Mar 14, 2024 - Food and Drink

Food influencer @districteats' favorite D.C. restaurants

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A photo showing a woman in a black leather jacket sitting on steps outside smiling. — Mia Svirsky of @districteats. Photo: Courtesy of Svirsky

Mia Svirsky, the face behind one of D.C.'s first and most popular food social media accounts, says she's "just a girl eating her way through the nation's capital."

What they did: After moving from Boston to D.C. in 2014, Svirsky decided to marry her love of food and photography by launching @districteats.

"I had just started school and went around my dorm putting posters up everywhere — grassroots marketing, right?"

What they're saying: "When I'm not eating, you can find me petting every dog on the street or attempting to play pickleball."

Here are some of Svirsky's favorite spots:

Best new restaurant in D.C.

Kaimaki. The gyro is unreal.

Best date night spot

Red Hen at the bar. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the environment is cozy.

Best place to take family

Ruthie's All Day. The menu has something for everyone and the space is family-friendly. Order the pancakes.

Best place to take visitors

When my friends come to visit, I always take them to Union Market so that everyone can enjoy the cuisine/craving they want without breaking the bank.

☕ Behind the scenes: Here's what Svirsky shared about being a food influencer.

The best part of being a food influencer

Meeting cool people in the community and trying out so many different cuisines.

The worst part

Instagram glitches … and also balancing a reasonable eating schedule.

What you've learned about the restaurant industry

A lot of things happen last-minute and you have to be willing to go with the flow.

Go deeper: Food influencer @dcfoodgod's favorite D.C. restaurants

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