trump lodge coming again?” discourse
OUT: Service payment outrage
IN: Service payment apathy
OUT: Cocktails with a cute little garnish
IN: Cocktails with a cute little snack
Meals Editor
Jessica Sidman covers the individuals and developments behind D.C.’s foods and drinks scene. Earlier than becoming a member of Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Meals Editor and Younger & Hungry columnist at Washington Metropolis Paper. She is a Colorado native and College of Pennsylvania grad.
