Talk to Tom: In Search of the D.C. Area’s Best Cheese Shops

Plus, some new spots for private dining and a few recommendations from Down Under.

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Illustration by Jacob Hege

Welcome to Talk to Tom, the dining advice column that aims to point you toward good meals, steer you from the dross and solve your pressing restaurant queries.

Look for a fresh Q&A every Thursday in this space. Questions and comments can be submitted to TalkToTom@notus.com. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.

I’m an event scheduler, looking for some new ideas for smallish private dining in D.C. I’m interested in somewhere other than the usual steak houses and hotel venues.