2013 was a big year for 14th Street, doughnuts, local breweries, food trucks regulations, and Derek Brown. But which stories drew in the most readers? Revisit Y&H’s top 10 most-viewed stories of the year below. Government shutdown food deals, the shenanigans of Thomas Foolery, and the downfall of TruOrleans were some biggest hits, along with D.C.’s greatest drunk food—the U Street taco.

1. The Essential Guide to Food and Drink Government Shutdown Specials

2. 12 Craziest Things About Thomas Foolery, Opening Wednesday

3. Four New Restaurants Open on the 14th Street Corridor This Week

4. Where to Eat and Drink During the Shutdown? Follow This Flowchart

5. Gin and Bear It: It’s Not So Easy Getting a Drink at D.C.’s Newest 1920s-Themed Bar

6. Let The Bad Times Roll: H Street NE’s Most Hated Restaurant Closes 

7. Top Ten D.C. Restaurant Openings in 2013

8. The U Street Taco

9. Game On: A Rocket Scientist Opens the Wackiest Bar in Washington

10. Stadium Club Closes Over TruOrleans Tax Debt 

Photo by Darrow Montgomery