D.C. Food Writers Make Dining Predictions for 2020

Following an Eater tradition, we asked a group of restaurant critics, journalists, bloggers, and friends of the site to weigh in on the year in food. Their answers to the annual “Year in Eater” survey will be revealed in several posts. Next up, the dining experts predict restaurant headlines for 2020.

Jessica Sidman, Washingtonian food editor:

“José Andrés Now Has a Mustache”

“Trump Finally Dines Out In Washington and Everyone Freaks Out”

“Drink Halls Are the New Food Halls” (free idea!)

Tim Carman, Washington Post food writer: “Trump International Hotel files for bankruptcy after its boss loses re-election bid”

Rick Chessen, Rick Eats DC blogger: “Deadlocked Democratic convention unites behind José Andrés”

Laura Hayes, Washington City Paper food editor:

“Restaurants Add Camera Icon to Menus to Indicate Which Dishes Photograph Best”

“Shishito Pepper Shortage Leaves Restaurants Without Appetizers”

Ann Limpert, Washingtonian food editor and critic: “Armand’s Pizza to Reopen All DC Locations” (a girl can dream)

Lori McCue, DCist food and arts editor: “New Immersive Theater/Dining Experience The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen Earns Rave Reviews Out Of Capital Fringe”

Lenore Adkins, food writer: I’ve got a weakness for Caribbean food, so I can’t wait until Colada Shop opens its second location in D.C., and Puerto Rican restaurant La Famosa debuts at Navy Yard. And I’m hoping something finally opens in the Georgia Avenue NW space that once housed Slim’s Diner.

Lori Gardner, Been There, Eaten That blogger: Kwame Onwuachi opens a restaurant in Hollywood so he can pursue his burgeoning side hustle as a movie producer.

Rebecca Cooper, Washington Business Journal digital editor: Probably more correction in the craft beer market? And more food halls. A LOT more food halls.

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