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Author Archives: Crystal Fernanders

Crystal Fernanders is Washington City Paper's Carry-out food critic.

Vegan pizza from Ice N Slice in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood

The Carry-out Critic Enjoys Ethiopian Pizza and Hospitality at Ice N Slice

by Crystal Fernanders February 1st, 2023February 1st, 2023

Ice N Slice, a sister spot to Park View’s Heat Da Spot, serves pizzas with East African-influenced toppings and generous scoops of ice cream.

Takeout from Chef Skip in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood

The Carry-Out Critic Indulges in Deep-Fried Seafood and Spiced Crab Cakes at Chef Skip

by Crystal Fernanders January 5th, 2023January 5th, 2023
The agave mustard chick'n sandwich at Bubbie's Plant Burger, a plant-based restaurant in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood

The Carry-out Critic Finds a Healthier Form of Funnel Cake at Bubbie’s Plant Burgers

by Crystal Fernanders December 16th, 2022December 16th, 2022
An assortment of chicken wings from Soul Wingz, a soul food restaurant in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood

The Carry-out Critic Finds Beautiful Wings and Juicy Sandwiches at Soul Wingz

by Crystal Fernanders November 23rd, 2022November 23rd, 2022
Momos, curry, and soup from Moh Moh Licious in Shepherd Park
Posted inFood

The Carry-Out Critic Enjoys Many Momos and a Surprising Curry at Moh Moh Licious

by Crystal Fernanders October 13th, 2022October 13th, 2022
A fried chicken biscuit from Sincerely Breakfast
Posted inFood

The Carry-Out Critic Finds Heavenly Biscuits at Sincerely Breakfast

by Crystal Fernanders September 6th, 2022September 8th, 2022
Slices of cheese, pepperoni, and burrata pizza from Slice & Pie
Posted inFood

The Carry-out Critic Finds More Than Just Great Pizza at Slice & Pie

by Crystal Fernanders August 1st, 2022August 2nd, 2022
Kutumeri and fufu from Open Crumb in Anacostia
Posted inFood

The Carry-out Critic Enjoys Soulful West African Comfort Food at Anacostia’s Open Crumb

by Crystal Fernanders July 19th, 2022July 19th, 2022
Moussaka from Greek Deli in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood

The Carry-Out Critic Gets a Taste of the Aegean Islands at a D.C. Classic Greek Deli

by Crystal Fernanders June 21st, 2022June 21st, 2022
Lengua tacos from Taqueria Xochi
Posted inFood

The Carry-Out Critic Finds Quesabirria and Savory-Sweet Drinks at Taqueria Xochi

by Crystal Fernanders May 27th, 2022May 28th, 2022

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