How DC’s Food Scene Stacks Up Against the Competition

About this episode

The episode discusses the Mid Atlantic food scene and its competition with other regions in the USA.

Which region has the BEST food in the USA? Eater has tried to answer that question in ⁠their new book Eaterland⁠, and our very own Tim Ebner made his case for Mid Atlantic cuisine – and why he’ll fight anyone who dunks on the Mid Atlantic food scene. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 23rd episode: ⁠Window Nation⁠ ⁠National Museum of the American Indian⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

People in this episode

Guest: Tim Ebner

Topics covered

• food scene
• Mid Atlantic cuisine
• Eaterland
• DC news
• cultural competition

Keywords

• DC food
• Eaterland
• Mid Atlantic cuisine
• food competition
• Eater

Sponsors

Window Nation, National Museum of the American Indian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eater

Books & works: Eaterland

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