Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Washington, DC

As their primary androgen, testosterone helps men develop common male characteristics and is essential in the production of sperm. Controlled by your body's pituitary gland and hypothalamus, testosterone helps develop and maintain:

Muscle Mass

Muscle Mass

Facial and Body Hair

Facial and Body Hair

Sex Organs

Sex Organs

Healthy Libido

Healthy Libido

Healthy Libido

Bone Density

Healthy Libido

Sexual Function

Healthy Libido

Healthy Red Blood Cell Levels

When low testosterone or hypogonadism occurs, however, males begin to notice concerning symptoms that often affect their everyday lives and romantic relationships.

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When men lose significant amounts of testosterone, it alters their body's levels of testosterone and estrogen. Lower T levels usually result in abdominal fat, which in turn causes estrogen synthetize levels to increase, creating even higher levels of estrogen in the body. With more estrogen and less testosterone, a number of concerning issues begin to surface. Some of the symptoms of low testosterone include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Lowered Libido
  • Lowered Sperm Count
  • More Body Fat
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Issues with Concentration
  • Male Breast Development
  • Less Muscle Mass
  • Motivation Issues

If you're a man struggling with one or more of the symptoms above, it could be because you have low testosterone. But the only way you can find out for sure is to have your testosterone levels tested by a wellness center like Proactive Wellness. If your testosterone levels are low, TRT in Washington, DC, may be the answer to your low-T problems.

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Understanding The Symptoms of Low Testosterone

Are you starting to notice that you don't feel like "you" when you're at home or at work? Do you feel tired and lethargic all the time, even in your free time away from the office? Many men mistake these symptoms for being too sleepy or too busy. But the truth is, they're suffering from low testosterone. Since no two males will have the same symptoms of low T, it's prudent to recognize and understand some of the most common signs:

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

If there were two words that all men wish to avoid, it's these two. Being unable to perform in the most intimate moments isn't just embarrassing - it can affect long-term relationships and mental health. It's a difficult topic to talk about. But it doesn't have to be. Our experts are ready to help you re-light that special spark.

Low Libido

Low Libido

When you have low testosterone, sometimes the thought of having sex just isn't appealing. If you're one of the many men in the U.S. who lacks sex drive, it might not be you. I could be low testosterone. Don't settle for a mediocre sex drive - reclaim your vigor at Proactive Wellness Centers.

Lack of Sleep

Lack of Sleep

Do you work hard every day and come home exhausted, only to find that you toss and turn all night long? Whether you have undiagnosed insomnia or another sleep disorder, it could be linked to low T.

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Less Strength and Muscle Mass

Less Strength and Muscle Mass

When testosterone levels deplete as we age, men lose their ability to lift heavy items, even with weightlifting routines in the gym. If you're making a concerted effort to maintain your muscle mass and strength but aren't making gains, it could be due to low T.

Depression

Depression

Your brain is home to many testosterone receptors, but when your body has low T, it can affect your mood. With time, poor spirits can lead to serious psychological issues, like depression. However, studies show that TRT in Washington, DC, can rebalance your hormones, which can help relieve depression and improve your mood.

Lack of Concentration

Lack of Concentration

Do you find it hard to complete normal tasks when you're at work? Does it seem like your memory is fading? Does your spouse or significant other complain that you're not paying attention to them? The effects of low testosterone don't just affect your body - they can affect your mind and memory, too. When your testosterone levels are within normal range, brain fog and other concentration issues have been shown to go away.

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What are the Risks of Living with Low Testosterone?

At Proactive Wellness Centers, we understand what men must go through daily when they have low testosterone. They suffer from fatigue and lack motivation and often don't feel like their usual selves. But as bad as those symptoms sound, living with low T can have more severe health risks that that put vital organs at risk. Some of the most concerning health risks you should be aware of include the following:

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Some of the most concerning health risks you should be aware of include the following:

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heart-health

Heart Health

If you've been told by a doctor that you have high blood pressure, you're probably wondering what it stems from. Is it aging? Is it hereditary? Is it something else? According to academic research, men with low T have a higher chance of developing cardiovascular illnesses. When testosterone levels are low, red blood cell reproduction suffers. When that happens, plaque buildup in your arteries may be accelerated. With time, plaque building can lead to very serious problems like strokes and heart attacks.

