District Commons

Located on bustling Washington Circle in the West End, District Commons is anchored by a monumental raw bar and an open hearth oven for flatbreads and savory tarts. A 'Pig Board' of ham and biscuits will showcase a selection of America's finest hams. Chef/Owner Jeff Tunks serves up classic American cuisine in this gorgeous setting. Chili Glazed Duck, Brick Pressed Chicken, Classic Hanger Steak...

For the 9-to-5 office crowd, happy hours begin as soon as the clock strikes beer o'clock and extend way more than an hour. And since Memorial Day has ushered in the unofficial start of summer, beer o'clock tends to strike early, especially on Fridays. But what about the guys behind the bar serving half-priced beers and $4 cocktails? They deserve a few hours of happiness as well. Fortunately,...

It's a tough year for soft-shell crabs. Congressional Seafood's Tim Sughrue tells Eater that this has to do with the fact that this year was the coldest winter in decades, combined with last year being a tough year for the crabs as well. Many were killed during the cold, or haven't yet resurfaced from the mud. All this adds up to higher prices on accouint of the scarcity.

"The prices are...

The Passion Food Hospitality group of restaurants will open a new place in Penn Quarter this summer.

The restaurant will be called Penn Commons, and it sounds quite similar to District Commons, the company's outpost in Foggy Bottom. The restaurant will be located at the intersection of 6th and H Streets NW (Update: a spokesperson would not confirm the exact address). Gensler will design the...

This "posh, sassy" Foggy Bottom spot (from the Passion Food group) updates the tavern concept with a "cool", "modern" look featuring huge windows, plus a "cheeky" menu that "reimagines" American comfort food; service "hits the mark", and though some find the tabs "pricey for what it is", the real issue is that when it gets "busy" it can really "put the ‘din' in dinner."

Located on bustling Washington Circle in the West End, District Commons is anchored by a monumental raw bar and an open hearth oven for flatbreads and savory tarts. A 'Pig Board' of ham and biscuits will showcase a selection of America's finest hams. Chef/Owner Jeff Tunks serves up classic American cuisine in this gorgeous setting. Chili Glazed Duck, Brick Pressed Chicken, Classic Hanger Steak...