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Washington Post
a day ago
- Business
- Washington Post
The chicken + waffles (+ caviar?) shop you won't want to miss this summer
This month there's an influx of steak frites (mais, oui!) and a new gourmet chicken and waffles joint that ain't afraid to sprinkle on some caviar. Why not try something new? 'I'm lucky enough to see people's faces when they eat it. And that kind of really tells me everything that I need to know,' chef Reid Shilling says of the ear-to-ear grins he's spotted at Union Market's new fried chicken counter. Fancy Ranch founder Sara Quinteros, Shilling's wife and business partner at the regionally inspired Navy Yard restaurant Shilling Canning Company, says turning their top-selling dish into a stand-alone restaurant is really about getting back to basics.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE ICE Barbie Kristi Noem makes telling move after her cozy living arrangement with Corey Lewandowski is exposed
Donald Trump 's Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has moved from her private residence into a U.S. military installation, after her cozy living arrangement with senior adviser Corey Lewandowski was exposed by Insiders tell that Lewandowski, however, still makes trips to see his longtime rumored lover, now at her new digs at the Coast Guard Commandant's quarters. The home is located within Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on the waterfront in Southwest D.C., several miles from the posh Navy Yard neighborhood, where the two had been living. Noem cites security concerns for her decision to relocate, but some insiders have ridiculed that rationale. 'Public safety is her concern here? That's rich,' one insider told 'She and her chief of affair(s) show up to every public safety event like it's a couples' retreat. 'If they spent less time staging optics and more time expanding and enhancing law enforcement operations, maybe ICE agents wouldn't be getting assaulted at record rates.' They argue Noem already has plenty of security and has exhibited little concern in her public appearances, joining agents at the border in Mexico, an El Salvador prison, ICE raids in New York and at last month's anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has moved into a U.S. military installation in Washington, D.C., after she had been living in close proximity to rumored lover Corey Lewandowski She's even been called 'ICE Barbie' for treating her Cabinet position like a reality TV production, often joined on her trips by Lewandowski. Lewandowski had served as Trump's campaign manager in 2016 and his senior adviser during the 2024 presidential race, but his role within the president's administration has always been murky. However, the political operative, who has been described as Noem's 'de facto chief of staff,' has been seen accompanying the DHS secretary on various official trips. In April, DHS officials clarified that Lewandowski is an 'adviser to DHS' and a special government employee. Noem's recent move has led critics to question why she should get free, taxpayer-funded housing that they don't believe other officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio get. However DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin described Noem's situation as unique. 'Secretary Noem continues to pay rent at her Navy Yard residence and has sought temporary living with greater security as threats have continued to increase against her as she leads DHS law enforcement who are facing an 830% increase in assaults against them,' spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told Another administration official mocked this argument. 'She wanted to move so photographers couldn't be on site and show what's going on, so she and Corey could be more private,' the source told 'They are connected at the hip. After the story broke, it caused a little bit of a rabbit jump.' The former governor of South Dakota moved into DC's fashionable Navy Yard neighborhood over the winter. reported on their living arrangement in April, noting how she was renting a place across the street from Lewandowski. Lewandowski, 51, her 'chief of staff,' was a regular visitor to Noem's $3,750 per month, two-bed Navy Yard condo that enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of Southeast Washington and the Anacostia River. And he didn't have far to travel because his own luxe digs were directly opposite in a smart rental building boasting a lap pool, gym, and spa. 'I've seen them together here both in the elevator and in common areas,' one resident of Noem's building told in April. 'Don't forget DC is a small town and people talk. It is an open secret that they are together. 