Anemia

Anemia

When you have anemia, your body has a lack of or dysfunctional red blood cells, meaning your organs have less oxygen with which to function. Because testosterone has a role in healthy red blood cell production, it makes sense that men with low t have a higher risk of anemia. In fact, a 2009 study found that older men with low T are 5x more likely to be anemic than men with healthy levels of testosterone. While TRT in Washington, DC, isn't a cure for anemia, it will help produce more red blood cells in your body, which can prevent anemia.

Diabetes

Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, and you're trying to figure out why, it may be linked to your T levels. That's because men with low testosterone have a greater chance of developing diabetes as they age. Similarly, men with diabetes are much more likely to have low testosterone, establishing a relationship between diabetes and testosterone. This relationship is further solidified by the fact that men with low T have a more challenging time resisting insulin. Though TRT won't cure diabetes, studies show that men with healthy testosterone levels also have healthier blood sugar levels and are often less obese.

Obesity

Obesity

If you look in the mirror in the morning and can't stand how much body fat you've gained since getting older, you're not alone. Many aging men have problems with their waistlines. If you eat well and exercise regularly but still can't get rid of that unsightly stomach or body fat, the culprit may be low testosterone. Multiple studies have shown the link between obesity and low T. In fact, testosterone plays an important role in food metabolism by regulating insulin, glucose, and fat. Fortunately, when combined with diet and exercise, men who undergo TRT can often lose weight and enjoy improved blood glucose and low-density cholesterol levels.

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Testosterone replacement therapy does precisely what it sounds like: It is a science-backed therapy that replaces low testosterone levels in men. The ultimate goal of TRT is to improve your life and well-being by balancing your hormones. Also referred to as androgen replacement therapy, TRT helps many men deal with and overcome the debilitating side effects of low T.

Originally developed by scientists in the 1930s, TRT has grown substantially in popularity over the years. Today, it is one of the most common and promising treatments for males with low testosterone.

How Does TRT Work?

Without getting too scientific, TRT works by providing your body with the testosterone it needs to function properly. Without healthy levels of testosterone, the male body can't maintain the natural processes it needs for overall health. In fact, men with low testosterone levels are more prone to serious health problems like type-2 diabetes and even heart disease. Until their T levels are restored to normal, most men suffer until they find a solution.

That's where TRT comes into play. With balanced hormones, your body can finally begin to heal, causing most symptoms of low t to diminish greatly.

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The Proactive Wellness Approach to TRT in Washington, DC

At Proactive Wellness Centers, our team utilizes a three-pronged approach to healing and treatment:

01

Patient Education. We equip you with the knowledge needed to take charge of your health and achieve optimal well-being in your life.

02

Prevention. We focus on preventing diseases by providing you with a thorough evaluation, which includes comprehensive diagnostics and the information you provide on your health history form.

03

Rejuvenation. Lastly, we work closely with you to implement a rejuvenation program consisting of several science-based treatments that aim to promote tissue regeneration, reduce cellular degeneration, foster healing, and slow your aging process.

Because no two patients ever have the exact same needs and treatment, your journey to journey to optimal health will be unique and tailored to your body.
However, to give you a brief snapshot of the average patient's TRT timeline may look like this:

Getting Started:

You contact our TRT clinic in Virginia. Based on your schedule, we'll arrange for a time for you to come in for your initial assessment.

Diagnostics and Evaluation:

One of our diagnostic experts will complete comprehensive testing to discover your testosterone and related hormone levels and your best treatment options.

Review Testing:

We'll sit with you one-on-one to discuss the results of your lab tests. During this session, a medical practitioner will also answer any questions you have about low T and testosterone replacement therapy.

Begin Your Custom TRT Regimen:

Based on your lifestyle, goals, and test results, we'll craft a custom TRT plan exclusively for you.

Success Coaching:

When you undergo TRT at Proactive Wellness Centers, you're never alone. We'll be by your side the entire way to ensure your treatment is going well and you're hitting your benchmarks. We'll keep track of your progress, and if there are areas that need improvement, we'll work with you to accomplish the goals you haven't achieved yet. Because, at the end of the day, a little bit of encouragement can go a long way.

