"Martinis everywhere Dirt-cheap martini happy hours Branded matchbooks Room for walk-ins The mirrors at Bar Betsie (IYKYK) Servers complimenting our orders The fringed lampshades at La' Shukran Successful Resy alerts Exploring the DMV's underrated Bolivian food scene Paying $4 for a fried chicken sandwich at Blue & White Carryout Eating lasagna layer by layer at Gemini Fancy dips Georgetown The IRS lawyer with the hot dog cart The jus-soaked bread under the chicken alla diavola at Osteria Mozza Chungju (refined Korean rice wine) at Shia"
"Dress codes Not listing prices online Michelin Soulless New York chains Not mentioning tap as a water choice when you have to pay for bottled water Caviar add-ons Truffle add-ons Comparing Union Market to the Meatpacking District Manufactured vibe No hooks/broken hooks in the restrooms No hooks/broken hooks under the bar Dining rooms so dark we need a phone light to read the menu Immigration agents sowing fear across the hospitality industry Nice streateries being torn down Not enough sauce The MAHA"
Favorite dining moments included affordable martinis, walk-in–friendly spots, inventive cocktail menus, and strong bread and napkin service. Regional discoveries ranged from DMV Bolivian cuisine to Argentinian dishes and Japanese izakaya influences in the suburbs. Specific sensory pleasures included jus-soaked bread under chicken alla diavola, Chungju rice wine, wood-fired grills, croquettes, and playful decor at neighborhood restaurants. Pet peeves focused on opaque pricing, added-cost luxuries like caviar and truffle, dark dining rooms, missing hooks, manufactured vibes, and the disruptive impact of immigration enforcement and real estate changes on hospitality communities.
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