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Aparna Krishnamoorthy

Aparna Krishnamoorthy is a freelance food and travel writer based in Washington DC. You can generally find her obsessing over the next meal or planning the next getaway. Always willing to eat biryani, pizza, fried chicken, and chocolate cake. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter for more dining and wanderlust adventures.

Aparna Krishnamoorthy’s Recent Articles

Friday

The 19 Best Burger Joints in DC Right Now

From neighborhood dive bars to swanky steakhouses, these spots have the best burgers in DC.

Guinness Open Gate Brewery US

Mar 1

13 of the Best Irish Bars and Pubs in Washington, DC

With classic Irish fare, pints of Guinness, and live music, these are the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DC.

Dec 22, 2021

The Best Dishes We Ate This Year in Washington, DC

From donuts worth a lengthy line to the lasagna that Washingtonians couldn’t stop talking about, these are the dishes that got us through 2021.

Vegan crab cake

Jul 16, 2021

First Look: Crazy Aunt Helen’s Is Capitol Hill's New Go-To Neighborhood Spot

The eclectic restaurant features all-day comfort food and decor from Miss Pixie’s vintage shop.

Feb 10, 2021

Vietnamese Chefs in DC Share Their Lunar New Year Traditions

And the best places around DC to try Vietnamese dishes.

Beteseb Restaurant

Feb 3, 2021

Chefs Share Their Favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in DC

“We jokingly refer to DC as the 13th state of Ethiopia.”

Allegory at Eaton DC

Jan 10, 2020

DC’s Best Hotel Bars That Locals Love

Hotel bars in DC aren’t just for tourists, lawmakers, and traveling businessmen: with reliable service, free bar snacks, and fun vibes, these spots can seriously upgrade your standard happy hour game (let’s face it: rail liquor just doesn’t taste that great).

Oct 9, 2019

Lunch Spots in Downtown DC for Business and Pleasure

Downtown DC -- otherwise known as the area of the city a few blocks surrounding the White House -- is popular not just for the tourist attractions, but also its people watching and power lunching.

swizzler hot dog food truck

Sep 6, 2019

Best DC Food Trucks and Where to Find Them

Looking for the best food trucks in DC?