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Crystal Jones

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 30, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Washington City Paper
Top 5M sites
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Jul 31, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Crystal Jones

    Carryout Critic Discovers a French Toast Sandwich, Breakfast Platters, and Chicken Tenders at Norma’s Homestyle Breakfast (opens the original)

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    Native Washingtonians Marcus and Dawn Smith talked about opening a breakfast restaurant when they first started dating. Some 25 years later, the right opportunity came along and the husband-and-wife duo opened Norma’s Homestyle Breakfast in January 2023. As part of their plan, they always knew they wanted to be open on Sundays when many other spots are closed. The best way to describe Norma’s, which sits next to a Mobil gas station off of Minnesota Avenue NE, just a few blocks from Benning Road

  2. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Crystal Jones

    Carryout Critic Discovers a Panang Chicken Sandwich, Elote Loco, and Chicken Cry Sauce at Chop Shop (opens the original)

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    Finding Chop Shop feels like discovering a neighborhood secret. Tucked away off a side street in NoMa near 3rd and L streets NE, it’s up an overlooked alleyway, which gives discovering it an element of surprise. After walking up a short hill, you’ll see a black sign illuminated with red neon le

  3. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Crystal Jones

    Carryout Critic Discovers a Panang Chicken Sandwich, Elote Loco, and Chicken Cry Sauce at Chop Shop (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone · English

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    Finding Chop Shop feels like discovering a neighborhood secret. Tucked away off a side street in NoMa near 3rd and L streets NE, it’s up an overlooked alleyway, which gives discovering it an element of surprise. After walking up a short hill, you’ll see a black sign illuminated with red neon lettering letting you know you’ve arrived. The owners were seeking this kind of special experience for guests, like a hidden clubhouse in the neighborhood for friends of friends. Chop Shop is a fast-casual c

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