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Lenore T. Adkins

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Lenore T. Adkins

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Lenore T. Adkins is a freelance food writer based in Washington, D.C., who has spent years eating her way through the District. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Food & Wine Magazine, Eater and elsewhere.

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  1. Anju
    Washington, United States
    Anju

    Anju

    Washington, United States
    Anju
  2. Charlie Palmer Steak DC
    Washington, United States
    Charlie Palmer Steak

    Charlie Palmer Steak DC

    Washington, United States
    Charlie Palmer Steak
  3. Gravitas
    Washington, United States
    Gravitas

    Gravitas

    Washington, United States
    Gravitas
  4. Ilili DC
    Washington, United States
    ilili DC

    Ilili DC

    Washington, United States
    ilili DC
  5. Masseria
    Washington, United States
    Masseria

    Masseria

    Washington, United States
    Masseria

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Pisco sour at Causa, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant Focus: Causa
This time we’re at the US’s only Michelin-starred Peruvian restaurant, Causa, in Washington, D.C.
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TikTok Star Joel Haas: “I’m Just a Kid in the Candy Store, and This Candy is Great”
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Meet the Virginia Chef Lifting Up Appalachian Cuisine
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Finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards have been revealed, highlighting top talent across restaurants, chefs, and beverage programs nationwide.
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A Three-Course Passover Menu, Reimagined
Chef Einat Admony draws from the seder plate to create a modern, approachable menu rooted in tradition, symbolism, and vibrant flavor.
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How Neighborhood Restaurants Became the Industry’s Sweet Spot
From Los Angeles to Brooklyn, operators are finding success by balancing hospitality, pricing, and a steady base of regulars.
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Chef Danny Lledó shares a Valencian-inspired three-course menu, anchored by a rustic duck paella and tips for getting the rice just right.
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Smaller Spaces, Bigger Impact: The Rise of Bistro-Style Dining
Facing rising costs and shifting habits, chefs across the country are embracing smaller dining rooms as a way to balance sustainability, intimacy, and experience.
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