'It has always been joked about that Navy Yard is a dorm for Hill Republicans and Trump staffers – now it's even higher up, with married cabinet secretaries bunking their volunteer chiefs.' In late April, the former Trump campaign staffer was snapped leaving Noem's building in a different set of clothes the morning after he had visited Noem and husband Bryon Noem have been married since 1992 and have three children. She has continued to post social media photos with her 55-year-old spouse enjoying 'date night at the White House'. Meanwhile, Lewandowski has been married to 9/11 widow Alison Hardy (right) since 2005, but he's been accused of having several affairs Widespread reports of their rumored years-long affair have caused persistent agita for Noem and Lewandowski, both of whom are married. They have repeatedly denied the rumors, which have continued to dog them and caused frustration and snickers among others in the administration, who question Lewandowski's influence as a special government employee exempt from many ethics' rules. can now reveal that Noem moved out a short time later. Her spokesperson blamed for exposing what had been an open secret, claiming it put her at risk at a time she and other officials and ICE border agents are facing increased threats amid the agency's crackdown on illegal immigration. 'Following the Daily Mail's publication of where Secretary Noem lives, including photos, she has faced an increase in threats against her, as well as extensive doxing,' McLaughlin stated. 'Her security detail had to be increased, particularly the security footprint outside of her living quarters.' She acknowledged the move, but said Noem is keeping her lease in the Navy Yard, where Lewandowski still resides. 'Secretary Noem continues to pay rent at her Navy Yard residence and has sought temporary living with greater security as threats have continued to increase against her as she leads DHS law enforcement who are facing a 830% increase in assaults against them,' McLaughlin said. 'It's a shame that Daily Mail chooses sensationalism over the safety of people,' she added.
Washington Post
06-07-2025
- Washington Post
‘Illegal fireworks' bring arrests on Fourth in D.C.
One of Washington's great official traditions is the annual fireworks show on the Fourth of July. What seems to be a sort of unofficial tradition is the detonation of prohibited fireworks in neighborhoods, and on the holiday, the D.C. police said they cracked down. Fifteen people were arrested late Friday and early Saturday in the Navy Yard area of Southeast Washington 'on fireworks related charges,' police said.
Washington Post
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
D.C. Council tightens youth curfew, extends pretrial detention policy
The D.C. Council on Tuesday passed a stricter summer youth curfew and extended a previous expansion of pretrial detention, a pair of policies aimed at addressing safety concerns — even as some council members were skeptical that sending more people to jail ahead of trial has made the city safer. The debate over the policies comes as violent crime is down in the District for the second straight year, while community members have at the same time raised concerns about large groups of young people gathering and causing disturbances in Navy Yard in Southeast Washington and the U Street Corridor in Northwest.
CBS News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Hundreds of foodies flock to South Philadelphia to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Over 700 food lovers gathered at the Navy Yard on Saturday for a sold-out culinary event with a mission: fighting childhood cancer. The Great Chefs Event, benefiting the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, featured more than 40 top chefs from 16 states and Canada. The annual fundraiser supports pediatric cancer research and resources for families affected by the disease. CBS Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Wakisha Bailey emceed the event. Chef Cesare Casella, a New York restaurateur originally from Tuscany, Italy, has participated in the event for decades. "I'm still coming because it's a great occasion, it's a great organization, he said. "I am very happy to be part." Jeff Michaud, of Philadelphia's Osteria, is another longtime supporter. "Most of these chefs I've known for 20 years. We've seen each other grow up in the business — we've helped each other in the business," Michaud said. "It's such a small knit community, they're all like brothers and sisters." The event honors the legacy of Alex Scott, who raised millions for cancer research through lemonade stands before passing away in 2004. Last year alone, organizers say the Great Chefs Event raised over $550,000. Funds are raised through ticket sales, merchandise, a raffle and a silent auction. Among the auction donors this year were Kristen Kidd and David Weir. The couple co-owns a Montgomery County photo studio, Lux Summit, and they donated a photo session. "Cancer research is so important," Kidd said. Weir, who receives blood transfusions every three weeks for a rare condition called Diamond-Blackfan anemia, said he once shared a treatment space with Alex Scott. "When I was a child, I actually used to get blood transfusions next to Alex when she was getting her chemotherapy," he said. Other families came to teach their children the value of compassion. "Adults can get this disease, kids can get it and it affects everyone differently," said Elizabeth Thomas, who came with her husband and two young daughters. "That's why, since we are so lucky to be healthy, we should be raising the money to help find a cure."
