PHOTOS: Best of Washington 2023

Food lovers around the DMV gathered at the Anthem on Thursday, July 13th for Washingtonian’s Best of Washington tasting event! This year’s disco-themed extravaganza surpassed all expectations, marking its triumphant return after a three-year hiatus. Attendees indulged in an array of delectable food and drinks, partied amidst dazzling disco beats, and took advantage of many funky photo opportunities. Over 60 local restaurants showcased their cuisine, with many featured on Washingtonian’s prestigious Top 100 Best Restaurant 2023 list. Each restaurant presented a signature item from their menu, making this event a great opportunity for attendees to discover new restaurants to add to their DMV favorites list.

Between food tastings, guests could explore event sponsor “lounges” where they could snap pictures with friends, sip on tasty drinks, and enjoy fun activities. Thank you to all of our sponsors who made this event possible: The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the United States, American Beverage Association, GEICO, MGM National Harbor, PenFed Credit Union, Porsche, and Turkish Airlines. 

A portion of the ticket sales from Best of Washington benefitted Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Thank you to our vendor partners who helped make this event possible: The Anthem, Stratus Firm, Design Foundry, Atmosphere Lighting, Skylark Creative Group Entertainment, Quon’s Eyes, Champagne Creative Group, Duran Floral Design, Occasions Catering, Booth-o-Rama, Please Bring Chips, MJ Valet, VES Live, Mixing Maryland and Extraordinary Entertainment.