Dish City

The only meal D.C. loves more than a power lunch is a bottomless, boozy brunch. Most weekends, unlimited mimosas, and bloody marys are flowing as Washingtonians splurge on late breakfasts, often after late nights. But brunch has equally impassioned critics and fans. Ruth and Patrick learn why Washingtonians love brunch so much and whether it’s a good deal for anyone. Fill out our survey: dishcity.org/survey [https://donate.wamu.org/page/40359/survey/1] Leave us a tip at wamu.org/supportdishcity [https://donate.wamu.org/page/28539/donate/1]. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dishcity [https://twitter.com/DishCity] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/dishcity [https://www.instagram.com/DishCity/]

Crispy golden filets of whiting, croaker, or catfish on white bread are sold all over the D.C. region at small carryouts. For years, fried fish businesses like Horace and Dickie’s and Fish in the Neighborhood have been pillars in their community. But, as D.C. rapidly gentrifies, classic fried fish counters have had to adapt. Ruth and Patrick learn why fried fish counters are a crucial part of D.C.’s soul food culture and what their future in this city might look like. Fill out our survey: dishcity.org/survey [https://donate.wamu.org/page/40359/survey/1] Leave us a tip at wamu.org/supportdishcity [https://donate.wamu.org/page/28539/donate/1]. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dishcity [https://twitter.com/DishCity] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/dishcity [https://www.instagram.com/DishCity/]

The center of Northern Virginia’s thriving Vietnamese community is Eden Center in Falls Church. It’s the biggest Vietnamese commercial center on the east coast and draws visitors from all over the DMV region and the country. But before Eden Center, the local Vietnamese community was based in Little Saigon in Clarendon. This week, Ruth and Patrick learn the origins of Little Saigon, how the community relocated there to Eden Center, and what the local Vietnamese community’s future might hold. Patrick and Ruth will be at the Giant Barbecue Battle [https://bbqindc.com/]in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 25. Stop by and grab some stickers and magnets! Check out music from this episode by No-No Boy [https://www.nonoboyproject.com/], composed by Julian Saporiti and engineered by Seth Boggess. Fill out our survey: dishcity.org/survey [https://donate.wamu.org/page/40359/survey/1] Leave us a tip at wamu.org/supportdishcity [https://donate.wamu.org/page/28539/donate/1]. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dishcity [https://twitter.com/DishCity] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/dishcity [https://www.instagram.com/DishCity/]

Stuffed ham: IYKYK This hyper-local delicacy from southern Maryland has been a part of life in St. Mary’s County for generations. But, unless you grew up there or have a family connection, you probably have no idea what it is. Patrick and Ruth explore what goes into a stuffed ham, its generations-old history, and how people are eating it now. Patrick and Ruth will be at the Mosaic farmer's market [https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mosaic]in Fairfax, Va., on Sunday, June 19. Stop by and grab some stickers and magnets! Fill out our survey: dishcity.org/survey [https://donate.wamu.org/page/40359/survey/1] Leave us a tip at wamu.org/supportdishcity [https://donate.wamu.org/page/28539/donate/1]. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dishcity [https://twitter.com/DishCity] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/dishcity [https://www.instagram.com/DishCity/]

D.C.’s Chinatown has all the hits. A giant archway. Dragons painted on the streets. Chinese characters in its storefronts. But…where are all the Chinese people? For all of its traditional iconography, D.C.’s Chinatown doesn’t feel very Chinese. For years, the remaining Chinese restaurants and shops have felt more like Easter eggs in the neighborhood rather than the main attraction. How did it get like this? Ruth explores the history of D.C.’s Chinese American community. Ruth and Patrick will be at the Mosaic farmer's market [https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mosaic]in Fairfax, Va., on Sunday, June 19. Stop by and grab a sticker! Fill out our survey: dishcity.org/survey [https://donate.wamu.org/page/40359/survey/1] Leave us a tip at wamu.org/supportdishcity [https://donate.wamu.org/page/28539/donate/1]. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dishcity [https://twitter.com/DishCity] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/dishcity [https://www.instagram.com/DishCity/]