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Tim Ebner

Tim Ebner is a food and travel writer based in Washington, D.C. and writes for Eater, Edible, Washington City Paper, and Forbes Travel, among others. He's from Maryland and has a weakness for Old Bay seasoning. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

Articles by Tim

How to Rent a Car Without Getting Totally Ripped Off

Plus: ways to stay safe on the road during COVID-19.

By Tim Ebner

By Multiple Authors

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).

By Multiple Authors

By Multiple Authors

How to Fly to Two Cities for the Price of One

The first rule of international travel is, don’t leave your passport on your dresser, where you of course could never, ever forget it.

By Multiple Authors

DC Chefs and Restaurateurs Share What the Nats World Series Win Means to Them

“Washington DC just isn’t a sports town.”

By Tim Ebner

Pro Tips for Saving Money on a Caribbean Resort Vacation

Ahh, resort life.

By Tim Ebner

Casa Modelo

Meet The Man Using Your Leftovers to Change Washington D.C. for the Better

Mike Curtin calls himself Washington, D.C.’s food fighter.

Casa Modelo

The Best Rivers in the Mid-Atlantic for Tubing + Drinking

Plop your backside into an inflatable tire, relax, and crack open a cold one, 'cause it's summer, and you're going tubing.

By Tim Ebner

Maryland & Delaware Shore Towns, Ranked, So You Can Plan Your Summer

Come summertime, DC-area beachgoers are willing to brave long waits in traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in order to reach their favorite local shore town.

By Multiple Authors

All of the Amazing DC Food You Can Eat for Less Than One $250+ Tasting Menu

Ultra-high-end tasting menus, it seems, are taking over the District.

By Multiple Authors

The Best Steakhouses in DC

Ah, the Washington, DC steakhouse... nothing says "DC power lunch" like a bunch of lawyers and lobbyists housing 24oz, dry-aged porterhouses.

By Tim Ebner

Every Type of Person You're Guaranteed to See in a DC Starbucks

Washington, DC is positively filled with truly great coffee shops, but sometimes, you just need to hit a Starbucks: maybe you're drawn by the siren song of guaranteed, consistently working free Wi-Fi, or just the comfort of a consistent morning brew.

By Tim Ebner

Essential Tips for Renting a Car Overseas

Renting a car is usually pretty easy.

By Tim Ebner