Enjoy the Results:

This is the best part! With time and care, you'll begin to notice the effects of TRT and will be well on your way to enjoying balanced hormones.

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Trust The Proactive Wellness Difference

Did you know that 13 million males suffer from low T, but a whopping 90% go untreated by doctors? The reason is that conventional doctors believe that unless your Testosterone level is below the low lab reference range level, that your are "OK". At Proactive Wellness, we help you to optimize and be the best you can be, not just OK. Why be OK, when with the help of the right Testosterone dose, you can feel better, be healthier, stronger and more vibrant. If you believe that your testosterone levels are at unhealthy levels, it's time to contact Proactive Wellness Centers for testing. Living with low testosterone is a risk, but with personalized TRT in Washington, DC, you can minimize the harmful effects on your body.

Unlike other TRT clinics, we utilize a more complete and personalized approach to Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Our approach considers the role of DHEA, another very important hormone that needs to be balanced. And we look at Estradiol conversion, the unwanted effect where some men convert too much Testosterone to estradiol. In this case, these men (about 10%) need a medication to block this conversion, called an aromatase inhibitor. But notice that I mentioned that only 10% of men need this, but at many men's clinics, all men automatically get an aromatase inhibitor whether they need it or not. This drives Estradiol too low, causing other issues. Yes, Men need Estradiol also, but they need it in the proper proportion. Bottom line, our personalized approach ensures that you get exactly what you need, no more and no less.

Further, Proactive Wellness offers the widest range of Testosterone Replacement options so that men can choose the best for their particular lifestyle. Choose from pellets that are inserted just under the skin and last for 4-5 months, or the most popular option, Test Cypionate injections that are typically done weekly, or specialized transdermal cream or even a specialized intranasal application that mimics natural testosterone levels. Any of these methods are available at Proactive Wellness Centers so that you can get the option that is right for you.

Is testosterone replacement therapy enough? Maybe, it all depends on your goals and your lab results. Many men are also deficient in growth hormone (GH) and this hormone can also contribute to you not being your best. If this one is low, Proactive Wellness offers a range of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) peptides to increase your GH levels. Many men combine this with TRT to feel their absolute best.

If you're ready to reclaim your confidence and return to loving life on your own terms, our physicians and medical team are ready to help. Don't be one of those men who constantly complain about their health but don't do anything about it. Contact Proactive Wellness Centers today to make a difference in your life!

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Latest News in Washington, DC

New Trump power dynamic ushers in a Gilded Age in D.C.

President Trump's made-for-TV ...

President Trump's made-for-TV inauguration gave a taste of a blossoming new Gilded Age in Washington.

Why it matters: In a town whose residents overwhelmingly voted against Trump, the new Beltway elites are ensconcing themselves in their Cybertrucks, parties with the 1% and an expanding portfolio of extravagant restaurants and clubs.

What I'm hearing: "If Gilded Age means throwing money around, then we're in for it," says writer Sally Quinn, who foresees plenty of elaborate parties, and fewer of those intimate Washington dinner parties of yore.

Zoom in: The table is already set. Look no further than restaurateur Stephen Starr, whose $16 million buildout of Osteria Mozza in Georgetown is attracting the likes of Jeff Bezos. For his next project, Starr plans "to resurrect a gilded era of Washington power dining with the reimagining of The Occidental," replete with tableside martini service — "his most glamorous, decadent D.C. restaurant yet," per his reps.

Meanwhile, as the Trumps reportedly seek to reclaim the Old Post Office building hotel, it's rumored that Elon Musk wants to buy the Line hotel at auction.

Musk planting a flag in AdMo over "stodgy" Georgetown would give him an "imprint on the social life of D.C.," says Chuck Thies, a former advisor to Jim Graham, the late D.C. council member who helped redevelop the site into the Line.

Buyers are scooping up more luxe real estate than usual. A flurry of multimillion-dollar home sales in McLean, Kalorama and beyond point to a "Trump bump."

What we're watching: Some cautiously hope the new MAGA crowd will venture outside of their bubble.

The bottom line: "There's a lot of ostentatious behavior and social elitism that if it was here before, it is not nearly as veiled as it once was," Thies says.

Anna Spiegel contributed to this story.

