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November 12, 2025

Food Halls Took Over DC — But Are They All Mid?

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Food Halls Took Over DC — But Are They All Mid?

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Here’s a hot take: food halls are stressful. Too many options, not enough standout bites. So when we heard that DC was getting another one in the form of a chain called Wonder, we had to know why. Anna Spiegel joins us to dish on DC’s newest food hall chain and whether they’re actually worth the hype.

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