Event Dime
The Washington Post's New Food Critic Tells All
Food & Drink
- When:
- April 9, 2026 · 7:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
Once upon a time, the food critic of the Washington Post was an all-powerful — and totally anonymous — figure in the local restaurant industry. But the paper’s new critic, Elazar Sontag, takes over at a very different moment. We had a long chat with Sontag about the Washington dining scene, the role of a critic, and how to communicate about food in 2026. 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. Y