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Louisiana royalty stranded during week of celebration in Washington D.C.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Washington Mardi Gras is in its 76th year and kicks off today in our nation’s capital. These three pageant queens can’t wait to go.There’s just one “chilling” problem. Ice. It’s what’s keeping these pageant queens stuck sitting around at the hotel rather than on a flight to Washington D.C.They’re hoping plenty more of this stuff melts over the next 24 hours so they can catch their flight.“We’re stuck here.”Sadie Hebert is f...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Washington Mardi Gras is in its 76th year and kicks off today in our nation’s capital. These three pageant queens can’t wait to go.

There’s just one “chilling” problem. Ice. It’s what’s keeping these pageant queens stuck sitting around at the hotel rather than on a flight to Washington D.C.

They’re hoping plenty more of this stuff melts over the next 24 hours so they can catch their flight.

“We’re stuck here.”

Sadie Hebert is from Lafayette. She’s been waiting for this moment since she was a little girl following her mom around.

“My mom was a queen in 2001,” said Hebert. “She actually went to D.C. So, my whole entire life I got to see all of the photos and videos of what my mom did, and I kind of grew up in that world.”

“I didn’t like pageants at first - hated them, despised them,” explained Alana Abshire.

Abshire had a different path but ended up falling in love with representing her community five years ago. She’s disappointed that she and her family will be arriving behind schedule due to the historic weather.

“It was definitely a little bit upsetting - it’s one of the biggest trips we’ll ever take in our lives,” said Abshire. “But we’re all spending time together.”

“I’ve never actually seen snowfall,” exclaimed Demi Patin, another pageant queen. “So, this amount was actually really crazy for us to see, and we sat in the lobby here and just watched it fall for hours.”

As it turns out - they did a little more than sit in the lobby and watch it fall.

“We played in the snow a lot and we made a trek down to the gas station for some snacks… it was closed.”

Pretty much everything was put on halt last night and today. But airport director, Mike Edwards, of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport tells me significant progress is being made.

He’s hopeful commercial flights will resume tomorrow - so are the Louisiana royalty stuck in the snow across the street.

One way or another they’ll find a way there.

“We’re going to make it to D.C., and we’ll never forget this,” says Hebert. “I’m making it to D.C. I will make it there.”

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Commanders vs. Eagles: Where to find watch parties and deals in the DMV

Commanders fans are just one win away from the Super Bowl!More than three decades have passed since the Commanders made it this far in a season. Now, we’re counting down to Sunday’s NBC Championship Game against the Eagles.Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders will be in Philadelphia, but watch parties and celebrations are happening all over the DM. ...

Commanders fans are just one win away from the Super Bowl!

More than three decades have passed since the Commanders made it this far in a season. Now, we’re counting down to Sunday’s NBC Championship Game against the Eagles.

Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders will be in Philadelphia, but watch parties and celebrations are happening all over the DM. NBC4 is also hosting a pep rally on Friday, and we'd love to see you there.

Sunday's game is set to start at 3 p.m. Here's where to watch with excited energy, giant TVs, deals on drink and food and other ways to make this a watch party worthy of this historic moment.

Commanders fan giveaways

The Commanders announced a list of official watch parties where you can get exclusive giveaways while supplies last. Here's the list:

Where to watch the Commanders in DC

Surfside4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.???? Details

See all the action on two projectors and 14 screens throughout the restaurant, including the covered and heated patio area. Food specials on plates including island nachos and jerk chicken wings start at 2:30 p.m. You can also order $20 Miller Lite buckets and $20 Miller High Life pitchers. You can make reservations on Resy.

THRōW Social DC & Kick Axe1401 Okie Street NE, Washington, D.C.???? Details

Watch every moment on a 20-foot jumbotron with sound and other TVs or take aim at the Eagles with an axe-throwing game ($5 for three throws). If anyone in your party isn't into the game, they can play lawn games for free or get unlimited ace throwing for $40.

Specials include 10 chicken wings for $10, $20 domestic beer buckets and $25 import beer buckets.

It's free to enter.

Whitlow's DC901 U St NW, Washington, D.C.???? Details

NFL Sunday specials include $32 Bud Light towers, $36 craft beer towers, $30 buckets, $10 chicken wings and $12 nachos.

