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Travis Mitchell

Travis Mitchell is a DC-based food and drink writer, with stories appearing in outlets including Eater, DCist, Paste, the Washington City Paper and others. He is originally from New Hampshire and studied journalism at American University. Follow his travels and eating adventures on Twitter at @travisjmitchell and Instagram at @_travisjmitchell.

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By Travis Mitchell

Support These Local Breweries in Washington DC

Beers are best brewed inside the Beltway.

By Travis Mitchell

Uber Eats

Where to Order Takeout and Delivery in DC Right Now

New Middle Eastern spot, weekend brunch, and beer to-go.

Uber Eats

By Travis Mitchell

DC’s Best Mexican Restaurants You Can Enjoy From Home

It’s margarita season.

By Travis Mitchell

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The Best Happy Hours in Your DC Neighborhood

In a town that works as hard as Washingtonians do, a good happy hour is essential.

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By Travis Mitchell

The Best DC Sports Bars to Watch and Drink on Game Day

Championship trophies by the Nationals, Capitals, and Mystics have ignited the passions of DC sports fans, giving new life to game days -- no matter the season.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

The Best Cocktail Bars in DC

After years on the upswing, Washington DC has become a cocktail powerhouse rivaling cities like New York, London, and New Orleans.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

The Best Deals During DC Restaurant Week

If December shopping sprees and parties drained your January dining budget, some relief is on the way with the annual winter Restaurant Week.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

A Guide to DC's Best Ramen Restaurants

There was a time when DC’s relationship with ramen was little more than college students, interns, and other budget-conscious diners boiling store-bought noodles.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

The Best Speakeasy-Themed Bars in DC

For whatever reason, cocktail bars love referring to themselves as "speakeasies."

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

The All-Time Best Museums Worth Visiting in DC

DC is a paradise for museum-goers, to the point where most visitors here already know or recognize the Smithsonian Institution and its many free museums.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

DC's 12 Best Neighborhoods for Eating, Ranked

This year, DC is finally beginning to shake its reputation as a stodgy city full of nothing other than out-of-the-box steakhouses and grand monuments.

By Travis Mitchell

By Travis Mitchell

DC's Best Oyster Happy Hours by Neighborhood

Elegant raw bars chock-full of fresh oysters are ubiquitous in this town; the city’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay provides us with some of the richest, most buttery oysters on the east coast.

By Travis Mitchell