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Jessica Sidman
Jessica Sidman
Food Editor

Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.

Food

18 DC-Area Dining Trends We Love

Roast chicken and martinis. What more could you want?
Food Trends, 100 Very Best Restaurants  |  Jan 26, 2018
Food

16 DC-Area Dining Trends We’re Sick Of

No more deconstructed desserts and deviled eggs, please
Food Trends, 100 Very Best Restaurants, Dining Trends  |  Jan 26, 2018
Food

Gaslight Tavern Will Make You Feel Like You’re Drinking In Another Era

The Hilton brothers and Chez Billy Sud chef build a bar classic cocktails and poutine
Restaurant Openings Around DC, Hilton Brothers, Gaslight Tavern, poutine  |  Jan 25, 2018
Food

Customer Spits in the Face of a Barista and the Coffee Shop Captures It All on Video

The man allegedly has a history of harassing women on staff.
Qualia  |  Jan 23, 2018
Elle, Heller's Bakery, Mount Pleasant, Nick Pimentel, Lizzy Evelyn, Paisley Fig
Food

Check out the Mount Pleasant Restaurant, Bar, and Bakery That Everyone Will Be Talking About

Ellē brings together an all-star team for an all-day menu in the former Heller's Bakery space
Restaurant Openings Around DC, Elle, bakery, Paisley Fig  |  Jan 23, 2018
Food

How a Nightclub Doorman/Model Became a DC Restaurateur, Real Estate Player, and Bookstore Owner

&Pizza cofounder Steve Salis acquired Ted's Bulletin and Kramerbooks. What is he up to next?
Pizza, Elon Musk, Federalist Pig, Kramerbooks  |  Jan 19, 2018
Food

5 Feline-Friendly Wine Products for the Best BYOB at DC’s Cat Cafe

Yes, you can bring your own beer and wine to Crumbs & Whiskers through January
Cat Cafe, Crumbs & Whiskers, BYOB  |  Jan 18, 2018
Food

These Are the Best Dishes in Washington Right Now

A luxe grilled cheese, sea-urchin flan, and 27 more of the best things we ate in 2017.
DC Restaurants, Best Thing I Ate, Best Stories of 2017  |  Jan 18, 2018
Michelle Obama, birthday, Restaurant Nora
Food

It’s Michelle Obama’s Birthday. Here Are All the DC Restaurants Where She’s Celebrated.

The former First Lady has marked the occasion at the Source, BLT Steak, and Cafe Milano
Michelle Obama, First Lady, birthday dinner  |  Jan 17, 2018
Food

Founding Farmers Sets DC Record For Number of Yelp Reviews

More than 10,000 people have something to say about the American restaurant.
Founding Farmers, Yelp, Dan Simons  |  Jan 11, 2018
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