In 2018, Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld and Maharat Ruth Friedman of Ohev Shalom teamed up to establish DC Kosher, which certifies vegan and vegetarian restaurants, offering more kosher options in the DMV.
Kosher Me This: A Rabbi’s Kashrut Quest
About the Author
Evan Caplan hails from the second Jewish homeland: New York. After a stint in the Peace Corps, he settled in the District and loves calling this fascinating slice of America home. He’s a travel and food writer when not at his day job working in international development.
DC’s “Cool” New Restaurant
Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s new Sababa brings modern and traditional Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors to Cleveland Park. And its name, which means “cool,” has its own special story.
Pass Over the Cooking to Someone Else
Don’t have time to cook or space to host? That doesn’t mean you have to pass over Passover! All around town there are plenty of restaurants putting together special meals.
Uncorked: Refreshed Wine Bar and Market
Owner Diane Gross opens up about about the new Cork, which, ten years after opening, has settled above its sister business Cork Market & Tasting Room to create a whole world of wine.
Manna Falls in Downtown DC
To prepare for opening Manna at the Museum of the Bible, Chef Todd Gray and his wife Ellen Kassoff Gray did research on Bible-era diets and traveled to Israel to learn more.
18 Under 36: DC Jewish Foodies
Once known as a city with not much to write home food wise, DC is definitely on the map now. Meet the 18 DC Jewish foodies under age 36 you should know.
Crushing the Grape Game in Yards Park
Just this summer, District Winery opened up in Yards Park. The gleaming facility includes winemaking space, a tasting bar, a restaurant and an events space. Soon it will be producing local wines.
Getting to the Meat of Kosher Beef
Did you know that there’s a difference between Ashkenazic and Sephardic ways of butchering? That’s why we rarely see kosher filet mignon. Atara Foods is making more kosher meat available through its unique approach.
No Fear: Reservations for the New Year
This Rosh, no need to rush around the kitchen. Here’s a great time to take advantage of the vibrant DC food scene, including lots of exciting special offerings for the Jewish New Year.
Members of Two Tribes, Part 2
In part two of his series highlighting some of the LGBTQ Jews in the DC food scene (there are many more!), Evan chats with Ace Karchem, Josh Hahn, Sara Fatell and Ruth Gresser.
