Andy Shallal has a new literary-themed restaurant just next door to Busboys and Poets, his popular U Street hangout. Eatonville (2121 14th St., NW; 202-332-9672) is inspired by author Zora Neale Hurston and named after her Florida hometown. We asked diners exiting the restaurant to weigh in on the Southern comfort food and colorful murals.
Food Editor
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