Johnny Pistolas2333 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C.???? Details

This Adams Morgan bar will project the game on a big screen and show it on multiple TVs. Johnny Pistola's says they'll have a special game day menu and offers for both games on Sunday.

metrobar640 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.???? Details

The bar situated in a former Metrorail car plans to offer hot cocktail and Commmanders bourbon specials all day, plus beer buckets and food from Kush Food Truck. Hang out in the heated lounge to cheer on Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the whole team.

Midlands3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.???? Details

NFL playoff specials include $5 beers at this 6,000-square-foot sports bar with 18 TVs in Park View.

District E701 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C.???? Details

Typically a haven for e-sports fans, this venue's bg draw (literally) is a 9-foot screen. Draft beers starting at $5 and food specials including $10 and $14 combos will keep you fueled.

Where to watch the Commanders in Maryland

TAP Sports BarMGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, Maryland???? Details

Grab a reservation to watch the game at this sporst bar with dozens of flatscreen TVs. Go early for a Rally Party!

Tailgate Watch Party Experience8511 Landover Road Hyattsville, Maryland???? Details

This tailgate party will offer a premium open bar, food, DJs, games, cigars and the game on multiple screens. Tickets cost $55.20 once you factor in fees.

Where to watch the Commanders in Virginia

Old Ox Brewery44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn, Virginia???? Details

The Ashburn brewery is rebooting its watch party featuring Washington's alumni marching band and cheerleaders performing for every score, plus commercial breaks.

Snack on Old Ox's shareable plates and drinks, plus smoked meats from Smokehouse BBQ.

The pregame show starts at 2:30 p.m. before kickoff at 3 p.m.

Shipgarten7581 Colshire Drive, Tysons, Virginia???? Details

Two 155-inch TV walls with sound on, plus three indoor protectors, will put you on the 50-year line.

If you're going with a group, check out the packages for food and drink bundle deals.

Dave & Buster's Fairfax11958 U Fair Oaks Shopping Center, Fairfax, Virginia???? Details

Let loose on some arcade games in between plays at Dave & Buster's watch party.

Arlington Drafthouse Cinema2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia???? Details

Arlington Drafthouse Cinema will show the game on their big screen, and entry is free. The watch party is open to those 21+ unless they’re with a parent.

Kalypso's Sports Tavern1617 Washington Plaza N, Reston, Virginia???? Details

Reserve a table for four during any NFL playoff game and order at least two entrees and you’ll get a free order of wings.

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Washington Spirit Announces 2025 Schedule with Record Number of ABC and CBS Broadcasts

Team will kick off home slate at Audi Field on Saturday, March 22 against Kansas CityWashington, D.C. (01/22/2025) – Following a historic 2024 season, the Washington Spirit released its complete 2025 schedule of home and away matches today. The schedule can be found in its entirety HERE.The Spirit looks to build off its recent success and bring more titles to DC this year. Led by superstar forward ...

Team will kick off home slate at Audi Field on Saturday, March 22 against Kansas City

Washington, D.C. (01/22/2025) – Following a historic 2024 season, the Washington Spirit released its complete 2025 schedule of home and away matches today. The schedule can be found in its entirety HERE.

The Spirit looks to build off its recent success and bring more titles to DC this year. Led by superstar forward Trinity Rodman and breakout talent Croix Bethune, the team promises to deliver fans unparalleled experiences on and off the pitch. With three sellouts of Audi Field and a record total home attendance of 235,000 last year, the club will once again pack fans into its DC home.

This season will consist of 26 regular season matches with the Spirit hosting and visiting each of the other 13 NWSL clubs once. The Spirit will open its regular season on the road on Friday, March 14 against the Houston Dash before opening its Audi Field schedule the following weekend. The Spirit will play in front of a national broadcast audience at least 20 times this regular season, including five times on CBS, four times on Prime Video and twice each on ABC and ESPN. The Spirit’s seven matches across ABC and CBS are the most in the league this season.

Schedule highlights:

• The Spirit will play its first match of the year at Audi Field on Saturday, March 22 when the Kansas City Current, led by 2024 NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga, comes to town.

• Washington will host East Coast rival Gotham FC on Saturday, April 26 for the first time since last November’s semifinal thriller.

