Ike Allen
Washingtonian staff writer and food reporter who covers D.C. restaurant policy, streeteries, and local food culture; provided reporting and analysis for the episode's main segments.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 35min
RIP Streateries? Plus, Shutdown Ends, and a New WaPo Food Critic
Ike Allen, a Washingtonian staff writer and expert on D.C.'s food scene, dives into the future of streateries, born from the pandemic but now facing new challenges. He discusses upcoming DDOT fees that could impact their viability and the debate over their benefits versus neighborhood concerns. Allen also introduces the Washington Post's new food critic, Eleazar Sontag, and explores how a modern critic's influence might reshape the restaurant landscape in D.C., balancing the power of social media with traditional reviewing.
May 5, 2025 • 26min
The Conversation No One Wants to Have About Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Ike Allen, a Washingtonian reporter, shares his firsthand insights from time spent with Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.'s longtime representative. At 87, she faces scrutiny about her effectiveness and ability to fight for the district's needs. They discuss her remarkable 35-year legacy, the challenges of advocating for D.C. statehood, and the pressing political landscape. Allen highlights the concerns from constituents regarding her leadership amidst growing demands for political change, raising important questions about the future of D.C. representation.
