Tom Sietsema

D.C.’s new Pastis, by Stephen Starr, does so many things so well that food critic Tom Sietsema wanted to make sure civilians would have a good experience, too.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Tom Sietsema’s of-the-moment restaurant recommendations include new restaurants in Georgetown, Bethesda and D.C.’s Mount Pleasant.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

At Pascual on Capitol Hill, chefs Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss deploy smoke, spice and skill to create a singular menu.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

At La Bonne Vache, two couples with different ideas create a restaurant in Georgetown that casts a wider net with French fare and burgers.

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

Food critic Tom Sietsema’s current picks include Istanbul Grill, District Bistro and Moon Rabbit.