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January 13, 2026

DC’s Food In’s and Outs For 2026

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DC’s Food In’s and Outs For 2026

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Remember when cupcakes were all the rage in DC? Or espresso martinis? DC loves a food trend, but what will be THE THINGS in drink, dining and DC’s food scene in 2026? Washingtonian’s food editor, Jessica Sidman, is here to walk us through what's in and out in DC dining in 2026.  

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