• The North Carolina Courage will be at Audi Field on Sunday, June 8 for the first matchup between the rivals since last season’s final regular season match.

• Trinity Rodman’s ‘Triple Espresso’ teammate Sophia Smith and Portland Thorns FC return to DC on Sunday, August 3.

• The final member of the ‘Triple Espresso’ visits Audi Field on Sunday, August 31 as the Spirit hosts Mallory Swanson and Chicago Stars FC.

• In the Spirit’s final regular season home match of the season, the Orlando Pride will travel north for a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship on Saturday, October 18.

The Spirit will close out the regular season in conjunction with the rest of the league on Sunday, November 2 in Sandy, Utah. With the return of Decision Day, all 14 clubs will play their final matches on the same day to decide playoff seeding. Like last season, the NWSL Playoffs will once again feature the top eight teams. The top four seeds will host a quarterfinal match the second weekend in November with the four quarterfinal winners advancing to the semifinal round the following weekend. The 2025 NWSL Championship will be held on Saturday, November 22.

The Spirit will take the field in 2025 looking to build on this year’s second place finish in the NWSL. Behind stellar performances from the side’s star players and rookie phenoms, the Spirit set new single season club marks on the pitch in wins (18, also a league record), points (56) and goals (51) in front of record attendances at Audi Field in 2024. Fans can secure their spot to see the Spirit in the team’s next match at Audi Field by becoming 2025 Season Ticket Members here. Four-match mini plans are also now available here.

About The Washington Spirit

The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024, the Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies that broke records and wowed fans. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

James Beard Foundation announces nominees for best chefs, restaurants. Here's who made the cut locally.

D.C.-area restaurants and chefs were nominated in most of the major categories.The James Beard Foundation is out with its list of semifinalists for restaurants and chefs of the year and once again the D.C. region is well represented among the nominees.D.C.-area chefs, proprietors and restaurants were nominated in most of the major categories, including outstanding restaurateur, outstanding restaurant, best new restaurant, outstanding chef, emerging chef and outstanding pasty chef and baker.Moreover, chefs at seven D.C. r...

D.C.-area restaurants and chefs were nominated in most of the major categories.

The James Beard Foundation is out with its list of semifinalists for restaurants and chefs of the year and once again the D.C. region is well represented among the nominees.

D.C.-area chefs, proprietors and restaurants were nominated in most of the major categories, including outstanding restaurateur, outstanding restaurant, best new restaurant, outstanding chef, emerging chef and outstanding pasty chef and baker.

Moreover, chefs at seven D.C. restaurants and one in Middleburg were nominated in the category of best chef, Mid-Atlantic, which covers D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

In the category of outstanding restaurateur, awarded to owners who use their restaurants to build community and demonstrate creativity in entrepreneurship, and integrity in restaurant operations, the foundation nominated Scott Drewno and Danny Lee of the Fried Rice Collective. The restaurant group owns the D.C. restaurants Anju, Chiko and I Egg You.

The Dabney in Shaw, which opened in 2105 and earned a Michelin star two years later, was nominated for outstanding restaurant. Its chef and founder, Jeremiah Langhorne, was named best chef, Mid-Atlantic, by the James Beard Foundation in 2018.

Meanwhile, Amy Brandwein, the longtime chef at the Italian-themed Centrolina in CityCenter, was nominated in the category of outstanding chef after being nominated several times as best chef, Mid-Atlantic.

Below is a rundown of the D.C. region’s other nominees.

Outstanding pastry chef or baker: Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit (D.C)

Best new bar: Bar Cana (D.C)

Best new restaurant: Mita (D.C)

Emerging chef: Paolo Dungca, Hiraya (D.C)

Best chef, Mid-Atlantic:

Despite the strong showing, the D.C. region was shut out of some categories. No area bakeries were represented in the list of outstanding bakeries and no local restaurants were included in the categories of outstanding hospitality or outstanding wine and beverage program.

The James Beard Foundation nominates 20 semifinalists in each category and will narrow the lists down to five finalists on April 2. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago on June 16.

Last year, two D.C. chefs walked away with top awards.

Masako Morishita, executive chef at the rebooted Perry's in Adams Morgan, was named the nation's top emerging chef, while Michael Rafidi, of Albi, was named outstanding chef.

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