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Anna Spiegel
Food Editor

Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.

Food

Maxwell Park’s Fun New Navy Yard Wine Bar Opens Tonight

A second location of the Shaw smash hit adjoins wood-fired Mediterranean restaurant Albi
Restaurant Openings Around DC, Navy Yard, Albi, Maxwell Park  |  Mar 2, 2020
Food

Forget Brunch Burgers—Decadent Brunch Salads Are the Way to Go

Two words: butter dressing.
Brunch Around DC, Le Diplomate, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Unconventional Diner  |  Feb 28, 2020
Food

A Veteran Maketto Chef Brings Malaysian Cooking and Dim Sum Brunch to Columbia Heights

Chef James Wozniuk opens Makan on Sunday, March 8
Columbia Heights, Dim Sum, Makan, James Wozniuk  |  Feb 28, 2020
Food

Here Are the DC-Area Semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards

The biggest award season for the restaurant and bar industry returns.
James Beard Awards  |  Feb 26, 2020
Food

12 Exciting New DC-Area Bars and Restaurants to Try Now

Where to find shrimp wontons, Southwest-style queso, uni pasta, and more
Restaurant Openings Around DC, New Restaurants, Albi, Silver Lyan  |  Feb 25, 2020
Food

Chef Michael Rafidi’s Highly Anticipated Wood-Fired Mediterranean Restaurant Opens in Navy Yard

A team of rising star talent is behind Albi and wine bar Maxwell Park 2.0
Restaurant Openings Around DC, Navy Yard, Mediterranean, Albi  |  Feb 19, 2020
Food

Chef Adam Howard Has Left Blue Duck Tavern

He's now the executive chef of Occasions Caterers.
Blue Duck Tavern, Adam Howard, Occasions Caterers  |  Feb 18, 2020
Food

A Huge “Family Social Club” Opens in Ivy City with Play Areas for Kids (and Drinks for Adults)

The Lane makes its family-friendly debut this weekend.
Kids, Ivy City, Family Activities, The Lane  |  Feb 14, 2020
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The 100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington

100 Very Best 2020, 100 Very Best Restaurants  |  Feb 11, 2020
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Valentine’s Day Pro Tip: Skip Dinner and Go Out for Lunch or Brunch Instead

All the romance without the fuss.
Brunch Around DC, Valentine's Day, Lunch  |  Feb 10, 2020
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