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Laura Hayes

Laura Hayes is a DC dining writer and photographer covering all things edible for Thrillist, Dining Bisnow, Washington City Paper, Arlington Magazine, EdibleDC, Best Thing on the Menu and more. When the Syracuse broadcast journalism grad isn't stacking burgers on burgers in her stomach, Laura is crushing some CrossFit. Follow her @BTMenu.

Articles by Laura

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The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Virginia

Get some fresh air.

By Multiple Authors

By Multiple Authors

50 Things You Need to Eat in DC Before You Die

Mortality is no one’s favorite topic, so let’s just call this exercise what it is: the ultimate DC bucket list of must-try foods.

By Multiple Authors

We Took a Philly Field Trip to Hoist a Barrel From the Hottest Craft Distillery

Twelve bucks is a bargain for an Old Fashioned at Shaw newcomer, Declaration.

By Laura Hayes

An Open Letter to Virginia, From DC: I'm Sorry for the Trash Talk

By Laura Hayes

The Complete Guide to Alexandria, VA: Your Best Getaway an Hour From DC

Sometimes you just need to get the hell out of the District.

12 Reasons to Visit Espita Mezcaleria Immediately

Shout it from the rooftops -- 2016 is the year of mezcal.

By Laura Hayes

We Played Boozy Word Association With 15 DC Bartenders

We wanted some of our favorite bartenders -- who are as full of snark as they are charm -- to tell us how they really feel.

By Laura Hayes

All the Best Wine Bars in DC

By Laura Hayes

The Definitive Guide to DC's Best Donuts

Disks of fried dough can jumpstart even the gloomiest of mornings.

By Laura Hayes

10 Virginia Small Towns That Deserve Your Attention

The Commonwealth is a girthy 39,594 square miles.

By Laura Hayes

So You Want to Be a Racing President? Here's What It Takes.

“My ego is bigger than these heads,” Heidi says to me with the confidence of DeSean Jackson.

By Laura Hayes

Where to Shop, Play, and Eat in the New North End Shaw

The explosion of dining and retail in North End Shaw means a lot of things: new places to drink and dine before a 9:30 Club show; a more peaceful place to shop that has nothing in common with Georgetown; and an artist’s row that tickles DC’s creative side.

By Laura Hayes