Half-Smoke Forget hot dogs—this is DC’s real street food MVP. A half-smoke is a thick, juicy sausage made of beef and pork, smoked for extra oomph, and served in a bun with mustard, onions, and chili. It’s spicy, messy, and so iconic that even presidents can’t resist it. What is a half-smoke? Paris has croissants, Baltimore has crab cakes, and Washington, DC has something called a half-smoke. The town’s signature dish is a sausage, generally smoked before it’s grilled. They’re often a bit spicier and made of meat that’s more coarsely ground than a hot dog.
Are there food deserts in DC?
According to the D. C. Policy Center, Ward 8 accounts for 51% of all food deserts in the District of Columbia. A food desert is defined as an area that lacks access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and other foods that make up the full range of a healthy diet. Food deserts in D. C. Potomac River in Wards 7 and 8. This map shows the lack of grocery stores (orange dots) and high number of convenience stores (blue dots) east of the river in areas that are food deserts.
What are some must-try foods at Union Market DC?
A good place to begin is the actual Union Market, where you can try everything from double-stack burgers at Lucky Buns to Indian street food from DC Dosa, and then head upstairs to Hi-Lawn, the market’s rooftop bar decked out with a huge expanse of grass (well, Astroturf) that’s perfect for day drinking with a side of . There’s always room at our table, with more than 40 local businesses, The Market is a foodie’s heaven. Grab your crew and hang out. Check with individual businesses for specific operating hours.